Reliability Projects

For more than 130 years, Duquesne Light Company has remained committed to providing safe, reliable electric service to customers across Allegheny and Beaver counties. We are committed to investing in infrastructure and technology that enable us to meet the increasing demand for energy in the region.  A major part of that commitment is ensuring that our electrical infrastructure -- the wires, transformers, substations, poles and other equipment that make up the company's transmission and distribution system -- delivers power safely and reliably to your home or business.

As a result, from time to time we must repair and enhance our system. While our infrastructure has served customers well for decades, various components are nearing the end of their useful operating lives. We proactively replace that equipment in order to maintain the levels of service and reliability that you've come to expect from Duquesne Light, and to ensure that the region will be able to meet future energy demands.

You can link below to a variety of information on specific infrastructure improvement projects taking place across our service territory.

CURRENT RELIABILITY PROJECTS:

Neighborhood Underground Residential Development (URD) Plan Distribution Projects  

_{Northgate / Brighton Woods URD Plan (Brighton Heights)
HOTLINE: 412-393-6815}

The Northgate / Brighton Woods URD plan is a mature Underground Residential Distribution Plan (URD) located in Brighton Heights. This plan will be upgraded by installing new underground cables in existing ductwork and replacing submersible equipment with new above ground pad mounted devices. Some additional devices will be installed to improve voltage regulation.

UPDATE:
Weather Permitting. There is a scheduled outage on 09/20. The outage will start at 8:30am and end approximately 4:00pm. The following customers will be affected by this outage, all customers on Chandler Place and Squire Circle. Customers on Chandler Place should have their power back by noon. Thank you!
 _{Be sure to call this hotline after 5:00pm or check the Duquesne Light website for daily outage updates.}

_{Mifflin Hills URD Plan (West Mifflin Boro)
HOTLINE: 412-393-6817}

The Mifflin Hills URD plan is a mature Underground Residential Distribution Plan (URD) located in West Mifflin Boro. This plan will be upgraded by installing new underground cables in existing ductwork and replacing submersible equipment with new above ground pad mounted devices. Some additional devices will be installed to improve voltage regulation.

UPDATE:
<sub>Weather Permitting. There is a scheduled outage for 09/20. The outage will start at 8:30am and last to approximately 4:30pm. The following customers will be affected by the outage, 104 - 117 Melody Drive. Thank You!

Be sure to call this hotline after 5:00pm or check the Duquesne Light website for daily outage updates.</sub>

_{Grouse Run URD Plan (West Deer Township)
HOTLINE: 412-393-6815}

The Grouse Run URD plan is a mature Underground Residential Distribution Plan (URD) located in West Deer Township. This plan will be upgraded by installing new underground cables in existing ductwork and replacing submersible equipment with new above ground pad mounted devices. Some additional devices will be installed to improve voltage regulation.

_{UPDATE:
There will be no more schedule outages for Grouse Run Plan. The last day of work will be 09/07. Thank You!
Be sure to call this hotline after 5:00pm or check the Duquesne Light website for daily outage updates.}

_{Bradford Park URD Plan (Economy Borough)
HOTLINE: 412-393-6816}

The Bradford Park URD plan is a mature Underground Residential Distribution Plan (URD) located in Economy Borough. This plan will be upgraded by installing new underground cables in existing ductwork and replacing submersible equipment with new above ground pad mounted devices. Some additional devices will be installed to improve voltage regulation.

UPDATE:
Weather Permitting. There is a scheduled outage for 09/16. The outage will start at 8:30am and last until approximately 4:30pm. The following customer will be affected by this outage, 102 to 106 Firethorn Rd & 106 Shady Spring Rd.

There is a scheduled outage for 09/20. The outage will start at 8:30am and last until approximately 4:30pm. The following customers will be affected, 107 to 111 Firethorn Rd & all of Doniport Rd. Thank you!

_{Be sure to call this hotline after 5:00pm or check the Duquesne Light website for daily outage updates.}

_{River View Heights URD Plan (Center Township)
HOTLINE: 412-393-6812}

The River View Heights URD plan is a mature Underground Residential Distribution Plan (URD) located in Center Township. This plan will be upgraded by installing new underground cables in existing ductwork and replacing submersible equipment with new above ground pad mounted devices. Some additional devices will be installed to improve voltage regulation.

_{UPDATE:
There are no scheduled outages at this time.}

_{Be sure to call this hotline after 5:00pm or check the Duquesne Light website for daily outage updates.}

TRANSMISSION & DISTRIBUTION PROJECTS