News Releases
News Releases for: 2022
MLGW community offices closed Friday
February 2, 2022
Crews working to restore power
(February 3, 2022 – 8 p.m.) – Due to inclement weather conditions, Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Community Offices will be closed on Friday, February 4.
MLGW customers can report outages and get updates on restoration efforts using My Account.
MLGW crews respond to ice storm
February 2, 2022
Memphis Light, Gas and Water crews are working to assess damage, and restore power to more than 116,000 customers affected by Thursday’s ice storm. Memphis and Shelby County are under an ice storm warning and more outages are expected.
More than 50 MLGW crews, contract crews and tree tri
MLGW Community Offices closed Thursday, February 3
February 1, 2022
Due to impending inclement weather conditions, Memphis Light, Gas and Water’s Community Offices will be closed on Thursday, February 3. Customers are encouraged to call 544-6549, use webchat or My Account to conduct business in the meantime. For a list of authorized Pay Agents and other ways
MLGW crews prepare for severe weather
January 31, 2022
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is prepared for severe weather as the National Weather Service forecasts accumulating ice and sleet in the Mid-South beginning Wednesday night.
MLGW crews and additional contract crews are ready to respond to any local damage or outages, however; restoration
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting February 2, 2022
January 26, 2022
President Young to give “State of MLGW” address
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a seven member 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 other
MLGW reopens Power of Warmth applications
January 19, 2022
(January 20, 2022) Memphis Light, Gas and Water has added a second Power of Warmth event in conjunction with the Neighborhood Christian Centers to assist qualified low-income seniors and disabled residents of Shelby County. The MLGW program provides free space heaters and electric bl
MLGW prepares for wintry mix predicted this weekend
January 13, 2022
MLGW is always prepared to deal with weather-related outages and work around the clock if needed. MLGW crews prepare for cold weather by tracking the weather, having additional crews on standby, and ensuring equipment and vehicles are equipped with necessary tools.
MLGW has a preparedness guide
MLGW Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 11, 2022
Memphis Light, Gas and Water offices will be closed on Monday, January 17 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Normal business operations will resume Tuesday, January 18.
MLGW is the largest three-service public power utility in the nation, serving more than 437,000 customers in Memphis
MLGW performing maintenance involving mercaptan
January 10, 2022
MLGW is performing routine maintenance involving mercaptan today at three natural gas facilities near Seward Drive and Walnut Hill Way in Eads, Germantown Parkway and Bellevue Parkway in Cordova and Airways Boulevard and Stateline Road.
This routine work began at 8 a.m. and will last 4-6 hours.
City of Memphis Utility Assistance Fund offers help to residents
January 9, 2022
Memphians who are facing utility cutoff notices may qualify for up to a $500 credit on their MLGW utility bills. Mayor Jim Strickland and the Memphis City Council set aside $1 million for the program which is now in its tenth year.
You will qualify if:
· You’re an existing client
MLGW will read meters Saturday, January 8
January 6, 2022
To better serve our customers and protect them from being billed for 35 days or more of service, Memphis Light, Gas and Water will read meters Saturday, January 8, 2022.
Meters are typically read once per month on a weekday; occasionally the utility reads meters on Saturdays.
For more informa
MLGW Volunteers Will Deliver Energy Kits in Honor of MLK Day
January 6, 2022
Memphis Light, Gas and Water will partner with the SoulsvilleUSA Neighborhoods Development District (SNDD) for its annual Martin Luther King Day of Service on Jan. 13, 2022.
Volunteers will work in small groups, delivering free energy kits in the Soulsville community from 8-11:30 a.m. and will b
MLGW Board of Commissioners Meeting January 19, 2022
January 5, 2022
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is governed by a seven member 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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