News Releases
News Releases for: 2014
Relaxed Deferred Payment To Help With Higher Bills: New policy runs from January 27 to February 28.
January 27, 2014
Residential customers of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will likely have higher bills this winter because of colder temperatures and increased consumption. To help, MLGW is relaxing deferred payment plan (DEFB) requirements, starting Monday, January 27, until February 28.
Starting Mon
To “Be The Dream,” Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division volunteers will spread throughout the Soulsville community and hand out energy conservation kits in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Volunteers will walk door-to-door in the Soulsville community, handing out kits, from 8
Memphis Light, Gas and Water's Text Alerts program notifies customers of billing due dates and impending cut-offs via text messaging.
Participants in the MLGW Text Alerts program will receive a notification approximately three business days prior to their billing due date and/or scheduled cu
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, January 16
January 13, 2014
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
Memphis Light, Gas and Water received a report of three men posing as MLGW contractors in a scheme to prey on an elderly customer.
A 90-year-old man was approached at his home by three men wearing yellow traffic vests. The suspects told the homeowner they were there to check a water l
Winter Safety Information Reminder
January 8, 2014
Portable Space Heaters
Portable Electric Space Heaters are a great way to stay warm during those cold winter days. However, there are a few important safety guidelines that you should know when using them.
Portable electric space heaters manufactured after 1991 include many new performan
All Donations Given Out: 100 Space Heaters, 100 Electric Blankets Given to Qualified Applicants
January 7, 2014
MLGW and the Neighborhood Christian Center have given out all of the free space heaters and electric blankets in the Power of Warmth Program to qualified low-income seniors and physically challenged residents of Shelby County. All of the heaters and blankets were given out Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014.
Special Reconnect Program
January 6, 2014
In response to extremely cold temperatures over the last few days, MLGW activated its Special Reconnect Program to allow customers who are without utility services due to non-payment to have their services reconnected. To help expedite services, MLGW opened its Community Offices on Saturday, Jan
MLGW is teaming up with the Neighborhood Christian Center to assist qualified low-income seniors and physically challenged residents of Shelby County through the Power of Warmth Program. The program provides space heaters and electric blankets to eligible MLGW customers.
The Neighborhood Chr
MLGW Activates its Emergency Reconnect Program Today at 1 p.m.
January 4, 2014
Due to extreme cold temperatures, MLGW President & CEO Jerry Collins Jr. has activated MLGW's Special Reconnect program.
Customers who are without utility services can pay $225 to have their services reconnected. The balance of the customers’ bills will be spread over six month
Whitehaven Office Closes Temporarily For Remodeling
January 3, 2014
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s Whitehaven Community Office, 1111 East Shelby Drive, will close temporarily for remodeling, starting January 6. The project is expected to last for 45 days.
Customers can visit MLGW’s other Community offices: Main Office, 245 South M
Memphis, TN 38103