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St. Petersburg OKs study on breaking from Duke
Filed: Jun 04, 2026 at 10:00 PM ET
Summary: Council approved a $590,000 feasibility study on creating a municipal electric utility instead of Duke Energy.
WHO: St. Petersburg City Council; NewGen Strategies and Solutions
WHAT: Approved a $590,000 contract for a feasibility study on whether to form a city-run electric utility
WHEN: Jun 04, 2026 at 7:32 PM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: The current Duke Energy franchise agreement is set to expire in August, prompting a feasibility review of municipal utility options.
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