Duke Energy

Business leaders urge a Duke deal as St. Pete awaits its own $590,000 analysis.

The case before Florida's Public Service Commission is weighing whether Duke Energy plans to do enough to shield customers from the costs of data centers, including one planned for Fort Meade.

Consumer advocates say residential ratepayers could see their bills go up substantially, while Duke says shareholders — and not customers — would pay up if a massive data facility were unable to pay its serving costs.

There will not be an interruption to service delivery for citizens in the event the franchise agreement lapses at the end of the month.

Council members cited concerns about storm reliability, and passing on operating costs and legal fees to residents.

Duke Energy proposed a data center tariff, required under a new state law to shield Floridians from increased costs. But the Office of Public Counsel says it doesn't comply.

It comes amid high utility costs as the city's 30-year contract with Duke Energy expires this summer.

According to the Florida Municipal Electric Association, Duke Energy has one of highest rates in the state.

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The city is considering forming its own utility company following customer concerns over Duke's rising bills.

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According to the company, residential customers will receive about $33 off per 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) used.