Coalition Formed, Petition Circling St. Pete to Swap Duke Energy for City-Led Power

Coalition formed, petition circling St. Pete to swap Duke Energy for City-led power

A coalition in St. Petersburg is hoping to energize a movement to send Duke Energy packing.

St. Pete group launches petition to put Duke Energy decision before voters

The group is aiming to collect roughly 20,000 to 25,000 signatures by the middle of 2027 to get the measure on the 2028 ballot.

Power for and by the people? St. Petersburg citizens launch campaign for municipal utilities

ST. PETERSBURG — A coalition of local organizations in St. Petersburg announced Wednesday a petition campaign to try to place a measure before the public that, if approved, would make the city the first in more than 20 years in Florida to run its own electric utility. The pronouncement comes after the St. Petersburg City […]

How a proposal to ditch Duke Energy could get on St. Petersburg ballots

A new coalition officially kicked off their petition drive with Dump Duke, saying voters should have a say in their electric bills.

St. Pete activists push to put city-owned utility on 2028 ballot

A coalition of St. Petersburg community groups launched a petition Wednesday to create a city-owned electric utility on the 2028 ballot following the expiration of Duke Energy's franchise agreement.

Group aims for changes with 'Dump Duke' movement

The group looking to drop Duke Energy as St. Petersburg’s energy provider launched a petition on Wednesday to create a ballot measure.