News Releases
News Releases for: 2018
MLGW Observes 50 Seconds of Silence
April 2, 2018
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will observe 50 Seconds of Silence on Tuesday, April 3, to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. At 11:30 a.m., employees will gather at the Administration Building, 220 S. Main, on the Second Street entrance steps, for prayer led by Dr. James Netters,
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Thurs., April 5
March 29, 2018
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 Administration Buildin
The Tennessee Valley Authority announced plans to invest in the new Share the Pennies Home Weatherization Program for low income residents in Memphis and Shelby County. The program is sponsored by Memphis Light, Gas and Water and Metropolitan Inter-Faith Association (MIFA).
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A recent national survey was conducted by Austin Water for bill and rate comparisons in selected U.S. Cities. MLGW ranked among the lowest in three categories; Residential –Combined, Commercial Class-Water and Commercial Class-Wastewater only.
MLGW ranked first in the total monthly combi
Swearing-In Ceremony for J.T. Young
March 19, 2018
Mayor Jim Strickland will conduct the official swearing-in of J.T. Young on Tuesday, March 20 at 11:30 a.m. in the Board Room of the MLGW Administration Building located at 220 S. Main.
Young became President and CEO of Memphis Light, Gas and Water on Monday, March 19.
The ceremony will be st
MLGW welcomes new President and CEO J.T. Young
March 19, 2018
President and CEO J.T. Young joined MLGW in 2018 and is the 11th President to lead the utility. Young’s diverse utility experience includes customer service, marketing, sales, risk management, information technology, finance and supply chain management. Immediately prior to assuming hi
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wed., March 21
March 16, 2018
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 Administration Buildin
MLGW Warns Customers of Potential Green Dot Scam
March 14, 2018
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is again warning customers about a scam involving utility payments. Customers have reported receiving calls from representatives claiming to be MLGW. The caller requests a payment from the customer and threatens to disconnect services. The caller ID shows MLGW’s C
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wed., March 7
March 5, 2018
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 Administration Buildin
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wed., Feb. 21
February 19, 2018
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 Administration Buildin
The Tennessee Chapter of the American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE) will host an Energy Matters Black History forum entitled Preparing for Future Jobs in Energy and Automation on Friday, Feb. 9, 8:30 a.m. at Southwest Tennessee Community College’s Farris Auditorium, 5983 Macon Road.
MLGW Warns Commercial Customers about Scammer Calls
February 6, 2018
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is once again warning commercial customers about spoof calls from scammers who are claiming to be MLGW representatives.
Scammers have spoofed the number for MLGW’s Commercial Resource Center, 901-528-4270, as well as the CRC’s voice greeting, a
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wed., Feb. 7
January 31, 2018
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 Administration Buildin
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wed., Jan. 24
January 22, 2018
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 Administration Buildin
MLGW Phone Carrier Issues Resolved
January 17, 2018
MLGW phone carrier issues experienced on Tuesday evening have been resolved. Emergency lines are fully operational. Customers with emergencies can resume calling MLGW’s emergency line at 901-528-4465.
Emergencies are considered to be gas leaks, downed electrical lines, burst water pi
TVA Issues Power Supply Alert
January 16, 2018
Tennessee Valley Authority has initiated its Electric Load Curtailment Plan (ELCP) Step 20 of the TVA/TVPPA Emergency Load Curtailment Program, starting at 3 p.m. today. Artic cold temperatures have moved into the service territory with temperatures reaching the teens and with wind chills below zer
MLGW Phone Carrier Issues
January 16, 2018
MLGW is experiencing problems with its phone carrier. This problem has caused our emergency lines to be down. Until the issue is resolved, customers are to call 901-213-1365 for emergencies.
MLGW Prepared for Possible Snow, Icy Conditions
January 11, 2018
With the strong possibility of ice and sleet accumulation in the Memphis and Shelby County area starting early Friday morning, MLGW is taking precautions to ensure that utility services will remain as reliable as possible. In the event of outages, crews are on hand to respond as quickly and safely
Chief Financial Officer to Serve as MLGW Chief Utility Officer
January 11, 2018
MLGW President and CEO Jerry Collins Jr. will retire from MLGW on January 31, 2018. Collins has served as President and CEO since 2007.
Effective February 1, 2018, Dana Jeanes, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will serve as the Chief Utility Officer until the new MLGW President and CE
Online-only applications accepted for qualified residents starting Jan. 9
Homeowners who need attic insulation, broken window replacements, HVAC, water heater and other repairs to make their homes more energy efficient, are encouraged to apply for MIFA and MLGW’s Share the Pennies Ho
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