Clean Energy

Ways to access renewables:

Pennsylvania's Public Utility Commission provides an eight-step guide and additional resources for Pennsylvania residents thinking about installing solar panels on their home. 

Customers can learn more about how to supply their homes and businesses with renewable energy today with the following resources: 

In line with our commitment to sustainability and clean energy, we have installed solar panels and a solar tree at our Woods Run campus in Pittsburgh's North Side. The 57.6 kWs of carbon-free electricity help power 20 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to accommodate DLC's growing electric fleet and employees who drive EVs. Learn more about DLC's solar installations.

Electricity is fueling a new, cleaner era of mobility in the Pittsburgh region. DLC is empowering all our customers to experience the benefits of electric mobility – from superior performance and reduced maintenance to convenient charging and lower fuel costs.

Whether you're looking to drive electric, install EV charging for your home or business, or convert your fleet, we're here to help. 

Electric Vehicles

Visit our page to learn more about EV offerings and resources for our customers.

• WholeHome EV Rate
• Business EV Rate
• EV Incentives

EV Guide

Use our interactive guide to browse the growing number of EV models on the market, discover purchase and lease incentives, and locate charging stations around your area. 

Leading by Example: DLC's Electric Fleet and Workplace Charging

We're aiming to electrify 30% of our fleet by 2030, including 100% of our light duty vehicles. To support our growing electric fleet and employees driving electric, we're expanding workplace charging stations to many of our facilities. 

With our easy-to navigate Home Energy Center, customers can reach a number of resources that offer savings, rebates, and insights into home energy use. Navigate your own electric usage using our summary services and find out more about how to conserve energy and save money in your home.

My Electric Usage

Customers can use this tool to understand how they use electricity and how they might save by making small changes.  

Marketplace

Duquesne Light's online marketplace offers LED lighting, advanced power strips, and smart thermostats. Enjoy discounts on a range of featured products.  

Energy Efficiency Programs for Residential & Business customers

DLC’s energy savings hub can help reduce your energy costs and make your house more comfortable. Choose from money-saving rebates, appliance recycling, whole-house energy audits, or a number of other resources available to residential customers of DLC.

DLC is proud to support local businesses and help as you develop a strategy for your business to thrive. With our Small Business Direct Install, Business Solutions, and Instant Discount programs, business customers of all sizes can save money and become more energy efficient.

Electrification as a Strategy for Decarbonization

DLC is committed to advancing strategies that assist the regional transition to a clean energy future for all in an equitable way. Electrification, a critical pathway towards a decarbonized future, has the potential to benefit customers, the environment, and the economy.

Check out the Electrification as a Strategy for Decarbonization white paper that explores electrification opportunities, benefits, and challenges and how these opportunities have the potential to help achieve sustainability goals.  

CLEAN ENERGY FUNDING

PA DEP Cooking in Healthy Electrified Commercial Kitchens (CHECK) Program
CHECK helps schools and nonprofits modernize their kitchens through energy efficiency and electrification. Entities can qualify for rebates up to $5,000 on a variety equipment to make their commercial kitchen a healthier and more environmentally friendly place. To qualify, eligible entities must attend an educational webinar about energy efficiency in commercial kitchens.

PA DEP Cooking in Healthy Electrified Commercial Kitchens (CHECK) Program

CHECK helps schools, nonprofits and restaurants modernize their kitchens through energy efficiency and electrification. Recordings of educational webinars are available and additional tools are available on the PA DEP’s CHECK webpage. 

Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)

DLC customers now have the opportunity to make their homes more energy efficient through new incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Learn more about eligible projects and incentives available to market-rate and income-qualified households by visiting DLC’s IRA website.  

PA DEP Keystone Energy Efficiency Program (KEEP) Home Energy Loan

The KEEP Home Energy Loan helps Pennsylvania homeowners afford energy efficiency upgrades. Eligible projects are performed by pre-approved, qualified contractors. Loan amounts range from $2,500 to $25,000, and the program offers below-market interest rates. Qualifying projects include home heating and cooling, water heating, EV charging, insulation and more. Learn more at the National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF)'s website.  

PA DEP Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program

The MORE program offers funding to local governments to undertake energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in municipal buildings. MORE grants up to $50,000 are available by the PA DEP to eligible Pennsylvania local government entities. In addition, loans at below-market interest rates are available for energy efficiency upgrades, building retrofits and on-site renewable generation projects. Learn more about the MORE loan program at the National Energy Improvement Fund (NEIF)'s website.