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Pittsburgh homeowners in Allegheny County are typically served by Duquesne Light. Duquesne Light customers pay about 23.1¢ per kilowatt-hour all-in — supply plus delivery plus riders, not the supply rate alone. That number is the reason most Pittsburgh homeowners start comparing solar: every kilowatt-hour your roof produces is one you stop buying at that price.
See the full breakdown on our Duquesne Light rate page, or compare every utility in the state on Pennsylvania electric rates.
Every Pennsylvania utility buys wholesale power from the same regional grid operator. When capacity prices rise there, they land on Duquesne Light bills and on every other utility in the state at roughly the same time. Data-center demand is arriving faster than new generation is being built, and that gap is what shows up on your bill — it is not something Duquesne Light sets on its own.
Solar changes the arithmetic because it fixes part of your cost. A power purchase agreement in Pittsburgh means no upfront payment: we install and own the system, you buy the power it produces at a set rate, and you keep buying the rest from Duquesne Light as normal.
It depends on your home, so SolarAmerica answers it for your roof in a free consultation. What decides it is your usage, your roof orientation and shading, and the 23.1¢ rate you pay Duquesne Light today. If your roof does not work, we say so on the first call rather than after you sign.
$0-down options are available for qualifying Allegheny County homeowners. The federal residential purchase credit ended for systems bought after December 31, 2025, so anyone still advertising it is running an old ad — what remains in Pennsylvania is net metering and, for PPAs, the credit stays with the system owner.
Most of Allegheny County is Duquesne Light territory. Your bill will name your utility at the top; if it does not match, call us at (832) 263-8055 and we will check your address against the service map.
For a PPA, yes — the credit belongs to the system owner, which is us, not you. That is what makes $0 down possible. For a purchase, the math changed in 2026 and we will show you the honest version.
A PPA transfers to the buyer. We handle the paperwork, and the new owner takes over the same rate.
Installation is typically one to three days. Permits with your township and interconnection with Duquesne Light take longer and we handle both.
Electric rate guides for Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh homeowners are increasingly going solar as electricity costs from Duquesne Light climb and Pennsylvania's incentives make the switch more worthwhile than ever. Every kilowatt-hour your roof produces is one you no longer buy at Duquesne Light's rising rates — the foundation of solar's value in Pittsburgh.
Pennsylvania homeowners can take advantage of the state's SREC market and net metering. The federal residential solar tax credit ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025; current incentive availability depends on ownership structure, state programs, and current law. SolarAmerica does not provide tax advice.
Net metering credits the excess power your system sends back to the grid, so the energy your panels make on long summer days helps offset what you draw in winter. Solar also raises home resale value — and Pennsylvania doesn't raise your property taxes for adding panels.
Modern high-efficiency panels produce reliably in Pittsburgh's climate, and pairing them with battery storage keeps your home powered during outages.
SolarAmerica makes going solar in Pittsburgh straightforward: we design your system, handle permits and installation through vetted local pros, and offer $0-down lease and PPA options. As a Top Solar Contractor ranked #1 by Solar Power World with more than 20,000 installations, we bring experience Pittsburgh homeowners can trust. Learn more about solar in Pennsylvania →
Two ways to pay, an optional battery, and a licensed installation partner in your area — you’re told who before anything is scheduled. How $0-down solar works →
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Local SolarAmerica installations
SolarAmerica has installed solar on homes in Allegheny County, which includes Pittsburgh. Homes shown here: Sewickley (9.43 kW).
Sewickley · Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
SolarAmerica designed this system and managed the project; a licensed local partner installed it.
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Homeowners across Pittsburgh are going solar with SolarAmerica — a Top Solar Contractor ranked #1 by Solar Power World, 20,000+ installations and counting.
Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (AEPS) includes a solar requirement, so eligible systems can earn Pennsylvania Solar Renewable Energy Credits (SRECs) that carry market value. The state offers net metering through its major utilities, and combined with $0-down financing, that's what makes solar pencil out against rising PECO, PPL, and Duquesne rates. Net metering is what makes home solar pay off month to month: when your panels make more than you use, the surplus flows to the grid and you earn a bill credit; at night or on cloudy days you pull power back and those credits offset it — for a lower, more predictable monthly energy cost.
See the full breakdown on our Pennsylvania solar page, or learn why your electric bill keeps rising.
With Pennsylvania rates rising, lock in lower power with $0 down.
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Incentive programs and eligibility vary by utility and change over time. SolarAmerica does not guarantee eligibility for any tax credit, exemption, or incentive — consult a licensed tax professional for advice specific to your home.
For most Pittsburgh homeowners with a suitable roof, yes. With Duquesne Light's rising rates and Pennsylvania's solar incentives, the power your panels produce offsets a growing expense, and $0-down options let qualified homeowners start saving right away. SolarAmerica builds a custom estimate from your actual usage; savings vary by home.
Cost depends on your roof, system size, and energy usage — but with SolarAmerica's $0-down lease and PPA options, qualified Pittsburgh homeowners can go solar with no upfront cost and often pay less per month than their current Duquesne Light bill. Get a free custom quote to see your numbers.
Yes. SolarAmerica offers $0-down solar lease and PPA options for qualified Pittsburgh homeowners, so you can go solar without a large upfront investment.
