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What is The Current Duquesne Light Price to Compare?

The current Price to Compare Rate is 10.530 cents per kWh, and expires 12/31/2024.

PA PUC requires Duquesne Light to provide electricity supply at a default rate to customers in their service territory who don't shop for a retail supplier. Implementing the Price to Compare default rates is overseen by PA PUC as these repesent generation supply costs that are passed directly through Duquesne Light Company onto consumers without mark up.

Price to Compare (PTC)

The PTC default rate represents the actual price the utility pays for the electricity. It includes not only the price to generate the electricity but also the cost to transmit it from power stations over high tension power lines to Duquesne Light Company's local electrical switch yards. From there, the electricity is distributed throughout the Duquesne Light Company local electrical grid for delivery to homes.

Each utility's PTC rates are determined every few years during auctions to line up generation supplies covering specific delivery periods. Consequently, Duquesne Light's PTC rates change every 6 months on June 1 and December 1. That means these electricity rates can vary seasonally; low some months, higher the next.

NOTE: There are approximately thirty-five borough-owned public power systems in Pennsylvania. These purchase energy for their local residents. Many prohibit residents from shopping for their own provider. If you live in one of these communities, check with your local government to learn more.

Pennsylvania Electricity Choice

Pennsylvania electric consumers are free to choose their own competitive retail electricity supplier. These alternative suppliers shop deals with different producers on the wholesale market to offer competitive rates. As such, their rates are not controlled by PAPUC the same way that utilities are. This way, retail suppliers are able to offer competitively priced fixed rate plans for a variety of term lengths.

Though it can seem confusing, shopping electricity plans is an easy process. The trick is finding the one that meets your needs. That's why retail energy suppliers in Pennsylvania offer two types of plans:

• Fixed Rates have their price rate set for the same price over the term of the contract. Customers can count on stable energy rates on plans lasting from 6 to 36 months. However, many fixed rate plans come with early cancellation fees for breaking a contract early.
• Variable Rates Want to avoid getting tied to an electricity plan for months or years? Then choose a variable plan. Variable plan rates on these contracts can change from month to month depending on the price of the electricity supply. But while there's no contract, there's nothing to prevent your rate from going up one month or down the next. However, these plans don't have any termination fees and this allows customers the flexibility to shop for new rates and switch to better deals without paying any penalty.

Duquesne Light Company Service Territory

Duquesne Light Company delivers electricity to nearly 600,000 customers in some or all of Allegheny and Beaver counties in southwestern PA.

Duquesne Light Company serves these cities:

• Aliquippa
• Beaver
• McKeesport
• Monroeville
• Pittsburgh

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Understand Duquesne Light Delivery and Supply Charges

In Pennsylvania, residential customers pay for both the cost to deliver their electricity as well as for the amount of electricity supply that they use.

• Delivery Charges are fixed rate charges (tariffs) representing the cost of transmitting electricity to your home via Duquesne Light Company's powers. The charges cover the Duquesne Light Company local infrastructure operating costs, maintenance, and ensures them a profit. Other usage-based charges are small costs from riders to fund projects, cover fees, etc. Duquesne Light Company's delivery charges must be approved by Pennsylvania Public Utilities Commission (PA PUC). All Duquesne Light Company customers pay the same set Delivery rates no matter who supplies their energy.
• Supply Charges represent the price for the amount of electricity that you use. Duquesne Light Company customers can choose the "Price to Compare" (PTC) for their electricity supply. However, because of Pennsylvania's Energy Choice program, customers are free to also choose energy from competitive retail electricity suppliers.

Your Energy Usage and Understanding Your Duquesne Light Bill

While your energy usage habits are unique to you, any Pennsylvania native will tell you that winters can be bitterly cold and summers can be hazy, humid, and hot. While most PA homes rely on natural gas for heating, roughly 1.6 million (29%) of homes in the state use electricity.

• Approximately one third (32%) of home electricity usage goes to electronics, lighting, appliances, and air conditioning.
• Pennsylvania residents spend on average 5% of their annual energy costs on air conditioning. Half of PA households have central AC.
• The remainder of energy use goes to water heating, refrigeration, lighting, electronics, clothes dryers, cooking, and small appliances.

Want to learn more about your home energy usage? Duquesne Light Company customers can track 12 months of their electric usage plus other relevant information on each monthly bill.

