Duquesne Light Co. electricity rates
Investor-owned utility · Pennsylvania · RFC region · PJM
Duquesne Light Co. is a for-profit, investor-owned utility regulated by the state utility commission, serving 437,551 homes in Pennsylvania. Its residential customers pay an average of 25.14¢/kWh including fixed and delivery charges, 40% more than the U.S. average.
Rate basis: EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07.
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Shop for supply: Duquesne Light offers vs. Price to Compare
Duquesne Light's default supply price (Price to Compare) is 14.14¢/kWh. The cheapest fixed offers with no monthly fee:
| Supplier | Price | Term | vs. PTC at 900 kWh |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC | 11.19¢ | 3 mo | −$319/yr |
| American Power & Gas of Pennsylvania LLC | 11.69¢ | 3 mo | −$265/yr |
| Town Square Energy | 11.97¢ | 3 mo | −$234/yr |
| Town Square Energy | 12.47¢ | 14 mo | −$180/yr |
| AAA Energy by Santanna | 12.88¢ | 12 mo | −$136/yr |
Duquesne Light Co. bill estimates
| Monthly use | At average all-in rate | Base tariff charges* |
|---|---|---|
| 500 kWh | $125.70 | $125.14 |
| 1,000 kWh | $251.40 | $237.27 |
| 1,500 kWh | $377.10 | $349.40 |
| 2,000 kWh | $502.80 | $461.54 |
*Residential Service (effective 2025-08-31, $13.00/month customer charge), energy and fixed charges from the OpenEI Utility Rate Database. Riders, fuel adjustments and taxes are often billed separately, so real bills usually land closer to the all-in column. Calculate your bill.
Duquesne Light Co. residential rate plans
| Plan | Effective | Customer charge | Energy charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residential Service | 2025-08-31 | $13.00 | 22.43¢ |
| Residential Service Heatingtime-of-use | 2025-08-31 | $13.00 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Heatingtime-of-use | 2025-08-31 | $13.00 | 21.3¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Add-On Heat Pumptime-of-use | 2025-08-31 | $13.00 | 22.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service Add-On Heat Pumptime-of-use | 2025-08-31 | $13.00 | 10.0¢ (12am–12am) — summer weekdays |
| Residential Service | 2025-08-31 | $13.00 | 10.00¢ |
Source: OpenEI U.S. Utility Rate Database. Rates change. Check the linked tariff or your bill for current figures.
Duquesne Light Co. rate history
2015–2025: +51% change in the average residential rate (15.59¢ → 23.47¢). Annual EIA-861 data.
Outages & reliability
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Reliability history
| 2025 | Duquesne Light Co. | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outage minutes per customer (SAIDI) | 856 | 457 | 266 |
| Outages per customer (SAIFI) | 1.27 | 1.41 | 1.34 |
| Average restoration time (CAIDI) | 11 hr 14 min | — | — |
| Outage minutes excluding major storms | 103 | 132 | 121 |
Outages in counties served (2025)
From ORNL EAGLE-I, which tracks customers without power every 15 minutes. These counts cover every utility in each county. Weighted across Duquesne Light Co.'s counties, customers averaged 21 hr 46 min without power.
| County | Outage min/customer | Days with outages | Peak customers out | Worst day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 1,478 | 82 | 270,977 | 2025-04-30 |
| Westmoreland | 879 | 79 | 67,124 | 2025-04-29 |
| Beaver | 867 | 86 | 30,551 | 2025-04-29 |
Duquesne Light Co. service area
Duquesne Light Co. serves 3 counties in Pennsylvania and 243 ZIP codes.
Allegheny, Beaver, Westmoreland
Cities: Pittsburgh, Mount Lebanon, Bethel Park, Monroeville, Cranberry Township, Plum, Allison Park, Murrysville, West Mifflin, Baldwin, McKeesport, Upper Saint Clair, Wilkinsburg, Greensburg, Franklin Park, South Park Township, New Kensington, Fernway, Lower Burrell, Carnot-Moon, Jefferson Hills, Munhall, Natrona Heights, North Versailles, Brentwood, Economy, Jeannette, Aliquippa, Glenshaw, Swissvale, Kennedy Township, Beaver Falls, Dormont, Bellevue, Pleasant Hills, Castle Shannon, Latrobe, Carnegie, White Oak, Monessen
Programs, smart meters & solar
| Smart meters (AMI) for homes | 100% |
| Time-based rate programs | Time-of-use rates |
| Homes on time-based rates | 1,477 |
| Net-metered solar homes | 11,220 |
| Residential efficiency incentives paid (2025) | $2,801,000 |
| Residential energy saved by programs | 18,745 MWh |
Duquesne Light Co. at a glance
| Ownership | Investor-owned utility |
| Services | Transmission, Distribution, Retail Marketing |
| Commercial rate | 18.16¢/kWh |
| Industrial rate | 14.76¢/kWh |
| Retail revenue (2025) | $924,997,500 |
| Electricity sold (2025) | 4,237,413 MWh |
| Peak demand | 2,728 MW summer · 2,059 MW winter |
| Line losses | 8.4% |
| Balancing authority | PJM |
| EIA utility ID | 5487 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Duquesne Light Co.'s electricity rate?
Duquesne Light Co. residential customers pay an average of 25.14¢ per kWh, all charges included (EIA-861M monthly utility data, 12 months ending 2026-07). That's 21% above the Pennsylvania average of 20.70¢ and 40% above the U.S. average.
What is the average Duquesne Light Co. electric bill?
About $154 a month. The average Duquesne Light Co. home uses 611 kWh a month. At 1,000 kWh the bill would be about $251.
How many customers does Duquesne Light Co. have?
Duquesne Light Co. serves 437,551 residential customers and 616,508 customers in total in Pennsylvania, across 3 counties.
How reliable is Duquesne Light Co.?
In 2025, the average Duquesne Light Co. customer was without power for 14 hr 16 min (SAIDI) over 1.27 interruptions (SAIFI), including major storms. Excluding major event days it was 103 min. The Pennsylvania average was 7 hr 37 min and the U.S. average 4 hr 26 min.
Does Duquesne Light Co. offer time-of-use rates?
Yes. The OpenEI rate database lists 4 time-of-use residential plans, including Residential Service Heating. Running big appliances off-peak can cut their cost. Pick the plan in the calculator above to see by how much.
Does Duquesne Light Co. offer net metering for solar?
Duquesne Light Co. had 11,220 residential net-metered customers in 2025 with 77.7 MW of capacity. Estimate solar savings at this utility's rate.
Sources: EIA-861 2025 and EIA-861M (through July 2026), OpenEI URDB, ORNL EAGLE-I, U.S. Census. Methodology. Spot an error? Rates change often, so confirm with Duquesne Light Co. before making decisions.