There are 12 article(s) tagged MISO:

• August 2022

  • 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.”

    By Letters to the Editor August 02, 2022

• July 2022

  • TVA rival says MLGW savings estimate too low, transmission estimate too high

    MISO CEO John Bear says savings for MLGW from switching its electric power supplier from TVA to the rival power network are at least $100 million a year, which is nearly double the estimate of the power consultant MLGW is using. 

    By Bill Dries July 28, 2022

• June 2022

  • 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. 

    By Keely Brewer June 16, 2022

• November 2021

  • Memphis ranks 2nd in nation for low-cost utilities

    A firm that simplifies bill-paying for households around the country reports that Memphis is second only to Austin, Texas, for having the nation’s lowest average utility bills.

    By Tom Bailey November 29, 2021

• March 2021

  • City Council weighs local action on broader issues from pet sales to pipelines

    The council could take the first of three votes Tuesday, March 16, on a ban of retail sales of dogs and cats as a national pet store chain has moved into Wolfchase. The council could also try to regulate where pipelines are located as a first step toward stopping the Byhalia pipeline project.

    By Bill Dries March 16, 2021

• August 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

  • Next step in MLGW-TVA relationship is probably request for proposals

    The MLGW board meets Wednesday and is likely to get a recommendation from its CEO to find a firm to field price quotes and other specific options toward either staying with TVA or what life after TVA looks like.

    By Bill Dries August 18, 2020

  • MLGW board to get recommendation Wednesday on TVA ties

    The board heard Monday from a coalition of groups pushing for cutting ties to TVA and other electric power suppliers that could replace TVA.

    By Bill Dries August 18, 2020

• July 2020

  • Opinion: Memphis deserves a competitive electricity bid

    Memphis is not in a weak position regarding our electricity choices, and $450M for Memphis believes that a city should never sign a $20 billion contract without at least one competitive bid that addresses all costs, terms and options.

    By Jim Gilliland Jr. July 14, 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

  • $450M for Memphis founder: We need to compare TVA vs. MISO power costs

    To date, four independent studies – including one also financed by MLGW – have come to the same conclusion that if Memphis would leave TVA and join MISO, the city could save up to $450 million a year.

    By Karl Schledwitz May 26, 2020

• February 2019

  • MLGW to talk with other electric providers as it weighs long-term future with TVA

    MLGW president and CEO J.T. Young says the utility will talk with some alternate electric providers as it weighs a long-range examination of ending or altering its 80-year relationship with TVA. 

    By Bill Dries February 22, 2019