CLEARWATER, Fla. — Clearwater officials are considering dropping Duke Energy as its energy provider.

The city claims it would save millions by doing the job itself.

On Monday night, the City Council will see a presentation from NexGen Consultants on what a takeover would entail.

Duke Energy did its own study and claims switching would cost the city more than a billion dollars and that Clearwater would need its infrastructure, which the utility said isn't for sale.

The company told Clearwater officials the city would have to seize Duke's property through eminent domain, which would be "lengthy, expensive and very complicated."

The city's agreement with Duke Energy expires in December.

Monday night's meeting is about information, with no plans for a vote. The meeting starts at 6 p.m. a

See Full Page