We value our relationship with you and strive to provide helpful information so you can make the best decisions for you, your family and/or business. You have a choice when it comes to the energy that powers your home or facility and that means you can shop for the price and type of service that best suits your needs.
Shopping allows you to choose how and where your electricity is produced and could lead to savings opportunities. You can consider suppliers who contribute to the Pennsylvania economy or use renewable energy sources. Additionally, shopping gives you the option to select fixed or variable rates or different combinations of service and price.
Watch the video below to learn more about Customer Choice.
An electric generation supplier (EGS or supplier) is the company that generates your electricity. DLC is the electric distribution company that transmits power to your home, but does not own the power plants that create the electricity.
Under the "Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act" (Electric Choice) customers can choose which supplier provides their electricity. DLC will continue to transmit and distribute electricity to your home or business. PA Power Switch, the official shopping website of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, makes it easy for customers to decide on their preferred supplier based on price, renewable energy sources, and other factors.
Shopping for a supplier:
This decision will impact the supply portion of your monthly bill. First, review the following information found on pages one and three of your monthly bill:
- Average Monthly Usage: The average amount of electricity you use per month, measured in kilowatt-hours (kWh).
- Supply Charges: The price you are being charged by your current supplier if you are already shopping.
- Price to Compare (PTC): Duquesne Light Company's current price for the generation and transmission of electricity.
Then, using the information you gathered above, you can choose from one of the following:
Duquesne Light Company
If you do not choose a supplier or if you want DLC to supply your electricity, you will be charged the PTC. Learn how to switch to the PTC if you are currently using a different supplier.
Shopping Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
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Electric Supplier Notifications
Depending on the rate class, the PTC changes up to four times per year and you may decide to switch suppliers. Sign up for voice, SMS and/or email alerts to be notified of these changes.
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Scams & Deceptive Marketing
Suppliers may send you information about their products and services. A reputable supplier should not:
- portray themselves as Duquesne Light Company
- threaten that you will lose service if you don’t choose a supplier
- misrepresent potential savings
- enroll customers in a plan without sending a written or digital copy of agreement
Avoid Scams
To support electric choice, DLC is required to provide suppliers with customer information, unless the customer opts out. Visit "Restrict Information Access" under Account Settings to withhold your information to suppliers.