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Thursday, February 9, 2012
In this month's bill...Sign up for Plus-1!
When you get your MLGW bill this month, please consider using the enclosed envelope to make a gift to Plus-1. The program provides vital utility assistance to folks who really need it.
If every MLGW customer donated $1 per month, we could help more than 20,000 people this year. Find out more at http://www.mifa.org/plus-1. And thank you!
(Electronic billing customers can sign up online. Click here!)
Thursday, February 2, 2012
State expanding rebate program for electric cars
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The state of Tennessee is adding a second car model to its electric vehicle rebate program, which so far has drawn fewer participants than expected.
WSMV-TV reported Wednesday that the state will soon begin offering $2,500 rebates to owners of the Chevrolet Volt, an electric hybrid car.
The rebate program in Tennessee is now only open to people who buy the all-electric Nissan LEAF.
Car owners who chose to participate in the program must agree to allow data about how they use and charge their vehicles to be collected for a government-funded study. The information is being gathered by the California-based ECOtality. The company received a $99 million stimulus grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The state added $2.5 million in matching grant money for the rebates.
WSMV-TV reported Wednesday that the state will soon begin offering $2,500 rebates to owners of the Chevrolet Volt, an electric hybrid car.
The rebate program in Tennessee is now only open to people who buy the all-electric Nissan LEAF.Car owners who chose to participate in the program must agree to allow data about how they use and charge their vehicles to be collected for a government-funded study. The information is being gathered by the California-based ECOtality. The company received a $99 million stimulus grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.
The state added $2.5 million in matching grant money for the rebates.
Grizzlies game to benefit MIFA & Plus-1
MIFA has been selected by the Kroger Cares program to benefit from the Memphis Grizzlies game on Wednesday, February 29. Proceeds from the game will benefit MIFA's Plus-1 program, a 30-year partnership with MLGW that provides utility assistance for families in financial crisis.
For information on purchasing tickets, click here.
For information on purchasing tickets, click here.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, TVA, MLGW and EPRI Break Ground on West Tennessee’s First SMART Charging Station for Electric Vehicles
Shelby Farms Park Conservancy, Memphis and Shelby County Office of Sustainability, Tennessee Valley Authority, Memphis Light Gas and Water Division (MLGW) and the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) on Tuesday (January 24 at 10am) will break ground on an electric vehicle charging station that can make electricity from sunlight, store it, and add it to the power grid as needed. Both Memphis Mayor AC Wharton and Shelby County Mayor Mark H. Luttrell will attend the groundbreaking to celebrate the new project at Shelby Farms Park.
The Smart Modal Area Recharge Terminal, or SMART station, developed by TVA and EPRI, is among the first public electric vehicle charging stations. Located at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee, it will be capable of charging plug-in electric vehicles built by all major U.S. auto makers. The SMART station will be built on the existing parking lot next to the Park’s Visitor Center at Patriot Lake and is scheduled to open in June of 2012.
“As one of the region’s premier urban parks, Shelby Farms offers an ideal location for the newest TVA SMART station,” said Laura Campbell, TVA General Manager for Customer Services in West Tennessee. “And as an industry leader in shipping and distribution, Memphis offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide variety of potential transportation electrification applications. TVA thanks the Park, the City, MLGW and EPRI for their team effort and support in making this project become a reality.”
TVA and EPRI commissioned a prototype SMART station at EPRI’s Knoxville research lab in January of 2010. Partners for the Shelby Farms Park project include MLGW and the Shelby Farms Park Conservancy- the nonprofit organization that manages and operates Shelby Farms Park and Shelby Farms Greenline.
The facility will be compliant with safety and technical standards set by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), for vehicle charging using a standard plug (often referred to as an SAE J1772 coupler).
“This system combines a renewable energy source with battery storage and vehicle charging,” said John Halliwell, senior project manager with EPRI.
“We expect combined installations of these technologies to find wider application in the coming years and this system gives us a hands-on opportunity to study their use and impact.”
The new charging station will feature:
Ten parking spaces, each with an electric vehicle charging station supporting charging rates at up to 7.2 kilowatts.
An electric plug designated as the industry standard by the Society of Automotive Engineers that will accommodate all future plug-in vehicles made for the U.S. market.
About 2 kilowatts of solar photovoltaic panels per charging space.
