Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)

MLGW is now accepting applications for its Winter Moratorium program, which protects seniors and disabled customers from utility disconnections during the months of December, January, and February. The deadline to apply is November 30, 2025.

Perea Elementary has received a $210,000 grant from TVA’s School Uplift program, recognizing its efforts to reduce energy waste and improve learning environments. The program, supported by MLGW and TVA, helps schools save on energy costs and reinvest in education.

This week on WKNO/Channel 10’s Behind the Headlines, Eric Barnes hosts a journalist roundtable with The Memphis Flyer’s Toby Sells, MLK50’s Katherine Burgess, and Daily Memphian reporters Bill Dries and Laura Testino.

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.