News Releases
News Releases for: 2013
Smart Talk Profile: Gibson County, TN
May 21, 2013
In the eight Western Tennessee counties served by Gibson Electric Membership Corp., a member can pay as little as $40 for electric service – and continue to pay as much as they want whenever they want – in Gibson EMC’s Pay-As-You-Go program.
That’s the minimum that G
On Monday, May 20, 2013 MLGW water crews will be performing construction from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a large water main in order to accommodate the Loosahatchie River bridge replacement on Raleigh Millington Road.
MLGW will resume normal operations after that time. While no customers should b
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 Supplies Liquefied Natural Gas For UPS: UPS Switches to LNG from Diesel in Greater Memphis Area
May 13, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division has entered into a 10-year contract to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for United Parcel Service’s fleet operation in the Greater Memphis area.
UPS is expanding its use of LNG as a transportation fuel by replacing many of the diesel tractors wi
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services recently reaffirmed its AA+ rating on all of Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s outstanding debt.
S&P’s AA+ rating, its second highest, is assigned to the standard long term and underlying ratings on MLGW’s electric system
Memphis Light, Gas and Water recently began mailing its annual Water Quality Report to all of the utility's water customers. The report is the culmination of a year of laboratory tests revealing that Memphis water is well within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Tennessee Department
This afternoon, the City of Memphis and Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) will celebrate the success of an energy efficiency grant program that has helped weatherize nearly 900 homes and contributed to participants reducing electric bills by an average of 14 percent.
The City of Memp
Plus-1 Jam: MLGW Celebrates Memphis Music
April 30, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will again 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 second annual P
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, May 2
April 29, 2013
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, Neighborhood Christian Center Team To Help Seniors “Play It Cool”: 200 Window AC Units Donated to Low-Income Seniors
April 26, 2013
Seniors facing the unrelenting heat of summer can expect a little relief thanks to Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s “Play It Cool” Program. As part of MLGW’s community outreach efforts, 200 window air conditioning units will be available to qualified low-income seniors and
MLGW Celebrates Earth Day
April 22, 2013
Saving energy is not only easy, it's good for the earth and your pocketbook. Here are some super easy ways to start saving today:
At work:
Minimize use of the facilities' elevators. Please use the stairs.
Adjust window coverings (blinds) to allow day light
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, April 18
April 15, 2013
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
Stay Connected with MLGW with the New Android App
April 15, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water has released a new application for Android devices that allows MLGW customers to access a variety of utility related information, including outage status and a new mobile-friendly outage map. One of the app's most useful features is the ability for customers to b
MLGW water construction crews will be working for the next 5-7 days at Poplar and Ridgeway, a project that will require several lanes of traffic to be closed on Poplar. The crews will start work tomorrow (Tuesday, April 16), and will be working from 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. each day until the completion
MLGW Average Residential Bills the Nation’s Lowest: Based on Annual Survey of About 50 Utilities
April 10, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers pay the lowest combined bill for electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater in the U.S., according to a 2013 survey of about 50 utilities across the nation. The survey provides a snapshot of average utility bills and rates effective January 2, 2013. Ful
Monday's Plus-1 Push Telethon received more than $47,000 in pledges and donations! This means that more than 230 additional families facing a temporary hardship will be able to receive utility assistance this year. Monday's telethon combined the collective efforts of MLGW, News Channel 3
MLGW to Promote Gas Safety Awareness April 12: MLGW & Local Lowe’s Stores Team for Awareness Campaign Friday
April 9, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division and Lowe’s locations in Shelby County are teaming up to promote natural gas safety awareness on Friday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MLGW Gas Engineering employees will have display tables at several Lowe’s locations to provide inform
MLGW Water Main Repair on N. Parkway Begins April 9: Some Customers May Experience Rusty Water
April 5, 2013
Final construction to repair a large water main on North Parkway will begin on Tuesday, April 9. This phase of construction will require the shutdown of MLGW's Mallory Pumping Station, but MLGW will utilize other pumping stations to deliver water to customers normally served by this pumping sta
The Plus-1 program was created in 1982 and is a partnership between MIFA and MLGW that provides utility assistance for individuals and families in financial crisis.
Where does the money come from?
MLGW customers sign up to donate by agreeing to add at least $1 per month to their utility
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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