News Releases
News Releases for: 2020
Gas Odor in the Air near E. Brooks Road and S. Third Street
November 3, 2020
Routine work will occur on Wednesday, November 4, 2020
MLGW crews will perform maintenance work that will require natural gas to be vented into the atmosphere in the area of East Brooks Road and South Third Street. Gas will be vented into the air for one hour. This routine work will occur on Wed
November 4 MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting Exclusively Online
October 30, 2020
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will stream its Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. on mlgw.com. There will not be a physical meeting.
Customers who plan to submit questions can send them by email prior to the meeting. The email should include: The customer&rs
New electric rate schedules effective October 29, 2020
October 30, 2020
The new schedules are a result of a temporary, 1-year, 2.5% power cost decrease by TVA
emphis Light, Gas and Water announces new electric rate schedules effective for most customers. The new schedules are a result of a temporary, 1-year, 2.5% power cost decrease by TVA, saving MLGW customers app
Notice of the MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 30, 2020
NOTICE
of the MLGW Board of Commissioners
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Agenda
Due to the declarations of a State of Emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor of Tennessee and the Mayor of Memphis relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, the MLGW Board of Comm
Scammers target MLGW customers
October 27, 2020
Latest scam involves meter replacement
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division asks customers to be on alert for scam callers threatening to disconnect service unless immediate payment is made. A technology called “spoofing” makes it look like calls are coming from MLGW, but they are n
MLGW’s Oct. 27 Power Pivot Webinar Focuses on Small Business Grants
October 21, 2020
During MLGW’s new regular series Power Pivot, local officials will talk about what financial help is available for personal care businesses, places of worship and restaurants.
The webinar starts at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27 on MLGW Facebook Live and on Zoom.
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MLGW will read meters Saturday, October 24
October 21, 2020
To better serve its customers and protect them from being billed for 35 days or more of service, Memphis Light, Gas and Water will read meters Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.
Meters are typically read once per month on a weekday; occasionally the utility reads meters on Saturdays.
For more informati
Gas Odor in the Air near East Brooks Road and South Third Street
October 19, 2020
Routine work will occur on Tuesday, October 20, 2020
MLGW crews will perform maintenance work that will require natural gas to be vented into the atmosphere in the area of East Brooks Road and South Third Street. Gas will be vented into the air for one hour. This routine work will occur on Tuesd
October 21 MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting Exclusively Online
October 16, 2020
Online streaming is audio only
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will stream the audio of its Board of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 8:30 a.m. on mlgw.com. There will not be a physical meeting.
Customers who plan to submit questions can send them by email prior to the mee
Public Notice: MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting
October 15, 2020
Notice of the MLGW Board of Commissioners
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Agenda
Due to the declarations of a State of Emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor of Tennessee and the Mayor of Memphis relating to the COVID-19 pandemic,
Registration is open for MLGW’s Winter Moratorium program to assist elderly and disabled customers
October 14, 2020
As colder weather approaches, MLGW wants to ensure uninterrupted service to its senior (ages 60 and above) and disabled customers. The Winter Moratorium program has been in place for over two decades and prevents cutoffs for registered customers during the months of December, January and February.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division received a score of 99 percent on a sanitary survey of its water system by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC).
“I am very proud of the team and the great work that they do every day to ensure our drinking water is of the be
MLGW crews prepare for effects of Hurricane Delta
October 9, 2020
Hurricane Delta could cause heavy rain and wind gusts tonight into Sunday here in the Mid-South.
Crews from Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division are ready to respond to any local damage or outages, however; restoration times may be extended due to COVID-19 safety measures.
Customers can repo
MLGW hosts Power Pivot – a new webinar to help small businesses
October 7, 2020
Are you struggling to stay afloat as a small business owner? Learn how other businesses are coping during this pandemic.
During MLGW’s new regular series Power Pivot, business owners will talk about how they are surviving the new normal.
Tune in for our second half-hour webi
Gas Odor in the Air on Millington Road
October 7, 2020
Routine work will occur on Monday, October 12, 2020
MLGW crews will perform maintenance work that will require natural gas to be vented into the atmosphere in the area of Millington Road south of Fite Road. Gas will be vented into the air for one hour. This routine work will occur on Monday, Oct
MLGW Board Meeting (Meeting on Oct. 7)
October 5, 2020
Notice of MLGW Board of Commisioners Meeting
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 8:30 a.m.
Agenda
Due to the declarations of a State of Emergency by the President of the United States, the Governor of Tennessee and the Mayor of Memphis relating to the COVID-19 pandemic, th
MLGW announces the 2020 Student Poster Contest focusing on Internet Safety
September 30, 2020
– Making the Internet Safe One Byte at a Time
Shelby County students, grab your paints, brushes, colored pencils, computers, crayons, glue and glitter! It’s time to enter the Memphis Light, Gas and Water Student Poster Contest. The utility is once again sponsoring its annual Student
Gas Odor in the Air at Brooks Road and Graves Road
September 28, 2020
Due to inclement weather, MLGW gas maintenance planned for today has been rescheduled to September 29, 2020. MLGW will perform maintenance on a gas main in the area of Brooks Road and Graves Road. This work will require natural gas to be vented into the atmosphere for one hour beginning at 7 a.m.&n
Gas Odor in the Air at Brooks Road and Graves Road
September 25, 2020
On September 28, 2020, MLGW will perform maintenance on a gas main in the area of Brooks Road and Graves Road. This planned work will require natural gas to be vented into the atmosphere for one hour beginning at 7 a.m.
The public in the surrounding areas may smell mercaptan in the air. This is
Special Called MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting on September 24
September 24, 2020
The MLGW Board of Commissioners special called meeting on Thursday, September 24 can be viewed on mlgw.com. Agenda topics are the 2021 preliminary budget and the power supply consultant solicitation. Customers can watch on the Board Meeting Live Stream: mlgw.com/livestream. There will be no physica
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