Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)

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.

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.

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.

President Trump's first weeks in office included executive orders that aim to stop or roll back former President Biden's ambitious climate agenda and redirect the country's attention to fossil fuels.

MLGW and TVA implemented voluntary energy conservation measures as energy demands surged amid freezing temperatures.

Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) is teaming up with the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to comprehensively inspect utility poles and associated equipment in the Orange Mound neighborhood.