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Sep 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Grassroots push public power ballot measure in St. Pete
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Grassroots groups launched the “Public Power” campaign in St. Petersburg to seek a voter decision on creating a city-owned electric utility that would replace Duke Energy. Organizers say they want the measure on the 2028 ballot, citing potential rate savings, improved reliability, and local control amid rising rate hikes and growing energy demand.
WHO: Dump Duke, the Sierra Club, Florida Rising, and campaign organizers including climate justice campaigner Katina Rentas Negron; St. Petersburg City Councilmember Richie Floyd
WHAT: Announced a Public Power campaign to place a ballot measure on the 2028 ballot to create a city-owned electric utility replacing Duke Energy
WHEN: Reported Sep 2, 2026 at 7:01 PM ET
WHERE: St. Petersburg, Florida
WHY: Concerns about escalating electricity rate hikes and growing energy demands from potential future data centers have fueled the effort.
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