Ursula Madden named MLGW VP
Madden previously helped Memphis navigate “some of the most difficult times in our history,” said MLGW president and CEO Doug McGowen.
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February 2024
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January MLGW bills up 11%, on average
The utility expects the average customer will end up paying about $90 less this year as compared with last year, but January’s bills aren’t yet trending in that direction.
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January 2024
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Memphis avoided major power outages during a recent winter storm. How?
Even though it was colder for longer, Memphis got a welcome surprise this past storm: The power mostly stayed on.
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Water is Memphis’ new weather problem. What can be done to fix it?
Three years ago, Memphis Light, Gas and Water issued its first boil-water advisory for the area. Since then, it’s issued four more.
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Boil-water advisory ends for MLGW customers
MLGW’s water samples have come back clear.
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MLGW expected to send water samples to state Tuesday
Until the state approves the test’s results, the area’s boil-water advisory remains in effect.
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Water conservation order ends for MLGW customers
The conservation order ended Monday, but the area’s boil-water advisory is still in effect.
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Police chief faces critical City Council vote
MPD Chief Cerelyn “C.J.” Davis was one vote short in a council test vote two weeks ago. The council also expects an update on winter storm recovery effort by MLGW during Tuesday, Jan. 23, committee sessions.
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Eight winter weather-related deaths reported in Shelby County
The causes of the deaths in Shelby County were not provided by the Tennessee Department of Health, which referred questions to local law enforcement authorities.
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Boil-water advisory could lift by Thursday, MLGW chief says
Customers are requested to stop dripping faucets and refrain from going to get their car washed. That will help save 10 million gallons of water a day, Doug McGowen said at a press conference Sunday, Jan. 21.
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Boil-water advisory details, when trash is getting picked up and more
MLGW’s water customers remain under a precautionary boil-water advisory.
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MLGW may know by Sunday when boil-water advisory will end
For the first time in about a week, temperatures are expected to rise above freezing Jan. 21 and officials say that will likely reveal more water main breaks and help them gauge the full extent of damage.
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MLGW issues boil-water advisory for all customers
“We will be working on this for the next few days,” MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen said.
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Why some Memphians have no — or low — water pressure
Water pressure has continued to drop Friday, Jan. 19, for some Memphis Light, Gas and Water customers.
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Precautionary boil-water advisory issued for parts of Shelby County
MLGW has recently added an online tool for customers to check and see if their neighborhood is at risk of contamination and under the boil-water advisory. Read this article for the link.
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Olive Branch declares state of emergency
MLGW asks customers to conserve water
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MLGW asks customers to conserve water
After more than three days of freezing conditions across the Mid-South, MLGW’s concern is shifting from power outages to water issues as mains break and low pressure becomes a predominant issue.
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TVA hits record power demand
The Tennessee Valley Authority supplied more electricity Wednesday morning than at any other point in its history.
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MLGW lifts energy conservation alert
MLGW’s president and CEO said his focus is now on the impacts that extended periods of cold weather can have on the area’s water system.
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Power demand nears record as another cold snap is on the way
Mid-morning Tuesday, TVA’s demand hit 31,000 megawatts, inching closer to the 2022 record that warranted the need for mandatory rolling blackouts. But as of Tuesday night, MLGW CEO Doug McGowen said no blackouts are planned.
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Two weather-related deaths suspected in Shelby County
MLGW, TVA ask customers to conserve energy
Memphis airport is open, weather across nation affecting flights
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TVA power demand could hit record high by Wednesday, affecting Memphis
The last time MLGW’s power supplier TVA experienced record power demand, Memphis had its first rolling blackouts.
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MLGW, TVA ask customers to conserve energy
MLGW and the TVA are asking customers to voluntarily reduce energy uses immediately to avoid brownouts and blackouts.
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Shelby County sees up to 6 inches of snow
The heaviest snowfall landed just east of Germantown.
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Memphis gears up for coming winter storm
“This is not a time to panic,” said Memphis Light, Gas and Water president and CEO Doug McGowen. “It’s a time to prepare.”
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Sanford: Sanitation workers are pawns in a political tussle – again
A $7 increase for enhanced trash collection stalled in a City Council vote. If the increase isn’t approved, 199 full-time Solid Waste employees will lose their jobs.
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Memphis braces for severe cold
Sleet falling outside the National Weather Service of Memphis office Tuesday afternoon is an indication of the weather expected later this week; a light dusting of snow isn’t out of the question.
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