Duke Energy outlines off-site solar program, says New Port Richey is 50% of its sustainability target

Aug 5, 2025

Duke Energy representatives described the Clean Energy Connection off-site solar subscription program and told the council the city is subscribed to enough RECs to account for roughly 50% of municipal electricity usage; staff and Duke Energy answered questions about net metering, program costs and projected payback.

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Duke Energy representatives briefed the council on the company's Clean Energy Connection program and New Port Richey's participation. Katie Christian, director of government and community relations for Duke Energy, said the program lets municipalities subscribe to generation from off-site solar facilities and receive Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and credits to reduce reported Scope 2 emissions.

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