You have a choice when it comes to the energy that powers your home or facility.
DLC is the electric distribution company that transmits power to your home but does not own the power plants that create electricity. An electric generation supplier (EGS or supplier) is the company that generates your electricity.
Under the "Electricity Generation Customer Choice and Competition Act" (Electric Choice) customers can choose their supplier. DLC will continue to transmit and distribute electricity to your home or business.
By shopping for a supplier, you can decide how and where your electricity is produced and may find opportunities to save money. 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.
If you choose not to shop, you will be enrolled in DLC’s default service rate, offered at the Price to Compare.
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:
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.