About 5 kilowatt-hours of stationary battery to assist vehicle charging and send power to the grid during periods of peak electricity demand. The batteries also will support the local power grid by lessening the effects of charging multiple cars in one location.
Advanced measurement and controls that will collect data about system energy flows and electric vehicle charging.
The SMART station at Shelby Farms Park will be used over time to study various aspects of electric vehicle charging, including consumer behavior, the impact on the electricity system, infrastructure design and development, and testing different stationary batteries. TVA and EPRI also will assess electric vehicles’ potential to reduce greenhouse gases and other pollutants.
“Shelby Farms Park is the perfect place for West Tennessee’s first SMART station,” said Laura Adams, Shelby Farms Park Conservancy’s executive director. “Environmental sustainability is one of our core values, and we are excited to be part of project that will help support solar and electric vehicle research and to provide an innovative, attractive new feature for Shelby Farms Park and Shelby Farms Greenline visitors.”
The SMART station is being deployed in conjunction with the EV Project, managed by ECOtality North America and including EPRI; TVA; the U.S. Department of Energy; the state of Tennessee; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; the cities of Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and Nashville; and regional utility partners including Memphis Light Gas and Water Division (MLGW).
For more information on TVA electric transportation programs, visit
www.tvafuelsolutions.com. More information on electric transportation research at EPRI is available at www.epri.com.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Storm Summary
The storms that hit last night caused a fair amount of outages. We had about 18,300 customers out at our highest point last night. We restored 10 circuits overnight, leaving about 3,000 customers without power currently.
Our crews are currently working on the most heavily damaged areas, which include Hickory Hill and Whitehaven. An area near Old Brownsville Road also sustained significant damage.
Other current crew locations:
4086 Viscount
1170 E Holmes
1498 Crestwood
3063 Dothan
4197 Pidgeon Roost
4315 Sheffield
3810 Winchester
Crews will continue to work until all power has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
Our crews are currently working on the most heavily damaged areas, which include Hickory Hill and Whitehaven. An area near Old Brownsville Road also sustained significant damage.
Other current crew locations:
4086 Viscount
1170 E Holmes
1498 Crestwood
3063 Dothan
4197 Pidgeon Roost
4315 Sheffield
3810 Winchester
Crews will continue to work until all power has been restored. Thank you for your patience.
Friday, January 20, 2012
Giving the "Power of Warmth"
A recent cold snap sent qualified seniors and disabled residents to the Neighborhood Christian Center (NCC) on 785 Jacksonin search of the Power of Warmth. NCC and MLGW partnered to provide 150 space heaters and 150 electric blankets on a first-come, first-served basis through the outreach program, Power of Warmth.
The donation was right on time for Downtown-resident Beverly Chatman, “My heat doesn’t work so good,” said Chatman, who suffers from a number of ailments including lung disease and diabetes. She blames the diabetes for perpetually cold feet. “I stay chilled.” Chatman chose a heater to help keep her apartment warm.
Vivion Sisuse, NCC Chaplain, said like Chatman, neighbors (the term NCC uses for their clients), are thankful for the donation, “With the economic downturn, we are serving neighbors from all walks of life and they appreciate the assistance.”
Neighborhood Christian Center partnered with us to distribute heaters and electric blankets to residents in need.
Power of Warmth recipient Beverly Chatman admits it’s hard to keep her apartment warm. Chatman doesn’t own a car, but when she heard about the heater giveaway she negotiated transportation to secure a unit. Here, she waits for a ride back to her apartment after receiving her space heater which will help keep her home comfortable during the winter months.
The donation was right on time for Downtown-resident Beverly Chatman, “My heat doesn’t work so good,” said Chatman, who suffers from a number of ailments including lung disease and diabetes. She blames the diabetes for perpetually cold feet. “I stay chilled.” Chatman chose a heater to help keep her apartment warm.
Vivion Sisuse, NCC Chaplain, said like Chatman, neighbors (the term NCC uses for their clients), are thankful for the donation, “With the economic downturn, we are serving neighbors from all walks of life and they appreciate the assistance.”
Neighborhood Christian Center partnered with us to distribute heaters and electric blankets to residents in need.
Power of Warmth recipient Beverly Chatman admits it’s hard to keep her apartment warm. Chatman doesn’t own a car, but when she heard about the heater giveaway she negotiated transportation to secure a unit. Here, she waits for a ride back to her apartment after receiving her space heater which will help keep her home comfortable during the winter months.
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