St. Petersburg voted to fund a $590K study on leaving Duke Energy, but no final decision or immediate change is planned.
WHO:St. Petersburg City Council; city leaders; Duke Energy
WHAT:Approved a feasibility study to evaluate whether St. Petersburg could leave Duke Energy and create a city-owned utility
WHEN:Jun 4, 2026 at 7:41 PM ET
WHERE:St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY:Residents are demanding relief from skyrocketing electricity rates, prompting the city to assess potential cost savings and a transition plan before the Duke franchise expires in August
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