St. Petersburg Eyes Public Power | Tampa News

St. Petersburg, Florida, is gearing up to potentially break away from Duke Energy by launching a public power initiative, aiming to put the issue on the ballot in 2028. Backed by grassroots groups, the campaign promises lower bills and local control, citing Orlando’s success as proof. But Duke Energy warns it could cost up to $4 billion to buy out infrastructure and build a new system—calling it unaffordable. The city commissioned a feasibility study in June, with results expected in 2027, before voters decide whether to take charge of their electricity future. 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/1579614be5a4332e