For more than 100 years, Duquesne Light Company has provided safe and reliable electric service to communities in southwestern Pennsylvania. Today, our core values of safety, integrity, dependability, equity and community enable us to serve more than 600,000 customers in two counties, including the city of Pittsburgh. We are committed to safely powering our customers’ lives while playing a leading role in our region’s clean energy transition. Our vision is to create a larger-than-light, clean energy future for all by delivering exceptional results today and boldly harnessing opportunities for tomorrow. In doing so, we can ensure a cleaner, healthier and more equitable community for generations to come. View archived press releases and media resources here.

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Kristy Stone details tools and programs to help save on electric bills

A Message from Duquesne Light Company’s Chief Customer Officer

Transportation leaders throughout Pittsburgh region learn about fleet electrification

Duquesne Light Company Hosts Southwestern Pennsylvania Electric Fleet Expo

Duquesne Light Company (DLC) hosted the inaugural Southwestern Pennsylvania Electric Fleet Expo on May 24 at Robert Morris University’s UPMC Events Center. Attendees included more than 200 transportation and sustainability leaders from local businesses, municipalities, school districts and nonprofits interested in planning for electric fleets.

A message from President and CEO Kevin Walker

Duquesne Light Holdings Celebrates LGBTQ+ Inclusion During Pride Month

At Duquesne Light Holdings (DLH), we strive to create a fair, equitable and inclusive environment where every employee and customer feels respected, welcomed and valued. We look forward to joining millions around the world in recognition of Pride Month and supporting the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and nonbinary (LGBTQ+) community.

Inaugural ESG report outlines company’s corporate responsibility initiatives

Duquesne Light Company Poised to Lead Pittsburgh Region’s Clean Energy Transition

PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light Company (DLC) today released its inaugural environmental, social and governance (ESG) report — titled “Advancing a Clean Energy Future for All” — which discloses the company’s performance in three core areas of its ESG strategy: climate conscious, powering people and responsible performance. The report is DLC’s most comprehensive ESG disclosure to date, building upon previous disclosures with new information on diversity, equity and inclusion as well as environmental performance. Creating transparency around initiatives that impact DLC’s customers, workforce, communities and the environment is an important step in measuring the company’s progress in positioning the Pittsburgh region for a transition to an equitable clean energy future.

Will oversee TEN’s “as a Service” offerings as executive vice president of energy infrastructure and sustainability services

Industry Veteran Randy Clark Joins Executive Team at The Efficiency Network (TEN)

PITTSBURGH — The Efficiency Network (TEN), a subsidiary of Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. (DLH), has named Randy Clark executive vice president of energy infrastructure and sustainability services effective May 1. In his role, Clark will be responsible for broadening TEN’s suite of energy asset solutions to position the company as a trusted partner in helping customers manage budgetary challenges and achieve their environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Solutions will include a full range of “as a Service” (aaS) offerings to deliver energy infrastructure, decarbonization, electrification, energy management, e-mobility and efficiency solutions without any customer capital expenditure required.

Duquesne Light Holdings Recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In May, Duquesne Light Holdings (DLH) joins many other American companies in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, when we take the opportunity to recognize the many contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture and achievements of our great nation. The 2023 theme, chosen by the Federal Asian Pacific American Council (FAPAC), is “Advancing Leaders Through Opportunity.” According to FAPAC, the public sector’s “pivot” in workplace processes throughout the pandemic “has manifested noteworthy opportunities, which hinge on innovation, critical thinking, strategic leadership and building great teams.”

Now in its third year as the title sponsor of Pittsburgh Earth Day (PED), Duquesne Light Company (DLC) elevated its Earth Day celebrations this year with support from various local partners. DLC teamed with PED, the Pittsburgh Pirates, the EAT Initiative and renowned chef Claudy Pierre to host the “Tailgate Tour” — a day-long series of events on Earth Day that spanned several locations in and around downtown Pittsburgh, culminating with the Pirates’ “Salute to Sustainability” game at PNC Park.

Earth Day Celebrations Highlight Sustainability, Community Outreach

Now in its third year as the title sponsor of Pittsburgh Earth Day (PED), Duquesne Light Company (DLC) elevated its Earth Day celebrations this...

Samson Horne, Duquesne Light Company’s (DLC) associate manager of digital media, was formally recognized as one of the New Pittsburgh Courier’s 2023 “Fab 40” honorees on Friday, April 14.

Duquesne Light Company’s Associate Manager of Digital Media Receives 'Fab 40' Recognition

Samson Horne, Duquesne Light Company’s (DLC) associate manager of digital media, was formally recognized as one of the New Pittsburgh Courier’s...

Duquesne Light Company (DLC) partners with Exelon to select final two solutions to move forward in DLC’s public innovation challenge

Electric Utility Challenge Moves Closer to Making a Safer Underground Cable Network

PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light Company (DLC) announced that it has partnered with Exelon (Nasdaq: EXC) and selected the final two solutions in DLC’s public crowdsourcing innovation challenge — “Monitoring Electrical Cable Challenge: The Future of Underground Inspection” — which focuses on creating a safer and more reliable underground electric network. Following several months of testing and evaluation, DLC and Exelon chose the final two candidates based on their ability to meet both utilities’ safety, operational and cost requirements. The winning solution is expected to strengthen the underground electrical grid and improve worker and public safety in DLC’s service territory across southwestern Pennsylvania.

First municipal customer to complete the EV install as part of Duquesne Light Company's fleet charging program

West Mifflin Celebrates Launch of Electric Vehicle Fleet Charging

Duquesne Light Company (DLC) joined West Mifflin officials on March 16 for a special ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the addition of six electric vehicle (EV) charging ports to the borough’s administration building.

PITTSBURGH — Anita Sharma has been named to the boards of directors at Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. (DLH) and Duquesne Light Company (DLC). She will be a representative of Three Rivers Utility Holdings LLC, which is part owner of the Pittsburgh-based energy services company DLH and electric utility DLC. Sharma brings extensive leadership experience in business strategy and digital transformation within the energy industry. For more than 30 years, she has been a trusted partner working collaboratively to transform business operating models while forging valuable relations with key stakeholders.

Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. and Duquesne Light Company Name Anita Sharma to Boards of Directors

PITTSBURGH — Anita Sharma has been named to the boards of directors at Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. (DLH) and Duquesne Light Company (DLC). She...

Commercial customers joined Chef Chris Galarza to learn about electric cooking and induction equipment

Duquesne Light Company Hosts Induction Cooking Workshop

Duquesne Light Company (DLC) recently partnered with Forward Dining Solutions and the City of Pittsburgh to host a commercial induction cooking workshop at the Phipps Botany Hall kitchen.

Duquesne Light Holdings Celebrates Women’s History Month

Each year, we celebrate Women’s History Month to acknowledge the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women throughout society. It reminds us of the powerful women who have broken barriers, shattered glass ceilings and continue to rewrite history every day.