News Releases
News Releases for: 2021
Learn the impact of OSHA regulations and mandates on small businesses on MLGW’s next Power Pivot
November 22, 2021
Join us for MLGW Power Pivot’s next small business webinar at 4 p.m. Tuesday, November 30 on MLGW’s Facebook page, (facebook.com/MLGW1).
In this webinar, Gale Jones Carson, MLGW’s VP of Community and External Affairs, speaks with Rick Black, owner of CORPRO CPR & Safety. Th
MLGW Extends Residential Customer Care Center Hours
November 18, 2021
Due to increased call volume, beginning tonight, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is temporarily extending the hours of its Residential Customer Care Center. The Center will be open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday until further notice. We will also have Customer Care agents available this
MLGW Closed for Thanksgiving
November 17, 2021
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 25-26 in observance of Thanksgiving. Normal business operations will resume Monday, November 29, 2021
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 437,000
Maintenance at MLGW’s Morton Water Pumping Station
November 12, 2021
Some customers may experience rusty water or water pressure changes
Beginning Monday, November 15, MLGW water crews will complete a portion of the project improvement work at the Morton Pumping Station. This is part of our Five-Year Infrastructure Improvement Plan. The work will take approximate
MLGW electrical maintenance to affect traffic
November 12, 2021
Rolling roadblocks to take place on SR-385 Sunday, November 14
MLGW electrical maintenance will necessitate intermittent lane closures (rolling roadblocks) on SR-385 at the Gulf Stream Road overpass on Sunday, November 14. Starting at 7:30 a.m., there will be four intermittent lane closures affe
MLGW launches new outage text alert feature
November 5, 2021
MLGW launched its new outage text alert system early this week. The outage text alert feature is designed to keep customers informed via text messaging when an outage occurs at a residence or business.
When an outage occurs customers will be automatically notified via text. A final text message
MLGW offices closed for Veterans Day
November 5, 2021
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offices will be closed Thursday, November 11, 2021 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business operations will resume Friday, November 12, 2021.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 437,000 customers in M
MLGW electrical maintenance to affect traffic
November 4, 2021
Rolling roadblocks to take place on SR-385 Sunday, November 14
MLGW electrical maintenance will necessitate intermittent lane closures (rolling roadblocks) on SR-385 at the Gulf Stream Road overpass on Sunday, November 14. Starting at 7:30 a.m., there will be four intermittent lane closures affe
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting November 17, 2021
November 3, 2021
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 meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the MLGW Administration Building, 220 S. Main.
Reminder: Rising gas prices could lead to higher winter bills
November 1, 2021
Due to market forces, customers could see their total winter gas costs increase by 20% to 30%
With steadily rising U.S. natural gas prices, MLGW customers can expect higher than average winter heating bills this season. U.S. natural gas prices for the upcoming winter are currently projected to b
MLGW releases Green Initiatives Annual Report
November 1, 2021
It’s not easy being green. But as we know, the planet and its inhabitants need greener energy to keep the Earth from heating up and avert the climate consequences of that warming. MLGW is playing its part in those green efforts.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s annual Green Initiatives
MLGW scheduled maintenance
October 29, 2021
Traffic will be closed between J.W. Williams Ln and Galloway Ave
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews will perform routine water maintenance on Ayers St. beginning Monday, Nov. 1. The maintenance will take approximately two days.
Traffic will be closed between J.W. Williams Ln. and Galloway Ave
Public Forum for Aquifer Study to be Held November 9
October 28, 2021
Receive a progress update for the Aquifer Study being conducted by the University of Memphis Center for Applied Earth Science and Engineering Research (CAESER) by attending a public forum on Tuesday, November 9, 6-7 p.m.
Hosted on Zoom and streamed live on MLGW’s Facebook page. Join on Zoo
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting November 3, 2021
October 26, 2021
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 meetings are held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at the MLGW Administration Building, 220 S. Main.
MLGW announces the 2021 Student Art Poster Contest focusing on Gas Safety – Captain Mercaptan: Smell Gas? Leave Fast!
October 22, 2021
Shelby County students, grab your paints, brushes, colored pencils, crayons, glue, glitter and even computers! It’s time to enter the 2021 MLGW Student Poster Contest. The utility is once again sponsoring its annual Student Art Poster Contest for Shelby County school children in grades K-12.
MLGW work on U.S. Highway 70 extended
October 22, 2021
MLGW work on the north side of U.S. Highway 70 east of Saffron Spring Road has been extended through the first week of November. The westbound lane adjacent to the shoulder will remain closed. Westbound traffic will remain reduced to one lane. Drivers are asked to use caution while crews are workin
MLGW hosts mobile food pantry October 28
October 22, 2021
New Westwood Community location – Mt. Vernon Baptist Church
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is holding its seventh Mobile Food Pantry drive on Thursday, October 28. The new location is Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Starting at 10 a.m., food will be distributed at 620 Parkrose Rd. The food pantry
MLGW hosts Creating Sustainable Neighborhoods webinar Oct. 28
October 21, 2021
MLGW wants local community activists to know how they can build stronger and more viable neighborhoods. Join in the last of a four-part series on EmPOWERING Sustainable Neighborhoods on October 28 at 4 p.m.
The webinar is open to all residents and will be held virtually on Zoom. Sign up at mlgwn
MLGW receives the SOAR Award
October 21, 2021
The SOAR Award for System Operational Achievement Recognition given by the American Public Gas Association (APGA) was presented to the MLGW Board at its October 6 meeting.
MLGW was recognized “For Excellence in the Operation of its Natural Gas System” at the Bronze Level (2020-2023).
MLGW will Host a Virtual Power Hour on Thursday, Oct. 21 from 6-7 p.m. Power Hour community meetings give MLGW customers a chance to speak directly to Division leadership. Customers are encouraged to attend, provide input, and stay informed. MLGW will use customer input to better address neighborho
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