News Releases
News Releases for: 2023
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting Rescheduled
March 17, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a 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.
The April 5
What: Phase A1 of the $42 million LED streetlight conversion project is underway. This is an opportunity to see the lights installed in this area and learn about the deployment plan and timeline. Nearly 77,000 streetlights in Memphis will be converted to LED by the end of the year. Workers are repl
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division announced the winners of the 2022 “Disaster Preparedness” Poster Art Contest.
The contest goal was for students to design the newest MLGW Power League Superhero, “Crisis Crusher.” The Superhero’s mission is to encourage students
MLGW is partnering with an experienced drone operator, PrecisionHawk, to inspect electrical utility equipment. PrecisionHawk will fly drones to inspect infrastructure in the Orange Mound and Sherwood Forest neighborhoods.
The month-long program starts Monday, March 13, and is part of an initiati
MLGW crews working to assess damage, restore power
March 3, 2023
(March 3, 2023--1:30 p.m.) Heavy rain and powerful winds moved through Memphis and Shelby County Friday morning, knocking out power to more than 34,000 Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers. As of 1:30 p.m., more than 17, 000 customers have been restored.
There are 23 repair and 33 tree trimmin
MLGW Board to tour facilities March 10
March 2, 2023
Members of the MLGW Board of Commissioners will tour selected MLGW facilities on Friday, March 10 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The purpose of the tour is to acquaint commissioners with MLGW assets and operations. The tour will depart from the MLGW Administration Building. No formal meeting will b
MLGW, AT&T and Comcast partner with Southwest Tennessee Community College for workforce initiative
February 27, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water, AT&T and Comcast, in partnership with Southwest Tennessee Community College, are hosting an open house to announce the M.A.C. Workforce Initiative Tuesday, February 28 at 6 p.m. at Southwest’s Macon Cove Campus, 5983 Macon Cove, in the Farris Building Auditor
March 1 MLGW Board of Commissioners meeting canceled
February 24, 2023
Next meeting is Wednesday, March 15 at 8:30 a.m.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are usually held at 8:30 a.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month (unless otherwise noted) at t
MLGW Power Pivot webinar focuses on business continuity planning
February 22, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will host a LIVE Power Pivot webinar for small businesses this Thursday, February 23, at 3 p.m. on Zoom: https://mlgw.zoom.us/j/82645815200.
Attendees will learn how to create a solid business continuity plan and get expert advice from three guest panelists:
Andre
Congratulations to MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen. The Memphis Business Journal named President McGowen one of its 2023 “Power 100.”
As a member of the US Navy, President McGowen served as the Commanding Officer of a strike fighter squadron in combat operations in Iraq and Afgha
MLGW Announces Change to Delayed Billing Process
February 13, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will no longer delay the billing of accounts in exception status. Instead, bills will be sent reflecting an estimated usage for a service where the meter has failed to report any usage at all.
The change was prompted by a rise in delayed bills waiting to b
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting February 15, 2023
February 13, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a 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.
The next me
MLGW crews to work overnight at Elvis Presley and Craft Rd.
February 13, 2023
Beginning Tuesday, February 14, Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews will work from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. excavating and installing duct line at the intersection of Elvis Presley Boulevard and Craft Road.
Crews will work overnight to help minimize traffic disruptions and to help ensure their safety wh
MLGW Community Offices closed due to weather conditions
February 1, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Community Offices are closed Thursday, February 2. Normal hours will resume as weather permits.
MLGW’s Call Center will remain open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Customers can report outages, get updates on restoration efforts, and make payments by using MLGW My A
MLGW crews prepared for third wave of freezing rain and ice
February 1, 2023
MLGW crews are prepared to respond to the third and final round of freezing rain and ice that is forecast to arrive by 6 p.m. and last through Thursday at noon.
Crews are continuing to respond to outages caused by the effects of the first and second rounds of icing. Outages are dynam
MLGW Board tour of facilities postponed
February 8, 2023
The MLGW Board of Commissioners tour of selected MLGW facilities scheduled for Thursday, February 2 has been postponed due to inclement weather. A new date will be communicated when available.
The purpose of the tour is to acquaint commissioners with MLGW assets and operations. When rescheduled,
MLGW Community Offices closed due to weather conditions
February 2, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Community Offices are closed today, Wednesday, February 1. Normal hours will resume tomorrow as weather permits.
MLGW’s Call Center will remain open from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m.
Customers can report outages, get updates on restoration efforts, and make payments
MLGW Community Offices closed due to weather conditions
January 31, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Community Offices closed at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31. Normal hours will resume tomorrow as weather permits.
MLGW’s Call Center will remain open until 7 p.m.
Customers can report outages and get updates on restoration efforts by using MLGW My Account.
February 1 MLGW Board of Commissioners meeting rescheduled
January 31, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public meetings are usually 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.
Due
MLGW crews working to assess damage, restore power
January 31, 2023
(January 31, 2023 – 1 p.m.) (CORRECTED) Freezing rain and sleet moved through Memphis and Shelby County yesterday evening, knocking out power to more than 5,000 Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers.
MLGW is currently working to restore several thousand outages as a result of last night
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