Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s Behind the Headlines, President & CEO of Memphis Light, Gas & Water, Doug McGowen, and VP of Corporate Communications of Memphis Light, Gas & Water, Ursula Madden, join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Samuel Hardiman.

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s Behind the Headlines, Roshun Austin, President & CEO of The Works, Inc., Amy Schaftlein, Executive Director of United Housing, and Ashley Cash, Memphis Housing & Community Development Director, join host Eric Barnes and Daily Memphian reporter Bill Dries.

MLGW is partnering with Nokia to build the first full-scale, stand-alone 5G network by a municipal utility in the U.S. The project is part of a broader effort to modernize Memphis’ electric grid and improve service reliability.

MLGW is asking customers to reduce electricity use today as high temperatures strain the TVA power grid. No outages are expected, but small changes can help prevent disruptions.

According to MLGW's 2024 Water Quality Report, Memphis water once again meets or exceeds all safety standards, with zero lead violations and high marks for purity.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) has partnered with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to introduce "Smart Thermostat Rewards," a new initiative aimed at helping residential customers conserve energy and reduce their power bills during peak electricity demand.

Since yesterday's storm, MLGW crews have restored power to 15,877 customers and are continuing their efforts to restore service to the remaining affected households.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) is closely monitoring a dangerous and unstable weather system that is expected to affect its service area starting at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 2).

MLGW is set to issue a request for proposals (RFP) for a renewable energy project featuring 100MW of solar generation and 80MW of battery storage. The project aims to start operations by mid- to late 2026.

Temperatures are expected to drop significantly Wednesday night, and wind chills will likely fall below 0°F across much of the Mid-South. MLGW has asked customers to conserve energy between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, and Friday, February 21.