Nearly 19,000 MLGW customers haven’t seen a bill in months
MLGW’s Smart Meters are failing at a rate that suggests a design flaw, and the problem has delayed about $12.5 million in payments to the utility.
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February 2023
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January 2023
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TVA turns to industry panel to review winter power performance
During a MLGW board meeting Wednesday, CEO Doug McGowen indicated that load forecasting would be part of the TVA review, “because there were some real issues to talk about there.”
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MLGW CEO McGowen: Priority is infrastructure overhaul
MLGW president and CEO Doug McGowen says his priority is finding ways to accelerate the $1.2 billion, five-year plan to upgrade the utility’s infrastructure.
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Memphis isn’t alone in water challenges, as nation struggles to repair aging systems
An industry group estimates there are 250,000 to 300,000 water main breaks in the U.S. every year — generating an estimated loss of 6 billion gallons of treated drinking water across the country.
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Millions of gallons of water flooded empty buildings during extreme winter weather
MLGW president and CEO Doug McGowen said Tuesday that the utility had to double the amount of water it pumped from the Memphis Aquifer because of fire protection systems and water mains breaking.
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MLGW plans internal review after blackouts, water crisis
A week after single-digit temperatures descended on Memphis — wreaking havoc on the city’s power supplier and creating a water distribution crisis — Memphis Light, Gas and Water shared plans to address its shortcomings.
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December 2022
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McGowen: Normal pressure for most coming Thursday a.m.
While normal water pressure and availability should be restored, Memphians can expect to remain under the city’s boil-water advisory for at least another day or two.
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Auto experts explain pros and cons of road salt
When winter weather approaches, roads are treated with a less finely ground version of sodium chloride called rock salt to lower the freezing point, which facilitates ice melting and prevents water from freezing.
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38,000+ MLGW customers have little to no water
MLGW President Doug McGowen said it could take “a few days” to get the leaks fixed and the system stabilized. From there, it could take “a couple of days” to sample the water and lift the advisory.
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Water problems will continue for four to five days as MLGW finds leaks ‘everywhere’
The boil water advisory remains in place even as MLGW has fixed 19 of 22 water main breaks. “What you’ll hear from our crews is that we are finding leaks everywhere now,” MLGW President Doug McGowen said.
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Doug McGowen heads first MLGW meeting as severe cold bears down on Memphis
Though dangerously cold wind chills are predicted for the Memphis area, MLGW doesn’t expect widespread power outages. But McGowen is keeping a focus on the local water system.
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November 2022
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City Council Scorecard: Changes at the top and pulling MLGW closer to City Hall
Thecouncil scorecard looks at the moves of city chief operating officer Doug McGowen to head Memphis Light Gas and Water Division and Chandell Ryan to the number two post at City Hall as well as a primer on both positions.
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With Doug McGowen at helm, MLGW to be included in city administration
Before his confirmation by the Memphis City Council this week, Doug McGowen indicated MLGW will move closer to Memphis’ day-to-day operations. He also said the city-owned utility could expand to include broadband and has to improve its responsiveness to Memphians.
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Doug McGowen confirmed as head of MLGW
The council also confirmed Chandell Ryan as the city’s new chief operating officer — the first woman to hold the No. 2 post in city government.
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October 2022
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Council weighs Tom Lee Park damage dispute, McGowen’s move to MLGW
The council also takes preliminary votes Tuesday, Nov. 1, on a plan and financing arrangements for an ambitious remake of the Klondike community in North Memphis.
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Standoff over next MLGW CEO could be settled Tuesday
Mayor Jim Strickland has nominated Doug McGowen to lead the city-owned utility. But council chair Martavius Jones wants the city to do a national search for the next president and CEO of MLGW.
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Council showdown on MLGW appointment delayed another week
The council has unusual back-to-back meetings this week and next week, which might have been a factor in delaying what could be a standoff over the appointment for another week.
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Council chairman wants national search for next MLGW president
The appointment of Doug McGowen to head the utility and the appointment of Chandell Ryan to succeed McGowen as city chief operating officers are not on next week’s committee agenda for the council to consider.
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Memphis COO to lead MLGW
Doug McGowen has been COO since Mayor Jim Strickland took office in 2016. With council confirmation, Chandell Ryan would become the first woman to run city government on a day-to-day basis.
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July 2022
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Mud Island review to look at park’s long-term place in larger riverfront
Chief Operating Officer Doug McGowen talks about the city’s study of a long-range plan for Mud Island River Park 40 years after it opened.
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June 2022
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Council closes budget season with $2.70 tax rate, boost to some pay raises
The council also narrowed a plan to increase the pay of city employees to one that adds 1% to the pay of about 2,000 unrepresented employees.
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March 2022
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Moody claims 2020 city mask mandate flap shows Harris’ ‘lack of leadership’
Moody’s campaign to upset incumbent county Mayor Lee Harris points to letters exchanged by city and county attorneys highlighting issues between local leaders and jurisdictional lines, specifically over the city’s possible role in contact tracing.
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January 2022
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Cruise line arrivals push waterfront plans
Viking Cruises will begin traversing the Mississippi River in June, joining two other cruise lines docking in Memphis. The city plans a $62 million Waterfront District to meet the demand.
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Officials to pause issuance of health orders
“We will continue to promote and protect the health of Shelby County citizens and residents,” Dr. Taylor said.
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State change in discount rate to cost city $500,000 in next fiscal year
The state has lowered the percentage it expects to make on investments that finance pension funds. By state law, the city of Memphis must lower its discount rate as well in the spring budget season.
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