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Pennsylvania · Updated August 2026
Duquesne Light rates in 2026
What Duquesne Light customers are actually paying, where the number comes from, and what it means for your bill. Serving Pittsburgh, Allegheny County and Beaver County.
23.1¢All-in residential rate, highest in PennsylvaniaRanked #1 by Solar Power World · Inc. 5000 · 20,000+ installations
The numbers
Where Duquesne Light stands right now
| Measure | Current | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Price to Compare (supply) | 14.14¢ | June 1 – November 30, 2026 |
| All-in residential rate | ~23.1¢ | Highest of the major PA utilities |
| December 2025 reset | Steepest in PA | Largest single change of any major PA utility |
Figures as published August 2026. Utility rates change on published schedules — check your own bill for the rate that applies to your account.
Why the number is what it is
What is actually driving this
The steepest reset in the state
Duquesne Light's December 2025 Price to Compare reset was the largest single change of any major Pennsylvania utility. That is the main reason Pittsburgh-area customers now pay the highest all-in rate in the state.
PJM capacity costs
Duquesne buys from the same PJM wholesale market as every other PA utility, and capacity auction prices have climbed sharply.
Data center demand
Computing load is arriving faster than generation is being built across PJM, and the transmission to serve it is recovered from ratepayers.
The honest cost picture
Two ways to pay for solar, and they are very different
If you buy the system
You own the equipment, you keep any renewable energy credits, and you carry the maintenance responsibility. Installed pricing varies by roof, shading and system size.
If you use a PPA
$0 upfront. We install and own the system; you buy the power it produces at a rate set in your agreement, and you only pay for what it actually generates. The system owner carries maintenance for the life of the agreement.
The residential federal tax credit (25D) ended for systems purchased after December 31, 2025.
You will still see ads promising a 30% credit that “ends December 31.” Read the date on them. If you buy a system today as a homeowner, you cannot claim that credit. What remains applies to the owner of the system — which, under a PPA, is us. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice; talk to your tax professional about your situation.
Who you would be working with
SolarAmerica
We design your system and manage the project; installation is performed by vetted licensed partners in your area.
Duquesne Light questions
The things people actually ask
Why does Pittsburgh pay more than Philadelphia?
Duquesne Light's all-in rate is roughly 23 cents against PECO's roughly 20. Most of the gap is distribution and riders rather than the supply charge, and Duquesne's December 2025 reset was the steepest in the state.
When does this rate change again?
The current Price to Compare runs through November 30, 2026.
Does solar work in Pittsburgh with the cloud cover?
Panels generate from light, not heat, and they run more efficiently in cold weather. What decides the math is what you pay per kilowatt-hour — and at 23 cents, Duquesne Light territory has the strongest solar economics in Pennsylvania.
See what your roof and Duquesne Light actually add up to
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