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On Monday, May 20, MLGW water crews will be performing construction from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a large water main in order to accommodate the Loosahatchie River bridge replacement on Raleigh Millington Road.
MLGW will resume normal operations after that time. While no customers should ...
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
MLGW Supplies Liquefied Natural Gas For UPS: UPS Switches to LNG from Diesel in Greater Memphis Area
May 13, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division has entered into a 10-year contract to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) for United Parcel Service’s fleet operation in the Greater Memphis area.
UPS is expanding its use of LNG as a transportation fuel by replacing many of the diesel tractors wi...
Standard & Poor’s Rating Services recently reaffirmed its AA+ rating on all of Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s outstanding debt.
S&P’s AA+ rating, its second highest, is assigned to the standard long term and underlying ratings on MLGW’s electric system ...
Memphis Light, Gas and Water recently began mailing its annual Water Quality Report to all of the utility's water customers. The report is the culmination of a year of laboratory tests revealing that Memphis water is well within Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Tennessee Department ...
This afternoon, the City of Memphis and Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) will celebrate the success of an energy efficiency grant program that has helped weatherize nearly 900 homes and contributed to participants reducing electric bills by an average of 14 percent.
The City of Memp...
Plus-1 Jam: MLGW Celebrates Memphis Music
April 30, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will again celebrate Memphis Music during the month of May with live music on a stage set up on Beale Street by the Elvis statue on the north side of MLGW’s Administration Building, and it’s all for a good cause.
MLGW will sponsor the second annual P...
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, May 2
April 29, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
MLGW, Neighborhood Christian Center Team To Help Seniors “Play It Cool”: 200 Window AC Units Donated to Low-Income Seniors
April 26, 2013
Seniors facing the unrelenting heat of summer can expect a little relief thanks to Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s “Play It Cool” Program. As part of MLGW’s community outreach efforts, 200 window air conditioning units will be available to qualified low-income seniors and ...
MLGW Celebrates Earth Day
April 22, 2013
Saving energy is not only easy, it's good for the earth and your pocketbook. Here are some super easy ways to start saving today:
At work:
Minimize use of the facilities' elevators. Please use the stairs.
Adjust window coverings (blinds) to allow day light ...
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, April 18
April 15, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
Stay Connected with MLGW with the New Android App
April 15, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water has released a new application for Android devices that allows MLGW customers to access a variety of utility related information, including outage status and a new mobile-friendly outage map. One of the app's most useful features is the ability for customers to b...
MLGW water construction crews will be working for the next 5-7 days at Poplar and Ridgeway, a project that will require several lanes of traffic to be closed on Poplar. The crews will start work tomorrow (Tuesday, April 16), and will be working from 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. each day until the completion ...
MLGW Average Residential Bills the Nation’s Lowest: Based on Annual Survey of About 50 Utilities
April 10, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers pay the lowest combined bill for electricity, natural gas, water and wastewater in the U.S., according to a 2013 survey of about 50 utilities across the nation. The survey provides a snapshot of average utility bills and rates effective January 2, 2013. Ful...
Monday's Plus-1 Push Telethon received more than $47,000 in pledges and donations! This means that more than 230 additional families facing a temporary hardship will be able to receive utility assistance this year. Monday's telethon combined the collective efforts of MLGW, News Channel 3...
MLGW to Promote Gas Safety Awareness April 12: MLGW & Local Lowe’s Stores Team for Awareness Campaign Friday
April 9, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division and Lowe’s locations in Shelby County are teaming up to promote natural gas safety awareness on Friday, April 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MLGW Gas Engineering employees will have display tables at several Lowe’s locations to provide inform...
MLGW Water Main Repair on N. Parkway Begins April 9: Some Customers May Experience Rusty Water
April 5, 2013
Final construction to repair a large water main on North Parkway will begin on Tuesday, April 9. This phase of construction will require the shutdown of MLGW's Mallory Pumping Station, but MLGW will utilize other pumping stations to deliver water to customers normally served by this pumping ...
The Plus-1 program was created in 1982 and is a partnership between MIFA and MLGW that provides utility assistance for individuals and families in financial crisis.
Where does the money come from?
MLGW customers sign up to donate by agreeing to add at least $1 per month to their utility ...
