Duquesne Light Company (DLC) knows you count on us every day for energy needs, and we strive to minimize costs and keep your bill affordable. As with other electric utilities, DLC’s default service (“price to compare” or “PTC”) rates for residential and commercial customers change twice a year — June 1 and December 1.
Why are rates changing?
The rate change, effective December 1, 2023, applies to the supply portion of your bill. Changes in energy market prices and other factors determine the cost of the energy you consume. The default rate, or PTC, may be higher or lower in future adjustments. Impact to your bill may vary over time.
As an electric distribution company, we provide the electricity to your home or business. Because DLC does not generate power, we use a competitive procurement process to supply your electricity at the price to compare. Generation costs are passed through to customers. Hence, DLC does not profit on electric generation.
What are the current default rates?
Learn more about DLC's new rates for residential service or business rates for commercial service. These are the rates you will pay if you choose not to shop for an alternate supplier.
Check to see what rate you are currently charged on page three of your bill under Supply Charges. If you are enrolled with an electric generation supplier and would like to switch to DLC, go to the Supplier Information section under Account Settings. Additionally, you can check your Account Settings if you are unsure who is supplying your electricity.
NOTE: If you elect to switch to the PTC or want to choose another supplier, be sure to contact your current supplier for information about the terms and conditions of your contract. There could be fees for terminating your agreement of your supplier.
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