Event Brief
St. Pete-Duke Energy deal ends Friday: Customer impact
Filed: Jul 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: 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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