"Thank you, Dr. Ciscel!" an interview with David H.
Ciscel, Ph.D.(interview)(Interview)
After 33 years at the University of Memphis, Dr. David H. Ciscel
has announced his retirement. Within these years at the University, Dr.
Ciscel has served in a number of different teaching and . . .
Pushing the envelope: a promising example of ORNL's work on
integrating building technologies is progress in creating affordable
If ORNL's Jeff Christian could have his way, next-generation
houses in East Tennessee would generate as much electricity as they
consume. Such zero-energy homes, which eliminate electric bills . . .
MLGW meets the challenges of the restructured gas
industry.
MLGW's mission is to provide customer-focused, reliable, safe,
and cost-effective utility services to the Greater Memphis community.
There are continual challenges in trying to meet these goals, . . .
Daylight saving time saves more than time.
Most people view Daylight Saving Time as a necessary evil, an
inconvenience that gives us an extra hour of sleep in October and robs
us of an hour of sleep in April. Spring forward, fall back, lose . . .
Why are energy prices so high?
We often hear that energy is the lifeblood of our economy and that
is quite true. Our economic growth and our economic and social
well-being depend on safe, affordable and dependable supplies of . . .
Memphis by the numbers.(Memphis Light Gas and Water customer
base)(Illustration)
Total Number of MLGW Customers for 1990,
2000, and 2003
1990 359,024
2000 409,070
2003 427,154
Source: Memphis Regional Chamber and Memphis Light,
Gas and Water Division.
Note: Table made . . .
Driving change--one hybrid at a time.(energy consumption and
hybrid vehicles )
The Gas-Guzzling Status Quo
The auto industry spends $8 billion a year on advertising, with
most of it spent convincing the American consumer that bigger is good,
bigger and faster is even . . .
MLGW takes innovative path to ensure stable rates.(Memphis Light,
Gas & Water innovative management)
MLGW has a long-standing commitment to providing the best possible
service at the lowest possible rates, and the utility has received
numerous awards that illustrate its effectiveness in achieving . . .
How high are gasoline prices?
Rising gasoline prices provided plenty of fodder during the 2004
political campaign season as retail gasoline prices, including taxes,
edged over $2.00 per gallon in most parts of the country. In . . .
Memphis by the numbers.(Brief Article)(Illustration)
Shelby County and City of Memphis
Estimated Median Household Income, 2001 and 2002
(Inflation Adjusted Dollars)
2001 2002
Shelby County 39,698 36,701
Memphis 31,842 . . .
The Memphis economy.(nonfarm employment statistics)
Data on the Nonfarm Employment and Unemployment Rates are for the
Memphis MSA that includes Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton counties in
Tennessee; Crittenden County, Arkansas; and DeSoto County, . . .
Resources available to help customers control utility costs and
consumption.(Buyers Guide)
Cut Energy Waste To Save
Rising energy costs--be it natural gas, oil, or gasoline--are
prompting many consumers to examine operating costs in a manner not seen
since the energy crisis of the . . .
About MLGW.(Memphis Light Gas and Water)(Brief Article)
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW) is the largest three-service
utility in the nation. With more than 2,800 employees, the utility
brings electricity, natural gas, and water services to . . .
To drill or not to drill.(oil well drilling environmental and
economic prespective)
In March 2005, the Senate approved, by a 51-49 vote, drilling in
the Artic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR) in Alaska. In 1980,
then-President Jimmy Carter approved a bill that if approved by . . .
The Memphis economy.(Illustration)
Data for the Memphis MSA Non-farm Employment and Unemployment Rate
are for the Memphis MSA that includes Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton
counties in Tennessee; Crittenden County, Arkansas; and DeSoto . . .
The economic impacts of a reduction in TennCare Program
Expenditures on both the State of Tennessee and Shelby County.
Introduction
Growing numbers of uninsurable citizens within the state of
Tennessee, increasing numbers of citizens unable to afford health
insurance, and the growing cost of providing healthcare . . .
U.S. and energy.(energy statistics)(Illustration)
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Summary of U.S. and Tennessee Nuclear Power Plants,
1980-2000
1980 1990 2000 2000
(U.S.) (U.S.) (U.S.) (TN)
Operable . . .
Green Power Switch offers environmentally-friendly
generation.
Electric power generation from fossil fuels such as coal and
natural gas creates significant emissions resulting in greenhouse gases,
acid rain, and other air quality problems. In addition to . . .
Memphis Light, Gas and Water: meeting the challenge.(Brief
Article)
Who knows more about utilities than Shelby County's own
Memphis Light, Gas and Water (MLGW)? Business Perspectives wanted to
know how MLGW was meeting the challenge of high energy prices. We . . .
Summer 2005 motor gasoline outlook.
Summary
* Petroleum markets are tight and are likely to remain so through
the summer season (April through September). High crude oil costs,
refinery capacity constraints, strong gasoline demand . . .
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