There are 5 article(s) tagged tree trimming:

• June 2024

  • MLGW sues tree-trimming contractor

    Memphis Light, Gas and Water took one of its former tree-trimming contractors to court, alleging the company’s failure to perform put Memphis at risk of power outages. 

    By Samuel Hardiman June 11, 2024

• April 2024

  • Keep the power on or keep it green? The paradox of tree trimming

    Foliage has historically caused about 40% of power outages in Memphis, but thick canopies shelter residents from the sun and harsh winds, meaning tree trimming is a balancing act for MLGW.

    By Keely Brewer April 29, 2024

• July 2023

  • MLGW chief: Failure to trim trees increased outages fivefold

    If MLGW had met its tree-trimming goals, trees would have caused an estimated 25 circuit outages in 2020, according to utility President and CEO Doug McGowen. Instead, they caused 120. 

    By Keely Brewer July 12, 2023

  • The plot thickets: Officials oppose Bartlett tree-trimming allegation

    Former Bartlett Mayor A. Keith McDonald and MLGW head Doug McGowen dispel an allegation that McDonald’s 2014 stance on tree-trimming practices contributed to recent storm damage in the suburb.

    By Michael Waddell July 08, 2023

• March 2022

  • Ice storm advisory team begins work

    The 51-member panel held its first meeting Thursday, March 17.

    By Bill Dries March 18, 2022