NEWS RELEASE
Date July 9, 2018
For Release Upon Receipt
Contact Ashlee Yingling
Telephone 412.430.3404
Duquesne Light Company and Nissan Extend Electric Vehicle Incentive Deadline
Discount available to all DLC customers and employees
PITTSBURGH – Nissan North America Inc., in partnership with Duquesne Light Company (DLC), is extending the deadline of an offer that is saving customers and employees thousands of dollars on the purchase of the popular all-electric LEAF until September 30, or until supplies last.
DLC is committed to the City of Pittsburgh’s energy future, a part of which is increasing the number of electric vehicles on the region’s roadways by promoting electric vehicle (EV) education and adoption through initiatives like the Nissan LEAF discount.
Originally set to expire on June 30, this extended offer gives DLC customers and employees a $3,000 rebate off the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) on the 2018 LEAF. The purchaser also could qualify for up to $7,500 in federal electric vehicle tax credits and a $1,750 rebate through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection’s Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate Program.
“Duquesne Light sees a lot of value in electric vehicles from lower fuel costs to fewer greenhouse gas emissions,” said Sarah Olexsak, Transport Electrification Manager, Duquesne Light. “As our customers begin to adopt these vehicles, we’re preparing by modernizing our grid and ensuring the needs of those customers are met.”
Depending on the model, the list price for the Nissan LEAF ranges from about $30,000 to $36,000. To qualify for the savings, individuals should show their DLC utility bill to participating Nissan dealerships that are listed at nissanusa.com/nissandealers/.
In addition to its partnership with Nissan, DLC has a number of other EV initiatives including a partnership with Uber to increase the number of direct current (DC) fast charging stations throughout the region in an effort to reduce range anxiety amongst EV drivers.
While also encouraging customers to purchase EVs, DLC has committed to electrifying its own fleet with plans to spend more than 20 percent of its fleet purchases on EVs in 2019. DLC’s current electric fleet included nine compact passenger EVs, six plug-in hybrid bucket trucks and three electric forklifts.
For more information about DLC’s Nissan LEAF Incentive and its other EV initiatives visit duquesnelight.com or DLC’s Facebook and Twitter pages.
About Duquesne Light Company
Duquesne Light Company is committed to more than keeping the lights on; it powers the moments in its customers’ lives. As a next generation energy company, Duquesne Light Company’s nearly 1,500 employees are dedicated to delivering reliable and safe energy to more than a half a million customers in southwestern Pennsylvania.
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