Tree-related outages cut down nearly 80%, MLGW says
Memphis Light, Gas and Water tree-trimming crews at work in East Memphis Sept. 25, 2023. MLGW CEO Doug McGowen attributed this year’s outage reduction to fewer storms and the accelerated tree-trimming schedule. (David Boyd/The Daily Memphian file)
With a focus on tree-trimming and milder weather, Memphis Light, Gas and Water reported a drop in area outages from 2023 to 2024.
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