Emergency Repair

Duquesne Light Company provides quick assistance, free of cost to our customer, through our Emergency Repair Fund to help income eligible homeowners that are in an unsafe electrical situation.

The Emergency Repair Program is currently closed; at this time the allotted funds for this program has been spent. This program will reopen in 2026 or when more funding is received. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Program Offerings

Whole House air conditioner repair/replace when deemed unsafe and medically necessary.
Repair of frayed/unsafe service line drops.
Electrical service panel upgrades.
Electrical panel inspections when electric service has been off for a year or more.
Remediation of other health and safety conditions

2025 Federal Income Guidelines

No. In Household	Monthly Income	Yearly Income
1	$1,956	$23,475
2	$2,644	$31,725
3	$3,331	$39,975
4	$4,019	$48,225
5	$4,706	$56,475
6	$5,394	$64,725
Each additional	$687.50	$8,250

Qualifying Requirements

You must be a Duquesne Light customer (18 years of age or older).
You must own your home.
Your monthly and/or household yearly income must fall within federal income guidelines click here.