Duquesne Light Company's current price to compare is 14.14¢ per kWh for homes and 10.88¢ for small businesses. That's the price you pay for electricity supply if you haven't chosen a supplier, and it's the number any supplier offer has to beat.
I keep this page current from Duquesne Light's own published figures, so you can check it before you shop.
Duquesne Light Price to Compare Right Now
| Customer type | Price per kWh | In effect |
|---|---|---|
| Residential (RS) | 14.14¢ | from Jun 1, 2026 |
| General Service Small (GS), non-demand metered | 10.88¢ | from Sep 1, 2026 |
| General Service Medium (GM), under 25 kW | 11.57¢ | from Sep 1, 2026 |
| General Service Medium (GM), 25 to 200 kW | 11.50¢ | from Sep 1, 2026 |
Source: Duquesne Light Company, Business Rates and Residential Rates pages, class average Price to Compare (checked September 29, 2026). Supply only, in cents per kWh. Next change: Duquesne can change it up to four times a year. Always check the price printed on your latest bill; your rate class is listed there. See how Pennsylvania and Illinois utilities have moved since 2023 in our utility price history.
What This Means for Your Business
- It changes on Duquesne Light's schedule, not yours. A fixed price from a licensed supplier locks the number for the term you choose.
- What it's worth: A business using 5,000 kWh a month at 10.88¢ pays about $544 a month for supply alone. Every 1¢ per kWh a supplier can beat that by is worth about $50 a month, or $600 a year, at that usage.
- It's a benchmark, not a quote. Licensed suppliers price your actual account. Whether an offer beats it depends on your usage, start date, and term.
- Capacity matters for bigger accounts. Duquesne Light is in PJM, where capacity costs are part of what you pay. Check how any contract handles them. Here's the story on PJM capacity.
- Accounts using 200 kW or more are on hourly pricing, not a fixed Price to Compare.
How to Compare an Offer to Duquesne Light
- Find your rate class and price on your Duquesne Light bill (or use the table above).
- Compare the price per kWh for supply only.
- Check the term, the end date, and what happens when the contract ends.
- Check for a cancellation fee and any monthly fee.
- Pennsylvania gives you 3 business days to cancel after you receive the supplier's disclosure statement, and suppliers must send notices before a fixed contract ends. More in our Pennsylvania guide.
Let Us Beat Duquesne Light's Price for You
Send a photo of your Duquesne Light bill. We get licensed suppliers to quote your actual account, read the fine print for you, and watch your end date so a quiet rollover never costs you. It's free to you: the supplier you choose pays us. If nothing beats what you pay now, we'll tell you.
Or skip the form: send us a photo of your bill.
FAQ
What is Duquesne Light's price to compare right now?
Residential (RS): 14.14 cents per kWh (from Jun 1, 2026). General Service Small (GS), non-demand metered: 10.88 cents (from Sep 1, 2026). General Service Medium (GM), under 25 kW: 11.57 cents (from Sep 1, 2026). General Service Medium (GM), 25 to 200 kW: 11.50 cents (from Sep 1, 2026). Source: Duquesne Light Company, Business Rates and Residential Rates pages, class average Price to Compare.
When does it change next?
Duquesne can change it up to four times a year.
Does switching suppliers change who delivers my power?
No. Duquesne Light still delivers your electricity and handles outages. Only the supply price changes.
Is this the lowest price available?
Not necessarily. It's the benchmark. Licensed suppliers may offer a lower fixed price for your account, depending on your usage, start date, and term.