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MLGW warns of higher bills after prolonged cold; committee advances consent agenda
Summary
Doug McGowan told council committees that historic cold drove high natural gas and electricity use and urged customers to seek payment arrangements now; MLGW presented fiscal consent items including utility assistance grants, a software replacement, license renewals and janitorial and consulting contracts.
Doug McGowan, president of Memphis Light, Gas & Water, told the council on Feb. 3 that the prolonged cold spell caused historically high natural gas and electricity consumption and that customers should expect larger February bills.
"There will be a little sticker shock," McGowan said, urging customers who expect difficulty to contact MLGW for payment plans rather than waiting for cutoff notices. He…
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