Electricity rates in Castle Shannon, PA
Castle Shannon (8,235 people, Allegheny County) is served by Duquesne Light Co.. Homes on Duquesne Light Co. pay about 25.14¢/kWh, 21% more than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Castle Shannon
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
Power outages in Allegheny County right now
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Outage history in Allegheny County
| 2024 | 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer | 385 | 1,478 |
| Days with outages | 63 | 82 |
| Most customers out at once | 84,962 (12.7%) | 270,977 (40.6%) |
| Worst day | 2024-06-18 | 2025-04-30 |
Outage minutes by month, 2025
More outage time than 2024 (385 min). Data: ORNL EAGLE-I county outage snapshots every 15 minutes, covering all utilities in the county.
Nearby cities
- Mount Lebanon 25.1¢
- Whitehall 19.9¢
- Dormont 25.1¢
- Brentwood 25.1¢
- Bethel Park 25.1¢
- Baldwin 25.1¢
- Green Tree 25.1¢
- Upper Saint Clair 25.1¢
- Pleasant Hills 25.1¢
- Mount Oliver 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 15226, 15228, 15234
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Castle Shannon?
Most homes in Castle Shannon get power from Duquesne Light Co., where residential customers pay an average of 25.14¢/kWh including all charges. The Pennsylvania average is 20.70¢ and the U.S. average 17.99¢.
What is the average electric bill in Castle Shannon?
About $154 a month, based on 611 kWh a month (the average for Duquesne Light Co. customers) at 25.14¢/kWh. Homes with electric heat, pools or EVs pay more.
Who is the electric company in Castle Shannon, PA?
Duquesne Light Co. serves Castle Shannon.
How often does the power go out in Castle Shannon?
In 2025, customers in Allegheny County averaged 24 hr 38 min without power. Outages hit 82 days of the year, and the worst day was 2025-04-30, when 270,977 customers (40.6%) were out. Source: ORNL EAGLE-I.