St. Petersburg Challenges Duke Energy | Tampa News

St. Petersburg residents are rallying to boot Duke Energy out of town, launching a petition drive aiming for 16,000 signatures to trigger a city vote on taking over utilities. Sparked by the expiration of their contract, locals demand lower bills and local control over energy — a cause that’s gaining steam as people grow frustrated with costs. While Duke warns the switch would cost $2.7–$4.1 billion and is financially reckless, other Florida cities like Orlando and Tallahassee have already made the leap. The city’s own feasibility study — due by end of 2027 — will weigh financial, technical, and legal factors, with public input planned. It’s a David vs. Goliath moment: a grassroots movement betting that community power can outmuscle a corporate giant. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/57806672e7c7ff95