“The return on investment is pretty remarkable."
“Hopefully, they can find a resolution here pretty soon so that this doesn’t become a significant issue.”
“For us, this is a critical, critical piece of legislation that needs to change."
A much-anticipated feasibility study found that municipal electric customers would immediately save $17.70 on monthly bills.
St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch has already discussed a 10-year contract extension with Duke Energy to "ensure reliable service and build the substantial capital plan required...
City Councilmember Richie Floyd said the city could use the money it spends on Duke’s convoluted, subscription-based Clean Energy Connection Program to pay for a feasibility...
St. Petersburg’s clean energy goals face gale-force headwinds, primarily due to its reliance on a publicly traded utility conglomerate. Pinellas County terminated an agreement with Duke...
St. Petersburg residents will likely see their municipal utility bills increase by 8-9% as administrators continue grappling with increased infrastructure costs exacerbated by an unprecedented hurricane...
Clearwater officials allocated $500,000 to weigh the pros and cons of establishing a municipal utility in August 2024. St. Petersburg City Council members have also broached...
A Jacksonville-based high-speed internet provider plans to establish a local underground network and open an office in St. Petersburg this year. IQ Fiber believes it can...
