Current Duquesne Light Rates (March 2025)

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Duquesne Light Company's residential Price to Compare for the generation supply portion of your bill is:

10.85¢/kWh from December 1, 2024 – May 31, 2025‍

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This rate affects all Duquesne Light customers in southwestern Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh and parts of Allegheny and Beaver counties.

About Duquesne Light: Duquesne Light Company serves approximately 600,000 customers in southwestern Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh [2].

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Pennsylvania Energy Usage and Cost Estimates

Pennsylvania households consume approximately 851 kWh per month on average. Using Duquesne Light's current rate of 10.85¢/kWh, the estimated monthly supply charge would be:

Monthly Bill = 851 kWh × 10.85¢/kWh ÷ 100 = $92.33

This calculation represents only the generation portion of your bill. Additional charges like delivery fees, taxes, and service fees will increase the total amount.

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Competitive Supplier Rates vs. Duquesne Light Rates Per kWh

Pennsylvania's deregulated energy market allows customers to choose alternative suppliers that may offer lower rates than the utility's standard offer.

Current Duquesne Light energy rates can be compared with competitive supplier options:

For Duquesne Light customers, supplier rates as low as 8.99¢/kWh have been available, potentially providing savings compared to Duquesne Light's current Price to Compare1.

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Recent Changes in Duquesne Light Current Rates

Duquesne Light's Price to Compare rates have shown fluctuation in recent years:

• December 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025: 10.85¢/kWh
• September 25, 2024 - November 30, 2024: 11.85¢/kWh
• June 1, 2024 - September 24, 2024: 10.53¢/kWh
• December 1, 2023 - May 31, 2024: 10.46¢/kWh [23]

It's important to note that Duquesne Light has recently filed to lower their default supply rates for Industrial and Commercial customers.

Starting March 1, 2025, the supply rate for these customers will drop to 5.499 cents per kWh, an 18% decrease from the previous rate of 6.7470 cents per kWh [15]. This change could potentially indicate future rate adjustments for residential customers as well.

By monitoring current Duquesne Light rates and regularly comparing available options from third-party suppliers, Pennsylvania residents can optimize their electricity costs while preparing for seasonal fluctuations in energy usage.