New Port Richey is considering a new agreement with Duke Energy that would grant the utility exclusive rights to provide electric service in the city and greater flexibility to maintain poles, power lines and other equipment in public rights-of-way. The proposal comes as several Florida cities are reexamining their relationships with investor-owned utilities. Earlier this month, St. Petersburg approved a study on whether it could leave Duke Ener…
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