News Releases
News Releases for: 2023
MLGW Invites Customers to "Conversation in Collierville"
October 30, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is inviting utility customers to a “Conversation in Collierville,” hosted by Collierville Mayor Stan Joyner, on Wednesday, November 1 in the Community Room at Collierville High School, 11605 E. Shelby Drive.
Doors open at 5 p.m. for customers who would li
Registration opens for MLGW’s Winter Moratorium program
October 30, 2023
Elderly and disabled customers are encouraged to apply by Nov. 15
As colder weather approaches, MLGW wants to ensure uninterrupted service to its senior (ages 60 and above) and disabled customers. The Winter Moratorium program prevents cutoffs for registered customers during December, Janu
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting November 1
October 19, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a 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.
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Bartlett switches to LED streetlights starting Oct. 16
October 13, 2023
In partnership with Memphis Light, Gas and Water, the City of Bartlett will convert all of its streetlights to new energy-efficient LED fixtures.
The project is set to start the week of Oct. 16. Installations will begin on the north side of Bartlett and will progress north to south. Th
MLGW partners with Latino Memphis, Radio Ambiente, La Jefa and Su Casa for the “2023 Multicultural One-Stop Resource Fair”
October 10, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is partnering with Latino Memphis, Radio Ambiente, La Jefa 99.3 and Su Casa Ministries for the “MLGW Multicultural One-Stop Resource Fair,” to take place on Saturday, October 21, at First Baptist Church Broad, 2835 Broad Ave.
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MLGW Invites Customers To Power Hour Community Meeting
October 10, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is inviting utility customers to a Power Hour Community Meeting on Thursday, October 19 at the Baker Community Center, 7942 Church Street, in Millington.
Doors open at 5 p.m. for customers who would like to speak to a Customer Service Advisor for help with accounts a
Power restored to impacted areas
October 8, 2023
Power has been successfully restored to all affected in the Downtown Memphis area. We appreciate customers' patience during this unexpected disruption of services. If customers need to report an outage, they can call the outage hotline at 901-545-6500 or through their MLGW Account.
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MLGW is aware of outages impacting Downtown
October 8, 2023
MLGW has experienced an equipment failure that is impacting a large portion of downtown Memphis. Crews are on the scene to isolate the damage and make repairs. This matter is still under investigation. An estimated time of restoration is not available at this time.
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Gas Odor in the Air from October 9 and 10
October 6, 2023
MLGW will perform routine gas maintenance on Winchester Road, west of S. Houston Levee, on Monday, October 9, and Tuesday, October 10.
An odor of gas will be in the air as part of this work.
This routine work should start around 7 a.m. and could continue up to 2 p.m. each day.
The public i
TVA grant and matching MLGW funds provide $245,000 to assist customers with delayed bills
October 5, 2023
TVA is providing a $245,000 grant through its Community Care Fund to assist Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division customers who have delayed bills.
“Our mission is to serve the Tennessee Valley and make life better for our communities,” said Mark Yates, TVA regional vice president. &
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting October 18
October 5, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a 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.
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MLGW CEO Doug McGowen shared details of the proposed FY24 Budget at today’s Board of Commissioners meeting with a clear focus on reducing the frequency and duration of electric outages, meeting the growing community demand for the utilities we rely upon, and maintaining the quality and reliab
Gas Odor in the air on Tuesday, October 3
October 2, 2023
MLGW will perform routine gas maintenance at 9645 Winchester Road on Tuesday, October 3.
An odor of gas will be in the air as part of this work.
This routine work should start around 8 a.m. and could continue up to 1 p.m.
The public in the surrounding area may smell mercaptan in the air. M
Downtown Office Open Saturday for Delayed Billing Assistance
September 26, 2023
MLGW’s Downtown Community Office, 245 S. Main St., will be open from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday, September 30, to assist customers with delayed billing issues.
Customers can go online (mlgw.com/appt) or use the QLESS app to schedule an appointment to see a credit counselor in person. C
Power Pivot webinar on the Fund Tennessee initiative HAS BEEN POSTPONED
September 25, 2023
Power Pivot webinar on the Fund Tennessee initiative has been POSTPONED
This event was originally scheduled for 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 28.
The Fund Tennessee initiative is made up of multiple programs designed to support small businesses. It started with the U.S. Department of Tre
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting October 4
September 21, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a 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.
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Memphis Has the Best Drinking Water Among American Cities
September 20, 2023
MLGW, EPA, TDEC and CAESER Work Together to Keep It That Way
A 2023 study conducted on the water quality of 70 large American cities concluded that Memphis has the cleanest drinking water among those surveyed. The study was conducted using EPA standards for water quality and was conducted by t
MLGW to host Power Pivot webinar on the Fund Tennessee initiative (UPDATE: THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED)
September 19, 2023
(UPDATE THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED)
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is hosting a Power Pivot webinar on Zoom to discuss the Fund Tennessee initiative. The webinar begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, September 28 at the Zoom link: mlgw.zoom.us/j/82992117523.
The Fund Tennessee initiative is made up
Gas Odor in the Air on Wednesday, September 20
September 19, 2023
MLGW will perform routine gas maintenance at 9645 Winchester Road, west of S. Houston Levee, on Wednesday, September 20.
An odor of gas will be in the air as part of this work.
This routine work should start around 7:30 a.m. and could take up to 90 minutes to complete.
The public in the su
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is seeking qualified general and home improvement contractors to participate in the Share the Pennies Home Weatherization Program, which provides weatherization and energy efficiency repairs to qualified residents. All interested contractors are required to attend a MAN
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