News Releases
News Releases for: 2019
MLGW roadwork will affect traffic on Walker Avenue from Lamar Avenue to McLean Boulevard
September 6, 2019
Street to reopen October 31
Memphis Light, Gas and Water gas crews will install a gas main on Walker Avenue starting Monday, September 9.
The installation will cause the closure of Walker Avenue between Lamar Avenue and McLean Boulevard from Monday, September 9 through Thursday, October
MLGW Board Meeting (Sept. 11)
September 5, 2019
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 Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administrati
MLGW roadwork will affect traffic on East McLemore Avenue and Mississippi Boulevard
September 4, 2019
Streets to reopen September 13
Memphis Light, Gas and Water gas crews will install a gas main at East McLemore Avenue starting Thursday, September 5.
The installation will cause the closure of East McLemore Avenue between Mississippi Boulevard and Krayer Street. In addition, traffic on
MLGW Closed Labor Day
August 27, 2019
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offices will be closed Monday, Sept. 2 in observance of Labor Day. Normal business operations will resume Tuesday, Sept. 3.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 431,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby
MLGW maintenance work involving mercaptan
August 26, 2019
The public may smell rotten eggs/sulfur due to natural gas odorant
MLGW will perform maintenance at its Gas Gate Station near Weaver Road south of Holmes Road today. Work began this morning and will last until 5 p.m.
The public in the surrounding areas may smell the mercaptan in the air. Merc
MLGW roadwork continues on Mississippi Boulevard from Race Street to East McLemore Avenue
August 26, 2019
Street to reopen August 30
Memphis Light, Gas and Water gas crews will continue installation of a gas main on Mississippi Boulevard from Race Street to East McLemore Avenue. The road is now set to reopen on August, 30.
The installation will cause the closure of Mississippi Boulevard from East
MLGW roadwork will affect traffic on Mississippi Boulevard from Race Street to East McLemore Avenue
August 20, 2019
Memphis Light, Gas and Water gas crews will install a gas main on Mississippi Boulevard from Race Street to East McLemore Avenue.
The installation will cause the closure of Mississippi Boulevard from East McLemore to Grace Place. The work will take place Wednesday, August 21 through Friday, Augu
MLGW Board Meeting (Aug. 21)
August 19, 2019
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 Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administrati
East Raines down to one lane for three weeks
MLGW gas crews will reduce the roadway on East Raines to perform maintenance. Crews are replacing two 6-inch valves on the west side of South Mendenhall. This will affect travel on East Raines near South Mendenhall for approximately three weeks throug
MLGW completes restoration from Tuesday’s storm
August 15, 2019
Nearly 20,000 customers impacted
Memphis Light Gas and Water has completed restoration after nearly 20,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County were impacted by outages as a result of a storm that moved through late Tuesday night.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utili
Full restoration expected today
Nearly 20,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County were impacted by outages as a result of high winds and lightning that moved through late Tuesday night.
Less than 100 customers remain without power. MLGW expects full restoration by Thursday afternoon.
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MLGW Wants to Hear from Customers on Tuesday, August 20
August 14, 2019
“Your Power, Your Voice” is from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Community Center
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division invites customers to an open discussion about how MLGW is planning to ensure reliable electricity and low rates by reviewing our power supply options.
The utility i
MLGW will perform gas maintenance at 5150 and 5165 Poplar
August 13, 2019
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division gas crews will perform maintenance work at 5150 and 5165 Poplar this week. The work will take place from midnight to 6 a.m. until Friday, August 16.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 431,000 custo
The PSAT will provide input on MLGW’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s Power Supply Advisory Team (PSAT) will meet for the fourth time on Wednesday, August 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church - Broad (2835 Broad Ave.).
The 21 mem
MLGW observes National Call 811 Day
August 9, 2019
Reminding customers to always call Tennessee811 hotline before digging
BOOM! It’s not a sound you want to hear in your neighborhood. But natural gas explosions have been in the news too much lately, and people have died in Durham, NC, in Newfield, NJ, in Riverside, CA. National Call 811 Da
MLGW launches “Schools In, Germs Out!” campaign
August 9, 2019
In an effort to promote the importance of reducing the spread of germs in schools year-round, Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division announces the “Schools In, Germs Out" Campaign – Powered by MLGW.
From August 12 through September 13, the Division will collect donations of alcoh
Water Main Break Repairs Close North Second Street
August 7, 2019
Street to reopen Monday, August 12
MLGW crews are currently working on a water main break near 1232 N. Second. Second Street will be closed between N. Seventh and Marble until Monday, August 12 for full street repairs.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the na
MLGW Board Meeting (August 7)
August 1, 2019
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 Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administrati
Memphis continues its commitment to low rates and great value. Memphis Light, Gas and Water recently completed its annual Comparative Rates Survey comparing Memphis’ combined electric, gas and water utility rates with other comparable cities around the U.S. and select cities abroad. MLGW&rsqu
MLGW will read meters Saturday, August 3
July 31, 2019
To better serve our customers and protect them from being billed for 35 days or more of service, MLGW will read meters Saturday, August 3, 2019.
Meters are typically read once per month on a weekday; occasionally the utility reads meters on Saturdays.
For more information, go to mlgw.co
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