News Releases
News Releases for: 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
Prepare Your Home for Summer
June 1, 2012
Despite the cooler weather that yesterday’s rain brought, it's time to get your home prepared for the summer heat! Visit Memphis Light, Gas and Water's Summer One-Stop for ways to protect your home against energy loss and ease the stress on your cooling system: http://www.mlg
Memphis Energized (May/June 2012)
May 30, 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
Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers pay the third lowest combined bill for electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater, according to a survey of 60 utilities in cities across the nation. MLGW had the lowest water rates of any utility in the survey. The survey is based on average usage and
MLGW Social Media: Connect With Us
May 23, 2012
Utility professionals across the nation have ranked Memphis Light, Gas and Water as one of the top social media leaders in the industry, according to a survey conducted by E Source, an independent research, advisory, and information service for utility related businesses.
MLGW began its for
Tennessee One-Call: Call Before You Dig
May 23, 2012
Planning a home improvement job? Planting a tree? Installing a fence or deck?
Whether you are planning a do-it-yourself project or hiring a professional, smart digging means calling 811 before each job. Homeowners often make risky assumptions about whether or not they shou
MLGW Strengthens System Against Outages
May 22, 2012
Coming off a 2011 that brought a number of significantly damaging weather events to the South, the 2012 storm season has been much kinder to utility customers in the Mid-South. Nonetheless, MLGW continues to strengthen its system against the possibility of electric outages.
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MLGW Community Hero Award Honors Society of St. Vincent De Paul, Neighborhood Christian Centers, Inc.
May 22, 2012
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Community Hero Award was created in 2011 to recognize community members who give exemplary service and assistance to MLGW customers. Earlier this month, Robert Lipscomb, Director of Housing and Community Development for the City of Memphis, was honored as an MLGW
Tree Trimming on East Parkway not MLGW-related
May 21, 2012
MLGW has received a number of inquiries about tree trimming that is taking place on East Parkway. MLGW is not involved in the tree trimming and the tree trimmers are not MLGW employees. The tree trimming contractors were hired by a private company in order to facilitate the transportation
MLGW Warns of Bill Scam Scammers Claim President Obama is Providing Federal Utility Bill Assistance
May 16, 2012
MLGW continues to receive 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
MLGW, TWRA Again to Sponsor Fishing Rodeo
May 16, 2012
MLGW and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency will once again partner to sponsor the Mid-South Junior Fishing Rodeo. The event, which will take place from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, June 9 at Johnson Road Park in Germantown, is open to children ages 6-12. The rodeo is hosted by the Germantown Par
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 celebrates Memphis music (Lineup Announced)
May 11, 2012
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will celebrate Memphis Music during the month of May with live music on a stage set up on Beale Street by the Elvis statue on the north side of MLGW’s Administration Building, and it’s all for a good cause.
MLGW will sponsor the first “MLGW Cel
MLGW is warning its customers today of a nationwide utility bill scam in which 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.
Through phone calls, in person door-to-doo
EnergySmart Workshop Schedule Update
May 9, 2012
EnergySmart Memphis is a year-long energy education and home improvement initiative designed to help Memphians save money on their energy costs. EnergySmart Memphis is a partnership between MLGW, City and County government agencies, CDCs and non-profit organizations, and the Tennessee Valley Aut
MLGW Honors Lipscomb as Community Hero
May 3, 2012
Robert Lipscomb, Director of Housing and Community Development for the City of Memphis, was honored as an MLGW Community Hero at today's MLGW Board of Commissioners' meeting. Lipscomb was recognized for personally providing assistance to numerous MLGW customers in need. On multiple occas
About 120 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 a second screening and application proces
Reminder about MLGW Community Office locations
May 1, 2012
Recently, MLGW has experienced an increased number of customer calls and visits to its Brunswick Service Center. As a reminder, MLGW work centers serve as a base of operations for various field employees and equipment, and are not equipped to conduct routine customer business such as bill paymen
MLGW Remembers Historic Storms, Flood of 2011
April 30, 2012
In the spring and summer of 2011, the Southern U.S. experienced one of the most devastating storm seasons in recent memory. Deadly tornadoes ravaged cities such as Tuscaloosa, Alabama and Joplin, Missouri, and storms wreaked havoc on an unprecedented level. Several cities, including the Tennesse
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, May 3
April 27, 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
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