News Releases
News Releases for: 2012
MLGW Reminds Customers About Bill Scam: Scammers Claim President Obama is Providing Federal Utility Bill Assistance
August 13, 2012
MLGW is reminding its customers to be aware about a nationwide utility bill scam. As part of the scam, customers are being told that President Obama has approved special funding through the Federal Reserve Bank for utility bill assistance. There is no such funding.
The most recent re
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, August 16
August 9, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
Beat The Heat: Energy-Saving Tips
August 6, 2012
Living comfortably during a Memphis summer can be challenging, but it does not have to be costly.
What are some of the easiest ways to stay cool and save?
Have a professional, reputable contractor clean and inspect your air conditioner. This should be done every year, wheth
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
Memphis Energized (July/August 2012)
July 26, 2012
Memphis Energized is a half-hour television program that features important news from Memphis Light, Gas and Water. Each edition of Memphis Energized features energy-saving information, vital safety tips, utility industry news and information on customer assistance programs. MLGW i
Pilot Safety Inspection Program 2012
July 24, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water's Pilot Safety Inspection program begins August 13 and will run through February 28, 2013. If you’re one of our many customers who takes advantage of this program, you can schedule an appointment beginning August 13.
Appointments scheduled between Sept
On Saturday, more than 100 volunteers are expected to help make home improvements for senior and physically-challenged customers in Frayser as part of MLGW’s Project MAX, a community service program created by MLGW employees.
Volunteers with MLGW and the Shelby County Sheriff’s D
Registration is underway for the 2012 Neighborhood Leaders Conference on Friday, August 3, 2012. The conference will be held at MLGW University, 4949 Raleigh LaGrange Road, and requires a $5 registration fee per person.
The theme for the 2012 Conference is “It’s Easy Being Green.
For the third consecutive year, Memphis Light, Gas and Water is offering a hot weather-related reconnection program for residential customers who are currently without electric, gas and/or water services due to non-payment or failure to complete MLGW's required identification procedures.
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, July 19
July 16, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
Memphis Neighborhood Leaders Conference
July 12, 2012
The Neighborhood Leaders Conference is an annual event held in August geared towards providing workshops and networking opportunities for neighborhood leaders. Registration is now open.
It's Easy Being Green - 2012 MLGW Neighborhood Leaders Conference
Date: Friday Augus
Online Bill Payment
July 10, 2012
On Monday, July 9, Memphis Light, Gas and Water's bill payment processing vendor experienced a world-wide server issue that temporarily disabled our online payment system. The system was restored within a few hours and is back online.
Due to this issue, MLGW is allowing a one-day grace
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
MLGW is receiving renewed reports from customers who appear to have fallen victim to a nationwide utility bill scam. As part of the scam, customers are being told that President Obama has approved special funding through the Federal Reserve Bank for utility bill assistance. There is no such fund
2011 Annual Report
June 25, 2012
Letter from the President:
The newly-christened MLGW mission statement, adopted early in the fiscal year, was a guiding
tenet for 2011: To improve the quality of life for all Memphis and Shelby County customers
through the efficient and safe delivery of electricity, natural gas and water
Several streets will be blocked today as Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews install water mains at Sea Isle from East Dearing to Willow, and along Mallory between Dearing to Danville. Crews are also working to repair a gas main on Mitchell Rd., east of Weaver and west of Weaver Park Rd. Re
MLGW Water System Posts Perfect Survey Score: System Scores 100% on State Inspection of Public Drinking Water
June 18, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division received a score of 100 percent (or 599 points) on a sanitary survey of its water system by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. MLGW is the first groundwater system to receive this score in the state.
“Everyone knows Memphis
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, June 21
June 14, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi
About 80 window air conditioning units from the MLGW/Neighborhood Christian Center “Play It Cool” program remain available for qualified low-income seniors and disabled residents of Shelby County.
Neighborhood Christian Center will host another screening and application process
Roland McElrath selected as MLGW Controller
June 7, 2012
At its June 7 meeting, the MLGW Board of Commissioners approved the selection of Roland McElrath as MLGW’s Controller. In his new position as Controller, McElrath will direct and oversee the Division’s accounting activities and departments engaged in general accounting, budgeting and
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