The most effective way to cut your energy bills is to reduce your usage by sealing your doors and windows against winter and summer drafts. Adding insulation to your attic, sealing and insulating your basement, and purchasing a programmable or smart thermostat may also improve your home's energy efficiency and help cut your electric bills. Your utility company can provide a wealth of resources and may offer programs to help you improve your home's energy performance.

Understand Your Duquesne Light Bill

Your Duquesne Light Company bill contains many details that can be confusing to customers. But there's lots of useful information to help you better understand your usage and rate. Below, we break down the most important items on a sample Duquesne Light Company Electric bill.

Duquesne Light Company Sample Bill

• These areas show the bill due date and the amount due. You can also find the monthly account summary showing the date the statement was prepared, the previous balance and payments made, any balance still pending, and the current month's delivery and supply charges. At the bottom is the detatchable mail-in payment stub containing the same info as well as your 10 digit Duquesne Light Company account number.
• This shows the customer name and mailing address, and the 10-digit Duquesne Light Company account number.
• Here you can see the break down of your usage history which shows a comparison of your electricity usage for the year to date. You can also see the total usage in kWh for the year and the average monthly usage.
• The Message Center shows important information and announcments from Duquesne Light.
• On Page 2, you'll find information on how to contact Duquesne Light for questions about your account as well as for billing and service options.
• This section explains the various charges to your Duquesne Light account, including customer charges, distribtuion charges, Duquesne Light Company charges, etc.
• Page 3 opens with a detailed break down of charges to your account. It shows meter reading information for prior and current reads.
• The current bill details section shows the Duquesne Light Company service type and the current PTC rate.
• This section explains your Duquesne Light Company Charges, including the customer charge and distribution charges. It shows the amount of your usage and the rate you are charged in kWh.
• Here you can see your current supply charges from your retail supplier. It shows the amount of your usage and the rate you are charged in kWh.
• In order to switch to a new retail electricity provider, you'll need to provide them with your 10 digit supplier agreement ID number. This is different from your Duquesne Light Company account number.
• This section lists the name and contact information for your current retail supplier.

Duquesne Light Company Coupons, Energy Promotions, Discounts, Rebates and Promo Codes

As your local electric utility, Duquesne Light offers several rebate and energy efficiency programs to help customers save money off their monthly bill by upgrading their home's energy performance. Some programs also offer money-saving incentives while others could make paying your monthly bills much easier during those expensive winter months.

Read Duquesne Light Company Reviews

Since Duquesne Light serves a large eastern market segment, Pittsburgh area residential customers can get a better picture of how good a job it does by comparing it to to other large-scale utilities. Duquesne Light Company is not accredited with the BBB but was well-rated in J.D. Power's 2021 utility residential customer satisfaction study. The utility also rated well in Escalent's 2021 Utility Trusted Brand & Customer Engagement™: Residential study.

How Do I Get the Cheapest Duquesne Light Company Rate?

Shopping for a new Duquesne Light Company Customer Choice Plan can seem bewildering at first. Once you understand how it works, though, it's an easy and straightforward process. That said, you should have these three things with you when you shop for electricity.

1. Your current bill. Your past usage per billing period can help you estimate a how much a plan might cost you each month.
2. The current Duquesne Light Company PTC and expiration date. Knowing the current Duquesne Light Company supply price lets you compare rates offered by retail energy suppliers. This way, you can get a better feel for what suppliers are offering, for how long, and if any of their incentives make their price work for your family's need.
3. Your Duquesne Light Company of Pennsylvania customer account number. This 10 digit number is located on your bill. Having it handy lets you sign up with a retail supplier right away.

Bill Questions? Electricity Out? Contact Duquesne Light Company

Having problems or interruptions with your Duquesne Light Company electricity? Here's the proper people to call:

• For Billing problems - First thing to do is contact Duquesne Light Company. If you have trouble paying your monthly bill call Duquesne Light Company's Customer Service: 1-412-393-7100. Have your account number ready.
• Need extra time to pay your energy bill? Customers can apply to the Customer Assistance Program (CAP) by calling Customer Service or by applying on-line.

Emergencies and Outages

All power transmission lines are extremely dangerous! Never attempt to move a downed power line by yourself. Call 911 and then notifiy Duquesne Light Company.

• Report safety hazards involving power lines immediately to Duquesne Light Company at 877-4OUTAGE (877-468-8243).
• You can also report downed lines or outages at Duquesne Light Company's website
• Check Duquesne Light Company's current electric outages as they are being repaired.

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