News Releases
News Releases for: 2025
Traffic will be affected by MLGW repairs
April 11, 2025
Beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday April 14, Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) will begin repair work near 1316 N. Parkway Avenue. To allow crews to complete this work safely, the following traffic changes will be in effect:
· Eastbound Traffic: The far-left lane will be closed starting at t
MLGW closed in observance of Good Friday
April 10, 2025
Memphis Light, Gas and Water business offices will be closed Friday, April 18, in observance of Good Friday.
Customers can use My Account on MLGW’s secure website to check balances, make payment arrangements and to check the status of an outage. Customers with at least four to seven days o
Low Utility Rates and Exceptional Value Continue in Memphis
April 10, 2025
Memphis continues its commitment to low rates and great value. This is the third year Memphis Light, Gas and Water has earned the top spot for having the lowest combined typical winter residential bill among selected cities across the country.
MLGW’s financial management remains a driving
Gas Odor in the Air on April 8
April 7, 2025
MLGW will perform routine maintenance involving mercaptan near the intersection of Egypt Central and Coleman roads on Tuesday, April 8.
This routine work will start at 8 a.m. and continue until 10 a.m.
The public in the surrounding area may smell mercaptan in the air. Mercaptan is the chemica
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting April 16
April 7, 2025
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, Board Room, 220 S. Main.
Gas Odor in the Air on April 7
April 3, 2025
MLGW will perform routine maintenance involving mercaptan near the intersection of Egypt Central and Coleman roads on Monday, April 7.
This routine work will start at noon and continue until 3 p.m.
The public in the surrounding area may smell mercaptan in the air. Mercaptan is the chemical od
MLGW crews respond to weather related outages
April 3, 2025
An enhanced risk of severe weather could slow today’s restoration efforts.
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews are working as quickly as they safely can to restore electric service to all customers impacted by weather-related outages. MLGW’s system held up well and nearly 98% of custo
MLGW is prepared for multi-day, unstable weather pattern
April 2, 2025
Damaging winds, tornadoes, and catastrophic flooding are possible
MLGW is watching the progress of a dangerous and unstable weather pattern that is forecast to affect the service territory beginning at 4 p.m. Damaging winds, tornadoes, and catastrophic flooding are possible. Storms are expected
Gas Odor in the Air on March 31
March 27, 2025
MLGW will perform routine maintenance involving mercaptan at the Tennessee Valley Authority facility on Plant Road on Monday, March 31.
This routine work will last for two hours starting at 7 a.m.
The public in the surrounding area may smell mercaptan in the air. Mercaptan is the chemical odo
Memphis Light, Gas and Water business offices will be closed Friday, April 4, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Day.
Customers can use My Account on MLGW’s secure website to check balances, make payment arrangements and to check the status of an outage. Customers with at lea
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will conduct a Board of Commissioners workshop retreat on Friday, March 28 at the Joyce M. Blackmon Training Center, 4949 Raleigh LaGrange Road.
The workshop will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This workshop is for informational purposes only. The Board will no
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting April 2
March 24, 2025
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, Board Room, 220 S. Main.
Applications open on April 2 for the Share the Pennies
March 24, 2025
Home Weatherization Program
Homeowners with qualified incomes who need energy-efficiency repairs should apply for the MLGW Share the Pennies Weatherization program. The work includes attic insulation, window replacement, air sealing and other energy-saving repairs. Homeowners can apply at MIFA.o
Traffic will be affected by MLGW repairs on Poplar Avenue
March 21, 2025
At 3 p.m. today, westbound traffic from 3800 - 3900 Poplar Avenue will shift into the far-left eastbound lanes to facilitate water main repairs.
As a result, eastbound traffic will be reduced from three lanes to two lanes along this stretch.
The traffic shift is expected to last approximately
MLGW Honors Natural Gas Utility Workers on March 18
March 18, 2025
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will join other natural gas utilities in observing Natural Gas Utility Workers’ Day on March 18.
It’s a day when communities such as Memphis and Shelby County offer recognition and gratitude to employees who work to provide natural gas service safely and
MLGW is prepared for multi-day weather event
March 14, 2025
Damaging winds, large hail, and strong tornadoes are possible
MLGW is watching the progress and forecast of a multi-day severe weather episode that begins tonight across the Midsouth. Damaging winds, large hail, and strong (EF-2+) tornadoes are possible. Storms will begin this evening and last t
MLGW issues Request for Proposal (RFP) for solar generation and utility-scale battery storage
March 14, 2025
MLGW’s RFP seeking proposals for 100MW of solar generation and 80MW of utility-scale battery storage is now open. Potential vendors can review the opportunity in the MLGW Contracts RFP Portal at https://contractsrfp.mlgw.org/.
Any questions or inquiries related to this RFP, Project, or the
MLGW reminds customers to visit the Downtown, Millington, and Whitehaven community offices while renovations are underway at Lamar
March 14, 2025
Free parking is available at all locations - No appointment necessary
While Memphis Light, Gas and Water makes renovations at its Lamar Office, customers should visit one of the company’s three open offices.
· Downtown Community Office, 245 South Main Street (This location has th
South Community Office closed for renovations
March 10, 2025
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division’s South Community Office, located at 2935 Lamar Ave., has closed for remodeling. The enhanced facility is expected to reopen in late April.
Customers can make an appointment with a credit counselor by going to mlgw.com/QLESS and scheduling a convenient
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting March 19
March 5, 2025
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, Board Room, 220 S. Main.
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