News Releases
News Releases for: 2021
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting September 1, 2021
August 30, 2021
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 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.
MLGW crews prepare for remains of Hurricane Ida
August 30, 2021
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is prepared for severe weather as the remnants of Hurricane Ida head toward the Mid-South. The National Weather Service in Memphis forecasts three to six inches of rain, and damaging winds beginning at 3 p.m. into late evening.
MLGW crews are ready to respon
Learn about the challenges of human resources during the pandemic on MLGW’s next Power Pivot webinar
August 27, 2021
Join us for MLGW Power Pivot’s next small business webinar at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 31 on MLGW’s Facebook page, (facebook.com/MLGW1).
In this webinar, entitled “COVID-19: Compassion in the Workplace,” Gale Jones Carson, MLGW’s VP of Community and External Affairs,
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is seeking qualified general and home improvement contractors to participate in a MLGW home and weatherization program. The program will provide weatherization and energy efficiency repairs to residents
All interested contractors are required to attend a mandatory we
Learn the ins and outs of electric vehicle ownership on Thursday’s webinar starting at 4 p.m. The webinar is a part of MLGW’s EmPOWERING Sustainable Neighborhood series. Register at mlgwneighborhoods.eventbrite.com.
Our special guests will talk about cost savings, new and used EVs, E
Check out MLGW’s Utility Assistance One Stop on Saturday, August 21 at Gethsemane Garden Church of God in Christ, 1740 Vollintine Ave.
The drive-thru event runs from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. MLGW customers can apply to receive up to $650 in utility assistance. The first 200 completed applicati
MLGW Planned Gas Work at Millington/Overton Crossing, August 16
August 11, 2021
MLGW crews will perform maintenance on a gas main at 4443 Millington Road (Millington/Overton Crossing). This planned work will require natural gas to be vented into the atmosphere. This routine work will occur on Monday, August 16, 2021 around 7 a.m. and last for two hours.
Natural gas is compl
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting August 18, 2021
August 11, 2021
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 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.
Temporary lane closures at South Fernway and Walnut Grove
August 10, 2021
MLGW crews will conduct construction work on August 10 through August 17. Access will be restricted to South Fernway Road and Walnut Grove. South Fernway can be accessed from South Mendenhall Road.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than
Lane closures on Germantown Parkway
August 9, 2021
Beginning today, two, right, northbound lanes of traffic on Germantown Parkway from Ikea Way to Country Rock Lane will be blocked from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. for a Memphis Light, Gas and Water project. The lanes will be blocked off daily until further notice.
MLGW is the largest three-s
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting August 4, 2021
July 28, 2021
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 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.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will host a virtual Power Hour Meeting on Tuesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. for customers. Power Hour community meetings give MLGW customers a chance to speak directly to Division leadership.
The upcoming power hour is titled Reshaping the Customer Experience and will focus
Join us for MLGW Power Pivot’s next small business webinar today at 4 p.m. on MLGW’s Facebook page, (facebook.com/MLGW1).
In this webinar, “Rebounding from COVID: Memphis’ Travel and Tourism,” Gale Jones Carson, MLGW’s Vice President of Community and External
MLGW to Host Virtual Power Hour Meeting July 27
July 19, 2021
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will host a virtual Power Hour Meeting Tuesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. for customers. Power Hour community meetings give MLGW customers a chance to speak directly to Division leadership.
President and CEO J.T. Young and leaders from the Customer Care department will cover
Join us for MLGW Power Pivot’s next small business webinar at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 on MLGW’s Facebook page, (facebook.com/MLGW1).
In this webinar, “Rebounding from COVID: Memphis’ Travel and Tourism,” Gale Jones Carson, MLGW’s Vice President of Community
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 21, 2021
July 15, 2021
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 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.
Work to take place on July 10 and July 17
MLGW crews will perform underground work at the intersection of North B.B. King Boulevard and Washington Avenue on July 10 and July 17 requiring temporary lane closures.
Traffic will be impeded at times, but the roadway will not be completely closed i
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) Monday, July 12 in its search for power supply alternatives. The RFP is for electrical transmission options. Two more RFP’s, a thermal generation option, and a renewable and other option, will be released at a future date.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offices will be closed Monday, July 5, 2021 in observance of Independence Day. Normal business operations will resume Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 429,000 customers in Me
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting July 7, 2021
June 28, 2021
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 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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