There are 494 article(s) tagged MLGW:

• September 2020

  • MLGW halts utility cutoffs for another two weeks

    The announcement came Tuesday as Memphis City Council members called for a better accounting of the various funds that help those behind on utility bills.

    By Bill Dries September 01, 2020

• August 2020

  • City puts $3.5 million toward MLGW fund to slow chain reaction

    Thousands of people began to contact MLGW Friday and Monday to work out payment plans, overwhelming the utility's phone bank and creating long lines outside branch offices. 

    By Bill Dries August 27, 2020

  • It’s not about electricity; it’s about buying

    When we get into buying big stuff, like $20 billion to $25 billion worth of electricity, there are laws and rules, conventions, traditions and common sense that apply. One of these is getting competitive bids from more than one capable bidder.

    By John Malmo August 26, 2020

  • Trump TVA shake-up could complicate MLGW-TVA issue

    President Trump's shake-up of the Tennessee Valley Authority board appears to have nothing to do with the coming decision by Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division on whether to stay with or leave the federal agency.

    By Bill Dries August 04, 2020

• July 2020

  • MLGW extends moratorium on late utility payment cutoffs

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division won't be cutting off utilities for those late on their bills. Customers now have until Aug. 24 to pay their bills or work out a payment plan with MLGW.

    By Bill Dries July 30, 2020

  • MLGW pole blocks Grind City from opening taproom

    Owners have spent nearly $11 million building Grind City Brewery Co. near Uptown. They are frustrated that the taproom's opening has been delayed for months while they wait for MLGW to move a power pole from the middle of the access drive. 

    By Tom Bailey July 24, 2020

  • Sheep help land, modern technology coexist at area solar farm

    More than 1,000 ewes have come to the Millington Solar Farm as part of a “regenerative energy” initiative.

    By Michael Waddell July 07, 2020

• May 2020

  • Behind the Headlines: MLGW President and CEO J.T. Young

    Listen as J.T. Young discusses the Integrated Resource Plan, a process to help MLGW find the most cost-effective, eco-friendly and reliable energy source.

    By Eric Barnes May 31, 2020

  • Behind the Headlines: TVA President and CEO Jeff Lyash

    MLGW's 80-year partnership with the Tennessee Valley Authority is up for renewal. TVA president and CEO Jeff Lyash talks with Eric Barnes and Bill Dries about the benefits of continuing this contract.

    By Eric Barnes May 26, 2020

  • Council Scorecard: Mask ordinance and MLGW bonds

    The latest edition of our tracking of Memphis City Council votes includes May council moves on an ordinance that would require masks for face covering to be worn in public and some larger issues that showed up in votes on Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division bond issue votes.

    By Bill Dries May 19, 2020

• April 2020

  • Wade role as $354 million MLGW bond co-counsel surfaces again

    The city council's attorney has been bond counsel on 17 of the 18 Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division bond issues over the past 28 years. The relationship is being brought up again as the utility's relationship with TVA is being examined. 

    By Bill Dries April 25, 2020

• March 2020

  • Coronavirus daily blog, March 13: Grizzlies to pay game-night employees

    • Germantown cancels programming until end of March
    • Bartlett changes municipal services
    • Municipal school districts to close through March 27
    • First Shelby County coronavirus patient released from hospital
    • Weekend looms large for restaurateurs

     

    Confirmed cases

    Tennessee

    26

    Shelby County

    2

    By The Daily Memphian Staff March 20, 2020

• February 2020

  • Questions surrounding MLGW break from TVA surface at meeting

    Those who will make a recommendation on whether the Memphis utility supplier should cut ties with the TVA want a scenario on switching to Midcontinent Independent System Operator included in the research.

    By Bill Dries February 27, 2020

  • Young: TVA/MLGW question likely biggest in utility’s history

    In his first "State of MLGW" address, President and CEO J.T. Young said power outages are up and are lasting longer as the utility begins its $1 billion five-year infrastructure overhaul. 

    By Bill Dries February 20, 2020

  • MLGW in talks to remove payment kiosks from payday lenders

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water President J.T. Young says the utility is exploring ending its contract with a payment kiosk company that includes payment stations at 30 ACE Cash Express outlets.

    By Bill Dries February 18, 2020

  • What comes after MLGW rate hike? That’s the topic of discussion

    After winning approval of multi-year rate hikes for gas, water and electric, leaders of the utility division are still talking about efficiencies and accountability with the Memphis City Council members who approved those rate hikes.

    By Bill Dries February 09, 2020

• January 2020

  • Politics Podcast: MLGW rate hike, and a possible post-TVA utility

    Council members J.B. Smiley Jr. and Dr. Jeff Warren talk about the legal opinion they are seeking on a way to finance MLGW infrastructure with projected savings from leaving the Tennessee Valley Authority.

    By Bill Dries January 27, 2020

  • Aquifer study cleared to continue after holdup in MLGW funding

    A $1,235,000 contract amendment for research on the Memphis Sand aquifer has been executed by Memphis Light Gas and Water and University of Memphis. It's retroactive to last July 1.

    By Wayne Risher January 25, 2020

  • Germantown residents hope outages decrease with MLGW rate hike

    Germantown will benefit from the MLGW rate hike approved this week. J.T. Young says cable repairs are a part of the company's improvement plan.

    By Abigail Warren January 23, 2020

  • MLGW seeks firmer grasp of aquifer study’s progress

    Memphis Light, Gas & Water's new contract with University of Memphis on a five-year aquifer study adds data and reporting requirements designed to keep the utility abreast of research activity.

    By Wayne Risher January 23, 2020

  • City Council raises electric rates, looks at cutting ties with TVA

    The rate hike marks a breakthrough for MLGW, which has had two other multi-year rate-hike proposals rejected by the Council in the past two years. The legal opinion on bonds backed by projected post-TVA savings was part of the compromise.

    By Bill Dries January 22, 2020

  • New eatery has opening gambit; snake-wearing Bar-Kay gets a surprise

    It's Jan. 22, and The Early Word is talking about brands, beignets, chess, beauty pageants and bugs. It's a banner day. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 22, 2020

  • Council to discuss pulling residency referendum from November ballot

    The discussion over the residency item is another indication of new thoughts on a city council with six new members. The second council meeting of the year also features more discussion and a possible vote on an electric rate increase from Memphis Light, Gas and Water Division and possible funding for Mayor Jim Strickland's Public Service Corps.

    By Bill Dries January 21, 2020

  • MLGW: Extra crews, planning minimized storm’s wallop

    The utility expected all power to be restored to customers by midnight Monday. Presidents Island had the most sustained damage, with numerous power poles broken or uprooted by straight-line winds.

    By Bill Dries January 13, 2020

  • The Early Word: Memphis has opportunities with youth, river port and Grizz

    Welcome to the week! Today is Monday, Jan. 13, and the wheel tax, a land swap and a ban on stand-alone apartment buildings are all up for discussion. 

    By Mary Cashiola January 13, 2020