News Releases
News Releases for: 2013
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, January 2
December 31, 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
Memphis City Council Approves Streetlight Fees
December 17, 2013
Memphis City Council approved Tuesday a schedule of fees for street lighting service for MLGW customers within the Memphis City limits. The fees become effective in the first billing cycle of January 2014.
The street light fees are a City Council initiative. Memphis Light, Gas and Water has
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, December 19
December 17, 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 Holiday Bill Break Begins December 15: No Residential Cutoffs for Unpaid Balances of $399.99 or Less from Dec. 15-Jan 15.
December 11, 2013
To aid customers during the coldest period of the year, MLGW's Holiday Bill Break will begin on Dec. 15. The Holiday Bill Break ensures that no residential customers are cut off from December 15 to January 14 if they have an unpaid balance of $399.99 or less (except in cases of diversion, sa
Winter Energy-Saving Tips
December 10, 2013
Living comfortably during a Memphis winter can be challenging, but it does not have to be costly.
What are some of the easiest ways to stay warm and save?
If you are looking for some easy and free ways to save energy and money this winter, follow these steps:
Set your t
Gift of Comfort
December 9, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water's "Gift of Comfort" helps those in need pay their utility bill. The program provides a means for individuals in the community to make a payment towards a customer's utility bill as a gift.
Follow these simple steps to give a "
MLGW Prepared for Possible Wintry Weather
December 5, 2013
With the strong possibility of winter weather moving into the Memphis and Shelby County area starting on Friday, MLGW is taking precautions to ensure that utility service will remain as reliable as possible. In the event of outages, crews are on hand to respond as quickly and safely as possible.
Electric Space Heater Safety Reminder
December 5, 2013
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 performance requirements to
Portable Generator Safety Reminder
December 4, 2013
Portable Generators are a great way to back up your power in case an outage hits your home, but using one can be dangerous unless you follow these important safety tips:
Never use a generator indoors or in an enclosed area such as a garage. Generators emit toxic carbon m
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, December 5
December 3, 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 Board Approves New Supplier Diversity Policies: MLGW seeks to boost growth of local companies.
November 22, 2013
The Board of Commissioners of Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division approved Thursday enhancements to the utility’s Supplier Diversity policy that outline industry-specific goals as well as boost economic development for minority-owned (MBE), women-owned (WBE) and local small businesses (L
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, November 21
November 18, 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 Special Called Board Meeting for Friday, November 15
November 14, 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’s Women in Non-Traditional Jobs Fair to Showcase Careers in the Utility Industry
November 11, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s second annual Women in Non-Traditional Jobs Career Fair will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the MLGW Joyce M. Blackmon Training Center, 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd.
MLGW female employees from different areas of the company will be prese
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Energy Awareness Poster Contest is designed to give all students residing within the MLGW service areas of Shelby County the opportunity to learn about saving energy during October, Energy Awareness Month and afterwards to share their ideas by creating poster
MLGW Hosting Business of Service Conference: 15th Annual Conference Convenes in November
November 5, 2013
The MLGW Business of Service Conference is scheduled for Friday, November 8, 2013 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the MLGW Training Center, 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange at Covington Pike.
The conference is an annual event coordinated by MLGW designed to provide training and networking opportunities
MLGW’s Women in Non-Traditional Jobs Fair to showcase careers in the utility industry
November 5, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s second annual Women in Non-Traditional Jobs Awareness Fair will be held Wednesday, Nov. 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the MLGW Joyce M. Blackmon Training Center, 4949 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd.
MLGW female employees from different areas of the company will be p
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Wednesday, November 6
November 4, 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 and TVA are pleased to introduce eScore, a new residential energy efficiency program
October 29, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) are providing homeowners with a simple way to make their homes as energy efficient as possible through eScore, a new home energy improvement program.
Through instant rebates on eligible improvement projects perform
MLGW Again Warns Customers About Scammer Calls: Telephone Scammers Posing as MLGW Representatives
October 28, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division has received reports of a scam targeting commercial/business customers over the weekend. Commercial and business customers are receiving false calls about their utility bill. The scammer is instructing customers that MLGW will disconnect their services unles
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