News Releases
News Releases for: 2014
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, January 7
December 31, 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 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Build
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, December 18
December 15, 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
100 Space Heaters, 100 Electric Blankets Available to Qualified Applicants
Just in time for Christmas, MLGW is teaming up with the Neighborhood Christian Center to assist qualified low-income seniors and disabled residents of Shelby County through the Power of Warmth Program.
The Neighbo
MLGW Holiday Bill Break Begins December 15
December 4, 2014
No Residential Cutoffs for Unpaid Balances of $399.99 or Less from Dec. 15-Jan 14.
In the spirit of comfort and joy throughout the holiday season, MLGW's Holiday Bill Break begins on Dec. 15.
The Holiday Bill Break ensures that no residential customers are cut off from December 15
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, December 4
December 2, 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 City Council approves MLGW 2015 Budget: Budget includes third phase of smart meter expansion
November 20, 2014
The Memphis City Council approved MLGW’s 2015 budget on Tuesday. The $1.7 billion budget will not become final until the approval of the Council minutes on Dec. 2.
MLGW’s 2015 proposed budget included a 2.3 percent water rate increase, resulting from the impending closure of Carg
Smart Talk: Giving customers a choice
November 18, 2014
One of the biggest reasons to forge ahead with smart meters can be summed up in one word: choice. An example would be a Raleigh resident who asked to be included in the 60,000 meter installation project. When MLGW installation trucks were in her area, she inquired about getting electric, gas and
Smart Talk: Prepay offers savings, freedom
November 18, 2014
In February 2015, prepay service will be available to current smart meter customers. The new service, only made possible through the automation smart meters afford, will allow customers the flexibility to pay how much and how often they want for utilities. This freedom could make a huge differen
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, November 20
November 18, 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
MLGW Encourages Pilot Light Safety: Customers urged to call to ensure safety of gas appliances
November 13, 2014
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offers Pilot Light Safety Inspections to ensure safety of gas appliances through February 28, 2015.
The inspection service is free to physically challenged customers or seniors (60 years and older); for others, the cost is $55 for the inspection and lig
Smart Meter Success: Voltage alarm helps avoid property damage
November 4, 2014
Homes in a Bartlett subdivision received electric and gas smart meters in January 2014. Six months after meter installations, on a Saturday morning in June, one residence’s electric smart meter sent an alarm to MLGW. As a result, a technician was dispatched. While the technician checked th
MLGW’s Commitment to Smart Meter Safety
October 30, 2014
To ensure safety, MLGW inspects every meter center before the installation of a smart meter – and replaces hazardous sockets at zero cost to the homeowner, even though the utility is only responsible for the meter. The meter center is the system that connects service lines and wiring to th
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, November 6
October 30, 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
Smart Talk: 60,000 Smart Meters Successfully Installed
October 27, 2014
Following Memphis City Council’s approval of the 60,000 smart meter purchase in September 2013, MLGW executed the contract with Elster Solutions and MLGW has now completed the installation of smart meters and the associated telecommunications system. In addition, a meter data management sy
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division will serve as the host for the 2014 Esri Electric and Gas GIS Conference at the Memphis Cook Convention Center from Oct. 26-29. With more than 500 attendees expected, the Esri Electric and Gas GIS Conference is one of the largest geographic information syste
MLGW Basketball Tourney Benefits United Way
October 21, 2014
Sixth Annual Tournament – November 1-2
Basketball and United Way – it’s a great way to have fun, enjoy some “roundball” competition and raise funds in basketball-loving Memphis. Memphis Light, Gas and Water will host the 6th Annual MLGW United Way Basketball Tou
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, October 23
October 20, 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
MLGW Welcomes New Board Commissioner
October 14, 2014
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division welcomed Carlee M. McCullough, Esq., as the newest member of its Board of Commissioners. McCullough was appointed by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. and approved by the Memphis City Council in September.
The native Memphian currently serves as general co
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, October 9
October 6, 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
MLGW Celebrates Public Power Week Oct. 5-11
September 29, 2014
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is celebrating Public Power Week, Oct. 5-11, along with more than 2,000 other electric utilities that collectively provide electricity on a not-for-profit basis to 47 million Americans.
“As a municipal-owned utility, MLGW strives to do what’
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