MLGW observes Public Power Week from October 6 to 12, along with the American Public Power Association and around 2,000 other community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities that collectively provide electricity to 54 million Americans.

Public Power Week is an annual nationwide observance organized by the American Public Power Association (APPA) to celebrate the role and benefits of community-owned, not-for-profit electric utilities. Held during the first week of October each year, the event is a time for public power utilities to engage with their communities, raise awareness about the advantages of public power, and educate customers about the services and reliability they provide.

For this year’s Public Power Week, we would like to share an article about MLGW’s efforts to foster the next generation of utility professionals. Sparking Interest in Utility Jobs through Meaningful Experiences” can be found on APPA’s website.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving the residents of Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee since 1939. MLGW consistently provides customers with rates that are amongst the lowest in the nation and stewards a water supply from artesian wells that is minimally treated. Actively engaged in promoting the prosperity of Memphis and Shelby County, MLGW supports the seven local chambers in its service area and makes doing business with local, minority- and women-owned business a priority. Deeply rooted in the community, its employees generously donate time and money in support of bettering the Greater Memphis area.