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Present August Business Spotlight: Consumer Energy Solutions
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SUMMARY:
Consumer Energy Solutions is the eighth recipient of the Business Spotlight Program.
Located at 1255 Cleveland Street, this energy brokerage firm has operated in Downtown Clearwater for over 25 years. Since 1999, the team has helped more than 1.3 million homes and businesses lower their electricity and natural gas costs through fixed-rate plans.
Founded by Patrick Clouden, the company is known for its strong workplace culture and long-standing community involvement. It has been recognized as a Tampa Bay Top Workplace for eight consecutive years and received the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Corporate Philanthropy Award in 2016.
Their outreach includes youth drug prevention efforts, support for local events and toy drives, and over two decades of partnership with a tutoring center that serves more than 70 students.
Through these efforts, the business continues to make a meaningful impact in Downtown Clearwater while leading with purpose and service.
STRATEGIC PRIORITY:
2.1 Strengthen public-private initiatives that attract, develop, and retain diversified business sector.
3.1 Support neighborhood identity through services and programs that empower community pride and belonging.
