Memphis Light, Gas and Water achieved its 2024–2025 tree-trimming goal four months ahead of schedule. The goal for the fiscal year, which runs from September 1, 2024, to August 31, 2025, was to trim 1,400 miles of trees and vegetation.
MLGW’s Electric Construction team met that goal by Friday, April 25, with help from contracting companies: Kendall Vegetation Services, Lewis Tree Service, Inc. and ABC Professional Tree Services.
“Our customers can all thank this partnership with the tree trimmers and MLGW crews for the significantly improved reliability we have enjoyed during these severe spring storms,” said MLGW President and CEO Doug McGowen.
McGowen added that tree-trimming crews will continue the aggressive tempo until the entire, three-year trim cycle is complete. “Which at this pace, will happen well ahead of schedule.”
Memphis Light, Gas and Water significantly ramped up its tree-trimming efforts in 2023 after ending an agreement with a previous vendor and contracting with three different companies for vegetation management.
The renewed efforts have had a marked impact on the reliability of MLGW’s electric grid.
