Memphis Light, Gas and Water achieved its 2024 – 2025 tree-trimming goal four months ahead of schedule. The goal for the fiscal year, which runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, was to trim 1,400 miles of trees and vegetation. MLGW’s Electric Construction team met that goal by Friday, April 25, with help from contracting companies: Kendall Vegetation Services, Lewis Tree Service, Inc. and ABC Professional Tree Services. “Our customers can all thank this partnership with the tree trimmers and MLGW crews for the significantly improved reliability we have enjoyed during these severe spring storms,” said utility President and CEO, Doug McGowen.

President McGowen added that tree-trimming crews will continue the aggressive tempo until the entire, three-year trim cycle is complete. “Which at this pace, will happen well ahead of schedule.”

Memphis Light, Gas and Water significantly ramped up its tree-trimming efforts in 2023 after ending an agreement with a previous vendor and contracting with three different companies for vegetation management. The renewed efforts have had a marked impact on the reliability of MLGW’s electric grid.

MLGW customers can call 544-6549 to report trees, and other vegetation that is overgrown and could potentially interfere with electrical equipment

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.