News Releases
News Releases for: 2019
MLGW crews find additional damage during restoration efforts
October 23, 2019
Fewer than 3,000 MLGW Customers Remain Without Power
(October 23, 2019, 12 p.m.) – Approximately 2,675 customers in Memphis and Shelby County remain without power after severe storms and an EF-1 tornado Monday morning.
The tornado hit near one of Memphis Light, Gas and
MLGW Crews Will Continue to Work until all Power is Restored
October 22, 2019
5,600 MLGW Customers Remain Without Power
(October 22, 2019, 5 p.m.) – Approximately 5,600 customers in Memphis and Shelby County still remain without power due to severe storms that began early Monday morning. Some areas of Memphis experienced an EF-1 tornado.
The most challenging and
Eighty-five percent of customers impacted have been restored
October 22, 2019
6,500 MLGW Customers Remain Without Power
(October 22, 2019, 12 p.m.) – Approximately 6,500 customers in Memphis and Shelby County still remain without power due to severe storms that began early Monday morning. Some areas of Memphis experienced an EF-1 tornado.
Close to 600 field perso
MLGW gas work to close E. McLemore from Mississippi Boulevard to Krayer Street from Tuesday, October 22 to Thursday, October 24
October 22, 2019
E. McLemore to reopen Thursday at 4 p.m.
A Memphis Light, Gas and Water gas crew will continue working on E. McLemore at Mississippi Boulevard from Tuesday, October 22 to Thursday, October 24. E. McLemore will be closed from Mississippi Boulevard to Krayer Street until 4 p.m. on Thursday.
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20,000 MLGW Customers Remain Without Power
October 21, 2019
Eighty percent of customers impacted should be restored by midnight
(October 21, 2019, 5 p.m.) – Approximately 20,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County still remain without power due to the severe storm that began early Monday morning. The 65 mph wind gusts caused si
Unexpected storm impacts approximately 43,000 MLGW Customers
October 21, 2019
Eighty percent of customers impacted should be restored by midnight
(October 21, 2019, 12:00 p.m.) – Approximately 43,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County experienced outages as a result of an unexpected severe storm that began early Monday morning. The 65 mph wind
MLGW Board Meeting (Oct. 23)
October 18, 2019
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 8:30 a.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administrati
E. McLemore to reopen at 4 p.m.
A Memphis Light, Gas and Water gas crew is working on E. McLemore at Mississippi Boulevard today. E. McLemore will be closed from Mississippi Boulevard to Krayer Street until 4 p.m.
For more information on MLGW’s gas improvement projects, visit mlgw.org/g
Teams set to compete in 2019 MLGW A-Blazing Race at U of M
October 18, 2019
Teams will converge on the campus of the University of Memphis on October 25 to compete in the 2019 MLGW A-Blazing Race, a model solar car race competition for students in grades six through 12.
The 2019 A-Blazing Race is part of Engineering Day, or E-Day, an annual open house hosted by the Herf
The PSAT will provide input into MLGW’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
MLGW’s Power Supply Advisory Team (PSAT) will meet on Thursday, October 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Benjamin L. Hooks Central Library, 3030 Poplar Avenue.
Nelson Bacalao, Senior Consulting Manager of
MLGW Board of Commissioners meeting time change
October 15, 2019
Effective immediately, MLGW Board of Commissioners meetings originally scheduled for 1 p.m. will now be held at 8:30 a.m. Board of Commissioners are typically held the first and third Wednesdays of each month unless otherwise stated.
Remaining dates for 2019 are as follows:
October 23
MLGW celebrates Public Natural Gas Week
October 10, 2019
In addition to Customer Service Week and Public Power Week, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is also taking part in Public Natural Gas Week from October 6 to 12. The annual observance builds awareness about the value of having a community-owned natural gas utility.
There are multiple benefits to pub
MLGW recognizes both Customer Service Week and Public Power Week with a Day of Service
October 8, 2019
Sometimes, our neediest customers are unable to do minor home repairs that could lower their utility bills. To help these customers, MLGW employees will dedicate their time on Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Binghampton area to help with caulking and weatherstripping windows and doors, deliveri
MLGW Board Meeting (Oct. 10)
October 7, 2019
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administrati
A crew from Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will begin installing a new gas main on the north side of E. McLemore Avenue just east of Mississippi Blvd. this week.
The westbound lane of E. McLemore will be closed to traffic so MLGW crews can work safely. The lane closure is expected to last
MLGW will perform repairs at Horn Lake Road and Dearborn Street
October 7, 2019
Roads will be closed to through traffic
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews are repairing a broken water main near the intersection of Horn Lake Road and West Levi Road.
The maintenance will cause road closures between Horn Lake Road and Dearborn Street. Repairs should be completed mid-week.
MLGW’s Retired Employees Association hosts 4K walk on October 12
October 3, 2019
Proceeds to benefit MIFA’s Plus-1 program
oin the Retired Employee Association of Memphis Light, Gas and Water at Shelby Farms near Hyde Lake Pavilion for its first annual 4K walk on Saturday, October 12 at 9 a.m. Proceeds from the walk will go towards Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association&
MLGW Board Meeting (Wed., Sept. 25)
September 23, 2019
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administrati
MLGW roadwork affecting traffic on East McLemore Avenue and Mississippi Boulevard has been extended
September 18, 2019
Streets to reopen September 27
Due to underground interferences, Memphis Light, Gas and Water gas crews who are installing a gas main at East McLemore Avenue will now reopen the streets two weeks later than planned on September 27.
The installation has caused the closure of East McLemor
The PSAT will provide input on MLGW’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s Power Supply Advisory Team (PSAT) will meet on Monday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church - Broad (2835 Broad Ave.).
The 21 member team includes go
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