News Releases for: 2015
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, January 6
December 31, 2015
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 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Build
100 Space Heaters, 200 Electric Blankets Available to Qualified Applicants
Just in time for Christmas, MLGW is teaming up with the Neighborhood Christian Center to assist qualified low-income seniors and disabled residents of Shelby County through the Power of Warmth Program.
The Neighbo
Heath Consultants Conduct Gas Leak Surveys for MLGW
December 10, 2015
In the interest of protecting life and property, MLGW is required by law to routinely survey all gas services for leaks. This survey is over the full length of the gas service from the street to the gas meter. For more than 20 years, MLGW has contracted with Heath Consultants, a national company
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, Dec. 16
December 10, 2015
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 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Build
Temporary Road Closures on Canada Road Dec. 10 and 11
December 8, 2015
A portion of Canada Road will be closed on Thursday and Friday evenings, Dec. 10 and 11, from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to repair a water pipe leak. MLGW crews will repair the leak, and Canada Road will be closed at the Huff ‘N Puff Road intersection to Beverly Rivera Drive/ E. Davies Plantation Ro
Meter readings to occur Saturday, December 5
December 4, 2015
Due to the winter holiday schedule, MLGW meter readers will be visiting some homes to perform readings this Saturday, Dec. 5.
Meter readings are generally recorded on weekdays. However, to prevent excessively long billing cycles, scheduling occasionally necessitates weekend readings. Some cu
Temporary Road Closure on I-240 at Poplar on December 6
December 3, 2015
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division repair work will result in the temporary closure of Interstate 240 at Poplar, including east and westbound lanes, for approximately 30 minutes on Sunday, December 6, starting at 7 a.m.
The temporary closure will allow MLGW to repair an existing overhead
Memphis City Council Approves MLGW 2016 Budget
December 2, 2015
Budget includes full implementation of smart meters and electric rate decrease
The Memphis City Council approved the 2016 Budget for Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division Tuesday night. The $1.9 billion budget will become final with the approval of the Council minutes on Dec. 15.
The Cou
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, Dec. 2
November 30, 2015
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 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Build
Electrical repairs to affect traffic in downtown Memphis
November 19, 2015
MLGW crews are preparing to begin emergency repairs to reinforce an electric duct line in downtown Memphis. Traffic on South Second Street will be reduced to one lane between Beale Street and Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Avenue. One lane of Lt. George W Lee Avenue will also be closed near South Second Street
MLGW 2015 Art Contest Open for Entries
November 19, 2015
Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division is once again sponsoring its annual Energy Awareness Poster Contest for students in Shelby County.
This year, the theme is “Saving Water” and the deadline for submissions is Friday, Dec. 4, 2015 at 4 p.m.
The students’ artwork will
MLGW Promotes Gas Safety Awareness November 20
November 18, 2015
Local Lowe’s Stores Team with MLGW for Safety Awareness Campaign
Memphis Light, Gas and Water and Lowe’s Home Improvement Stores in Shelby County are teaming up to promote natural gas safety awareness, gas leak response and “Call 811 Before You Dig” on Friday, Novembe
MLGW Board Meeting Schedule/Agenda - Wednesday, Nov. 18
November 16, 2015
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 1:00 p.m., the first and third Wednesday of each month (unless otherwise noted), at MLGW Administration Build
Memphis Energized Television November/December 2015
November 11, 2015
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 is prou
MLGW named APEX Corporation of the Year by MMBC Continuum
November 6, 2015
The Mid-South Minority Business Council Continuum has awarded MLGW the title of 2015 APEX Corporation of the Year. The announcement was made during the annual Robert R. Church, Sr. Achievement Awards luncheon on Nov. 6.
The award recognizes a company that shows leadership in supporting compa
Temporary Road Closures at I-40 Thursday Night
November 5, 2015
A portion of Interstate 40 will be closed tonight, Nov. 5 to replace fiber cables located just east of the Wolf River bridge.
The effected areas of I-40 include:
Westbound:
I-40 all lanes at Sycamore View, plus the Sycamore View ramp to westbound I-40.
Eastbound:
I-4
As winter approaches, MLGW wants to ensure uninterrupted service to its senior (60+) and disabled customers. The Winter Moratorium program has been in place for over two decades and prevents cutoffs for registered customers during the months of December, January and February.
Participants a
Space limited for utility work forum
November 4, 2015
Memphis Light, Gas and Water is hosting its Nontraditional Careers for Women forum on Nov. 13 at the Salvation Army Kroc Center, 800 E. Parkway South, near the corner of Central and East Parkway.
The free event runs from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. with lunch provided. Space is limited to the fi
MLGW Text Alerts
November 3, 2015
Memphis Light, Gas and Water's Text Alerts program notifies customers of billing due dates and impending cut-offs via text messaging.
Participants in the MLGW Text Alerts program will receive a notification approximately three business days prior to their billing due date and/or scheduled cu
MLGW’s New Pay-by-Phone System Goes into Effect Nov. 15
November 2, 2015
In an effort to further protect customers and comply with new banking industry regulations, MLGW is changing its pay-by-phone process.
Beginning Nov. 15, customers will no longer enter credit card or bank account information via the Interactive Voice Response system. Instead, customers who w