Electricity rates in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh (304,391 people, Allegheny County) is served by 5 electric utilities. Homes on Duquesne Light Co. pay about 25.14¢/kWh, 21% more than the Pennsylvania average.
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Electric companies serving Pittsburgh
| Utility | Type | Rate | Avg bill | Homes (statewide) | Outage min |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Light Co. | Investor-owned utility | 25.14¢ | $154 | 438K | 856 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. | Investor-owned utility | 20.21¢ | $179 | 1.47M | 647 |
| Central Electric Co-op | Electric cooperative | 18.13¢ | $144 | 24K | — |
| Borough of Tarentum | Municipal utility | 18.85¢ | $201 | 2,253 | — |
| Borough of Pitcairn | Municipal utility | 23.01¢ | $119 | 1,816 | — |
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 Oliver 25.1¢
- Bloomfield 25.1¢
- Millvale 25.1¢
- Green Tree 25.1¢
- Dormont 25.1¢
- Crafton 25.1¢
- Ingram 25.1¢
- McKees Rocks 25.1¢
- Bellevue 25.1¢
- Brentwood 25.1¢
ZIP codes: 15201, 15202, 15203, 15204, 15205, 15206, 15207, 15208, 15209, 15210, 15211, 15212, 15213, 15214, 15215, 15216, 15217, 15218, 15219, 15220, 15221, 15222, 15223, 15224, 15225, 15226, 15227, 15228, 15229, 15230, 15231, 15232, 15233, 15234, 15235, 15236, 15237, 15238, 15239, 15240
Frequently asked questions
What is the electricity rate in Pittsburgh?
Most homes in Pittsburgh 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¢. Other utilities serving parts of Pittsburgh: FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. (20.21¢), Central Electric Co-op (18.13¢), Borough of Tarentum (18.85¢).
What is the average electric bill in Pittsburgh?
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 Pittsburgh, PA?
5 utilities serve Pittsburgh's ZIP codes: Duquesne Light Co., FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co., Central Electric Co-op, Borough of Tarentum, Borough of Pitcairn. Which one serves you depends on your street address.
How often does the power go out in Pittsburgh?
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.