St. Pete-Duke Energy deal ends Friday: Customer impact
By The BriefBrief
St. Petersburg’s 30-year Duke Energy franchise expires Friday, but Duke says service will continue; city reviews municipal utility plans.
WHO:St. Petersburg city leaders and Duke Energy
WHAT:St. Petersburg’s 30-year electric franchise agreement with Duke Energy expires; Duke will continue providing electric service while the city studies a municipal utility.
WHEN:Jul 31, 2026 at 8:54 AM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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