Event Brief
St. Pete OKs Duke exit feasibility study
Filed: Jun 04, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Summary: 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 04, 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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