NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — All 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 to their electric service. The city is currently conducting a $590,000 feasibility study to determine if it should continue with Duke Energy or transition to a city-owned municipal electric utility.
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The expiration of this agreement marks the start of a new negotiation phase that will determine whether St. Petersburg continues its 30-year partnership with Duke Energy or pursues a city-owned utility, a decision that could impact long-term electric rates and infrastructure control.
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organizationFOX 13 News“Reported on the expiration and received a statement from Duke Energy.”locationSt. Petersburg“The municipality currently evaluating its future electric utility options.”organizationSt. Petersburg City Council“Approved the $590,000 feasibility study to evaluate municipalization.”organizationDuke Energy“The company currently providing electric service to approximately 161,000 custom”