News Releases
News Releases for: 2023
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meetings 2024
December 28, 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.
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MLGW business offices closed in observance of New Year’s Day
December 27, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s business offices will be closed Monday, January 1, 2024, in observance of the New Year’s holiday. Normal business operations will resume Tuesday, January 2, 2024.
Customers can use My Account on MLGW’s secure website to check balances, make paymen
MLGW business offices closed in observance of Christmas
December 20, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s business offices will be closed Monday and Tuesday, December 25-26 in observance of the Christmas holiday. Normal business operations will resume Wednesday, December 27.
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Overnight maintenance work on Dexter Road scheduled for Wednesday
December 19, 2023
Maintenance work is scheduled on Dexter Road on Wednesday, December 20, from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Traffic on Dexter Road will be blocked from Candle Ridge Drive to Wood Oak Drive during this time. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
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MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting December 20
December 18, 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.
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Gas Odor in the Air on December 18
December 15, 2023
MLGW will perform routine maintenance on gas pipe at the Plant Road and Riverport Road on Monday, December 18.
An odor of gas will be in the air as part of maintenance.
This routine work should start around 7:30 a.m. and could take up to an hour to complete.
The public in the surrounding a
Tree Trimming
December 11, 2023
At Memphis Light, Gas and Water, we are committed to making our electric system better by trimming trees, replacing outdated infrastructure and modernizing the distribution grid.
The Tree Trimming plan was implemented in September 2023, with three tree trimming contractors Kendall Vegetation Ser
Update: Emergency repair work on Poplar Avenue
December 7, 2023
Repairs on Poplar Ave, between Galloway and Red Bird, are expected to last at least two weeks. Two eastbound lanes and one westbound lane have opened to ease traffic.
The cause of the water main break remains under review. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
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Gas Odor in the Air on December 7
December 6, 2023
MLGW will perform routine gas maintenance near the intersection of Pleasant Hill and East Holmes Road on Thursday, December 7.
An odor of gas will be in the air as part of this work.
This routine work should start around 8 a.m. and could continue up to 2 p.m.
The public in the surrounding
Emergency repair work on Poplar Avenue
December 5, 2023
We are currently performing emergency repairs to a water main break on Poplar Ave between Galloway and Red Bird. Traffic is blocked for both directions. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes.
The anticipated time of completion is still to be determined.
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MLGW to read analog meters on Saturday, December 9
December 5, 2023
To better serve our customers without smart meters and protect them from being billed for 35 or more days of service, MLGW will read analog meters in cycle 6 on Saturday, December 9.
MLGW employees typically read analog meters once per month on a weekday; occasionally the utility reads meters on
MLGW to Remove AeroDerivatives from 2024 Budget
December 4, 2023
The Memphis City Council is scheduled to vote on Memphis, Light, Gas and Water’s 2024 Capital and Operating budget on Tuesday, December 5. However, MLGW CEO Doug McGowen notified council members of a necessary change to capital projects related to energy production.
Based on a new fo
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is hosting a Power Pivot webinar on Zoom to discuss the Fund Tennessee initiative. The webinar begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 30 at the Zoom link: mlgw.zoom.us/j/82992117523.
The Fund Tennessee initiative is made up of multiple programs designed to support sm
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division launches a new campaign to attract talent this week. The aim is to encourage would-be-employees to take a break from Black Friday sales, and “shop” for a new career instead. There will be more than 70 hard-to-fill positions uploaded to mlgw.com/jobs
MLGW to host Power Pivot webinar on the Fund Tennessee initiative
November 21, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is hosting a Power Pivot webinar on Zoom to discuss the Fund Tennessee initiative. The webinar begins at 4 p.m. on Thursday, November 30 at the Zoom link: mlgw.zoom.us/j/82992117523.
The Fund Tennessee initiative is made up of multiple programs designed to support sm
MLGW’s Power of Warmth offers free space heaters or electric blankets
November 15, 2023
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 100 electric blankets and 100 space heaters to eligible c
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting December 6
November 15, 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.
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MLGW Board of Commissioners meeting November 15
November 9, 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.
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MLGW Invites Customers to Power Hour Community Meeting
November 9, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is inviting utility customers to a Power Hour Community Meeting on Thursday, November 16 at the Patriot Bank Community Room, 5340 Airline Rd. in Arlington.
Doors open at 5 p.m. for customers who want to speak to a Customer Service Advisor for help with accounts and b
MLGW business offices closed in observance of Veterans Day
November 7, 2023
Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s business offices will be closed Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Normal business operations will resume Monday, November 13.
Customers can use My Account on MLGW’s secure website to check balances, make payment arrangements and to chec
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