Clearwater council advances 30-year Duke Energy deal
By The BriefBrief
Clearwater City Council voted 5-0 to move forward on a 30-year Duke Energy franchise contract.
WHO:Clearwater City Council; Mayor Bruce Rector; Councilmember David Allbritton; Duke Energy
WHAT:Unanimous first vote to advance a 30-year franchise contract with Duke Energy instead of creating a public power utility.
WHEN:Jul 16, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET
WHERE:Clearwater, Florida
WHY:City leaders approved the first step of the 30-year franchise after a feasibility study found a city-owned utility would cost hundreds of millions to buy existing infrastructure.
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