News Releases
News Releases for: 2014
MLGW Crews Continue to Work Outages Today
July 15, 2014
(8:30 a.m.) – Approximately 9,000 MLGW customers remain without power today after a strong line of thunderstorms rolled through Memphis around 5 p.m. on Monday. MLGW crews are working today to restore those outages and 19 contract crews will assist with restoration efforts. MLGW predicts f
MLGW Crews Working To Restore Power
July 14, 2014
More than 30,000 MLGW customers are without power resulting from a strong line of thunderstorms with high winds Monday afternoon. MLGW crews are currently working to assess damages and restore power.
MLGW is reinforcing the need for safety around downed power lines and other potential hazard
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, July 17
July 14, 2014
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 7, 2014
The Neighborhood Leaders Conference is an annual event held in August geared towards providing workshops and networking opportunities for neighborhood leaders.
Friday, August 1, 2014
Joyce M. Blackmon Training Center
4949 Raleigh-LaGrange Road
Cost is $10 per person an
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
50 Window Air –Conditioning Units Available for Low-Income Seniors
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division and Neighborhood Christian Center are teaming once again to “Play It Cool.” The annual initiative provides window air-conditioning units to qualified low-income seniors
The MLGW A-Blazing Race
June 26, 2014
MLGW is once again hosting the “A-Blazing Race” on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The race will be held at the Beale Street Landing Parking Garage Roof Top at 245 South Main Street. The A-Blazing Race promotes MLGW’s interest in solar energy, but also introduces
Millington Office Re-Opens Monday
June 26, 2014
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s Millington Community Office, 5131 Navy Road, will re-open Monday, June 30.
The office has been closed since May 12 for Americans With Disabilities Act improvements; the renovation should be completed this Friday. Upon completion, MLGW will have c
Memphis Energized: June/July 2014 Edition
June 24, 2014
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 is proud to
2013 Annual Report
June 16, 2014
2013 was an eventful and pivotal year in Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s history. The Division embarked on several projects that will change the trajectory of services to and for our customers for years to come. Undertaking the first steps to meter automation, the expansion of liquefied nat
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, June 19
June 12, 2014
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
Construction to close portion of Front Street this week
June 10, 2014
Front Street, between Beale Street and Martin Luther King Blvd, will be closed, starting today until Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., for duct line installation. This closure will only impact "through" traffic. The Orpheum and Beale Street Landing will still have access.
MLGW is the
MLGW Crews Working To Restore Power: Estimated 33,000 restored since storm struck Thursday afternoon
June 6, 2014
An estimated 33,000 MLGW customers have had their power restored since a storm struck the Shelby County area Thursday afternoon. Damage remains widespread with poles and lines down.
MLGW crews have been working around the clock and will be joined by eight outside contract crews toda
MLGW Crews Working To Restore Power
June 5, 2014
About 42,000 MLGW customers were without power resulting from a strong storm Thursday afternoon. MLGW crews are working to assess damages and restore power. Eight private contractors will assist in the restoration effort.
More storms are expected this weekend and additional outages could occ
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 to Host Second Annual Solar Model Car Race
May 29, 2014
MLGW is once again hosting the “A-Blazing Race” on Saturday, August 16, 2014 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. The race will be held at the Beale Street Landing Parking Garage Roof Top at 245 South Main Street. The A-Blazing Race promotes MLGW’s interest in solar energy, but also introduces
MLGW Recognized as Top Green Power Switch Recruiter
May 23, 2014
TVA recently honored Memphis Light, Gas and Water during its annual Green Power Switch Leadership Awards as the Top New Recruiter of the Year. The distinction recognizes MLGW’s efforts to promote renewable energy by enrolling the most new customers into the Green Power Switch program in 20
Gas Construction Projects to Impact Traffic
May 21, 2014
Two separate projects to impact Navy Road and Bartlett Road, starting May 27
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will begin work on two gas-related projects that will impact traffic in Northeast Shelby County. Both projects will start on May 27.
Crews will be replacing approximately 15
MLGW Bills Among Lowest in the Nation
May 15, 2014
A new survey of 50 U.S. cities shows that Memphis Light, Gas and Water residential customers paid the lowest combined rates for electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater. The average residential bill for MLGW customers is $278.25. Springfield, MO was second place with an average bill of $31
A plethora of good news is reaffirming the fiscal strength of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division: two MLGW bond issues received excellent credit ratings; the utility has the lowest combined residential utility rates for electric, gas, water and wastewater services among 26 cities surveyed; ML
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