Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation
With Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division now leaning toward staying the TVA as its power supplier, suburban leaders’ focus shifts to representation on the utility’s board.
Topic: MLGW
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September 2022
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MLGW leaders recommend staying with TVA for greatest value, least risk
TVA’s long-term contract proposal offers a 3% reduction in MLGW’s current base rate but also includes a 20-year termination notice compared to the current five-year notice. The City of Memphis has responded to the recommendation.
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Suburban mayors back MLGW recommendation, still want representation
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August 2022
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TVA denies reliance on MISO during grid strain
Less than 24 hours before MLGW management makes a recommendation for the utility’s next power supplier, the TVA refuted claims that it leaned on another electricity provider during some of the hottest days of the year.
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MLGW to recommend future electricity supplier
At Thursday’s meeting, MLGW management will recommend whether they think the utility should continue with TVA or go with a different power provider.
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Suburbs stand together, want MLGW to remain with TVA
Another round of suburbs add their input Tuesday, Aug. 30, on the potential MLGW-TVA split.
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Arlington, Collierville, Millington want a say ahead of MLGW recommendation
Half of Shelby County’s suburbs passed a resolution seeking a voice in decisions regarding Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division.
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Suburbs to consider formal support for MLGW to stay with TVA
A resolution has been drafted that will encourage Memphis Light, Gas & Water Division to remain with Tennessee Valley Authority for reliability and to avoid high infrastructure costs.
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MLGW to resume cutoffs for overdue bills
On a deferred payment plan, customers must pay at least 25% of their total outstanding balance — or whatever percentage brings their outstanding balance below $2,000.
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MLGW to reopen lobbies on Oct. 3
The Downtown, Whitehaven, Lamar and Millington offices will return to their previous capacity, but the Summer Avenue location’s lobby will remain closed as MLGW scouts a new office space.
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City Council hires energy consultant to aid vote if MLGW leaves TVA
If MLGW opts to enter into a contract with a new electric supplier, the board will make a recommendation to the council, at which point Tabors Caramanis Rudkevich would step in.
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Long wait list, contractor shortage put weatherproofing program out of reach for many
An MLGW program allows some customers to make their homes more energy efficient — for free — but there’s a waiting list to get on the waiting list.
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Opinion: The suburbs need a voice on whether MLGW will leave TVA
Isn’t it time for MLGW to expand their board representation to include the entire service area instead of restricting voting membership to Memphis?
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MLGW line worker dies in accident on the job
He is the 37th employee of MLGW to die on the job since 1941.
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Council moves to hire consultant after members clash over MLGW process
The body’s chairwoman issued a separate request for proposals — and other council members said they were oblivious to the request.
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Memphis’ streetlights to be converted to LED
All 77,330 of the city’s high-pressure sodium streetlights will be replaced with LED lighting in a project that includes an automated management system that notifies MLGW when the lights are out.
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MLGW joins statewide electric vehicle fast charging network
The utility received a great that will help it upgrade its infrastructure to be part of a network of 32 fast charging units on interstates and major highways.
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Letter to the Editor: TVA decision too important to take chances
“Chances are good that TVA will eventually come around to reasonable conditions that benefit both themselves and the Memphis area.”
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Memphis faces hottest summer on record
Memphis is experiencing the hottest summer on record so far, and last month was the second hottest July in the city’s history.
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July 2022
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Environmental groups urge MLGW to invest in renewable energy
The organizations said it’s a crucial moment as MLGW’s board prepares to make a recommendation on its next electric supplier contract.
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City attorney ready to make recommendation on energy consultant for TVA-MLGW debate
In April, the Memphis City Council authorized its attorney Allan Wade to identify potential energy consultants. He researched 21 potential candidates.
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Arlington-area church pays utilities bills for more than 100 MLGW customers
The church’s leadership believes in “corporate” tithing. Just like they want their members to tithe 10% of their income to the church, Oak Spring donates 10% of its revenue to the community.
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Opinion: MLGW consultant massively underestimated benefits of leaving TVA
Former MLGW president and CEO: “The consultant’s presentation seemed designed to frighten and make people afraid to take the risk of leaving TVA, rather than make us aware of its benefits and rewards.”
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June 2022
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MLGW expects sizeable increase in power bills this summer
MLGW customers will see a 20% to 40% rate increase between July and September, which could raise bills between $30 and $60 per month.
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Heat wave strains power supply, customers asked to cut back usage
Amid record-breaking power demand region-wide and triple-digit temperatures, MLGW power outages peaked around 8,400 last week.
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First public bidder for MLGW electricity contract is familiar name
At a meeting Tuesday, local residents in favor of a split from the Tennessee Valley Authority criticized MLGW’s bid process — and learned who submitted at least one of the power proposals.
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