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Residents press St. Petersburg council to fund feasibility study on public power as Duke contract nears end
Summary
Multiple residents urged the City Council to fund a feasibility study into municipal (public) power ahead of the city's contract renewal with Duke Energy in 2026, citing rising bills, reliability problems and climate goals.
Multiple residents urged the St. Petersburg City Council on July 23 to commission a feasibility study on municipal (public) power as the city's contract with Duke Energy approaches renewal in 2026. Speakers at the open forum described steep electricity bills, inconsistent net-metering credits for rooftop solar and outages that pose health risks for residents who rely on medical equipment.
The call for a formal study came from a string of public commenters who said the city should evaluate whether a city-owned utility or other alternatives could deliver lower costs, more local accountability and faster progress toward the council's 100% renewable energy goal.
Why it matters: A feasibility study would provide city leaders…
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