(April 20, 2011) - MLGW has created a new iPhone application that allows MLGW customers to access a variety of utility related information, including outage status and a new mobile-friendly outage map. The app is available for free download in the Apple iTunes app store at www.apple.com or through iPhone, iPod or iPad devices. One of the app's most useful features is the ability for customers to be able to check the status of an outage at their address.

Customers will need the phone number associated with their MLGW account and the last four numbers of their social security number OR their 16-digit account number. Other features:

Payment arrangements

Important numbers

Payment locations

Bill due date and amount

Energy tips

MLGW plans to develop Android and Blackberry apps in the future.

MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 423,000 customers in Memphis and Shelby County.