NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsJuly 31, 2026Pinellas
St. Petersburg's 30-Year Duke Energy Agreement Expires
St. Petersburg's long-standing franchise agreement with Duke Energy expires at midnight on July 31, but residents will see no immediate change in their electric service. The city is currently conducting a $590,000 feasibility study to determine if it should create its own municipal electric utility or negotiate a new contract.
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The expiration of this agreement marks the start of a transition period where the city will decide whether to continue its partnership with Duke Energy or pursue a city-owned utility, a move that could impact long-term electric rates and infrastructure control.
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