News Releases
News Releases for: 2021
Temporary lane closures on James Road
December 28, 2021
(December 29, 2021) - Beginning today, two, right, westbound lanes of traffic at 3609 James Road will be blocked for a water main repair. The lanes will be blocked until further notice.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 437,000 customers in Mem
MLGW crews prepare for severe weather
December 28, 2021
(December 29, 2021) – Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is prepared for severe weather as showers and thunderstorms move into the area. We are anticipating damaging winds and heavy rainfall; there is also a secondary risk of brief tornadoes and hail.
MLGW crews and additional contract
MLGW Closed for New Year’s Day
December 26, 2021
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offices will be closed Friday, December 31 in observance of New Year’s Day. Normal business operations will resume Monday, January 3, 2022.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 437,000 customers in Mem
Holiday video message from MLGW President and CEO J. T. Young
December 19, 2021
Thank you for being a valued MLGW customer. We look forward to serving you in 2022. Merry Christmas and happy holidays.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 437,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.
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MLGW Closed for Christmas Holiday
December 16, 2021
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, December 23-24 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Normal business operations will resume Monday, December 27, 2021.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 437,0
2022 MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting Schedule
December 15, 2021
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 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.
MLGW’s Power of Warmth offers free space heaters or electric blankets
December 13, 2021
Qualified low-income seniors and disabled residents may qualify for assistance through the Power of Warmth program.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division, in partnership with Neighborhood Christian Centers Inc., is once again distributing one hundred each of electric blankets and space heaters t
Day 3 of Storm Restoration Efforts Continue
December 12, 2021
Customers may see fluctuating outage numbers throughout the day
(December 13, 2021, 10 a.m.) - MLGW is on day three of its restoration efforts after intense storms rolled through the Mid-South on Friday evening.
Today customers may see fluctuating outage numbers as crews work safely to restor
Day 2 of Storm Restoration Efforts Continue
December 11, 2021
Customers may see fluctuating outage numbers throughout the day
(December 12, 2021, 12 p.m.) - MLGW is on day two of its restoration efforts after intense storms rolled through the Mid-South on Friday evening. Today customers may see fluctuating outage numbers as crews work safely to restore pow
Storm Restoration Efforts Continue (9 p.m.)
December 10, 2021
The estimated time for full restoration due to this storm is Monday, December 13, 2021
(December 11, 2021, 9 p.m.) - MLGW continues its restoration efforts after strong storms rolled through the Mid-South on Friday evening. The utility has restored service to more than 43,000 of the 54,518 custo
Storm Restoration Efforts Continue
December 10, 2021
The estimated time for full restoration due to this storm is Monday, December 13, 2021
MLGW continues its restoration efforts after strong storms rolled through the Mid-South on Friday evening. The utility has restored service to more than 41,718 of the 54,518 customers who were without power in
MLGW crews prepare for severe weather
December 9, 2021
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is prepared for severe weather as the National Weather Service forecasts severe thunderstorms for Friday overnight. We are anticipating damaging wind gusts of up 60 mph and sustained winds of up 30 mph which could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines
MLGW will read meters Saturday, December 11
December 8, 2021
To better serve our customers and protect them from being billed for 35 days or more of service, Memphis Light, Gas and Water will read meters Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021.
Meters are typically read once per month on a weekday; occasionally the utility reads meters on Saturdays.
For more informati
MLGW Customer Care Center Resumes Normal Operations
December 1, 2021
Community Office drive-thrus closed this morning. No Disconnections.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is still working to resolve issues from the multiple system outages that occurred yesterday.
The Customer Care Center will resume normal operations today from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Customers can call
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting December 15, 2021
December 1, 2021
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 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.
System Outages Affecting Netters Business Operations Center
November 30, 2021
No Disconnections Today
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Netters Business Operations Center is experiencing multiple system outages. Customer Care Agents currently have limited access to phone lines.
MLGW staff is working to resolve this issue. We will notify customers once the issue is r
Learn the impact of OSHA regulations and mandates on small businesses on MLGW’s Power Pivot today
November 30, 2021
Join us for MLGW Power Pivot’s next small business webinar today at 4 p.m. on MLGW’s Facebook page (facebook.com/MLGW1).
In this webinar, Gale Jones Carson, MLGW’s VP of Community and External Affairs, speaks with Rick Black, owner of CORPRO CPR & Safety. They will discuss
MLGW hosts mobile food pantry Friday, December 3
November 29, 2021
New community location – Iglesia Nueva Vida Church
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is holding its eighth Mobile Food Pantry Friday, December 3. The new location is Iglesia Nueva Vida Church. Starting at 10 a.m., food will be distributed at 1348 National just off Jackson until 1 p.m. The food
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting December 1, 2021
November 24, 2021
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 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.
MLGW Student Poster Contest deadline is Friday, Dec. 9, 2021
November 24, 2021
The Memphis Light, Gas and Water Student Poster Contest ends in about two weeks. The utility’s annual Student Poster Contest for Shelby County school children in grades K-12 focuses on natural gas safety, a particularly important subject especially during the winter months. The deadline for e
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