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
MLGW has again received reports of scam attempts, targeted to Hispanic both residential and commercial customers. The customers are receiving calls in Spanish telling them that their utility payments are past due, and that their utility services will be cut off immediately unless they go out and...
National Theatre for Children to Perform March 25
Elementary school students will enjoy a multi platform experience performed by the National Theatre for Children (NTC) to teach kids how to be more energy efficient. Sponsored by MLGW, the program will be delivered at South Park Elementary (1...
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, March 21
March 18, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
Memphis Energized (March/April 2013)
March 12, 2013
Memphis Energized is a half-hour television program that features important news from Memphis Light, Gas and Water. Each edition of Memphis Energized features energy-saving information, vital safety tips, utility industry news and information on customer assistance programs. MLGW i...
MLGW Releases Android App
March 8, 2013
MLGW has released a new application for Android devices that allows MLGW customers to access a variety of utility related information, including outage status and a new mobile-friendly outage map.
One of the app's most useful features is the ability for customers to be able to check the ...
Jerry Collins Jr. Reappointed as MLGW President and CEO
March 6, 2013
The Memphis City Council today voted unanimously to confirm Mayor A C Wharton Jr.’s reappointment of Jerry Collins Jr. as Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Collins will serve a five-year term. His appointment will become official with the approval ...
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, March 7
February 28, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
MLGW Launches Redesigned Spanish Website
February 27, 2013
As part of its continuous efforts to better serve the growing Latino segment of its customers, MLGW has launched a redesigned version of its website in Spanish, www.mlgw.com/espanol which features easier navigation, improved graphics, an increased emphasis on interactivity and social media, and ...
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, February 21
February 18, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
We Can help: Shelby Farms Park Conservancy
February 14, 2013
We Can Help is a feature here at Bird on a Wire where we spotlight a community organization and tell you how you can help. To have your organization featured, email sgreenberg@mlgw.org.
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy (SFPC) is the 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that manages and operates Shel...
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, February 7
January 31, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
Grizzlies All-Star forward Zach Randolph and Plus-1
January 25, 2013
Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph gave back to the community, by covering utility payments for families who are in need of assistance. Zach visited with Memphis-area residents on Thursday, January 24 to pay utilities for the residents to have their services restored and to sign autographs. For the...
We Can Help: The Exceptional Foundation
January 23, 2013
We Can Help is a feature here at Bird on a Wire where we spotlight a community organization and tell you how you can help. To have your organization featured, email sgreenberg@mlgw.org.
Jo Anne Fusco (left) is the Executive Director of The Exceptional Foundation of West Tennes...
Zach Randolph Gives to Plus-1 for Fourth Consecutive Year
January 17, 2013
In support of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service, Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph is giving back to the community, by covering utility payments for families who are in need of assistance. For the fourth consecutive year, Randolph has donated $20,000 to Metropolitan Inter-Fait...
MLGW Safety Reminder: Preparing For A Power Outage
January 15, 2013
In any emergency situation, whether it's a tornado, ice storm, earthquake or flood, you need to be prepared for the possibility of temporary power outages. For safety reasons, you should know where your gas and water shutoff valves are located, how to identify the main electric service panel...
We Can Help: MIFA
January 14, 2013
We Can Help is a feature here at Bird on a Wire where we spotlight a community organization and tell you how you can help. To have your organization featured, email sgreenberg@mlgw.org.
Thanks to Linda McNeil, MIFA’s vice president of development, for answering a few questions about MI...
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Thursday, January 17
January 14, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
MLGW, Neighborhood Christian Center Team to Donate Space Heaters, Blankets: 100 Space Heaters, 100 Electric Blankets Available to Qualified Applicants
January 10, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water and the Neighborhood Christian Center are teaming again this year to assist qualified low-income seniors and physically challenged residents of Shelby County through the “Power of Warmth” Program. The program provides space heaters and electric blankets t...
We Can Help: Grow Memphis
January 7, 2013
We Can Help is a feature here at Bird on a Wire where we spotlight a community organization and tell you how you can help.
GrowMemphis is a small non-profit that empowers neighborhoods to create and sustain community gardens that produce fresh, healthy food. But that doesn...
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda for Friday, January 4
January 2, 2013
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a five-member Board of Commissioners who are appointed by the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Public Board of Commissioners Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m., the first and third Thursday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Buildi...
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