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.

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...

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.

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 Company and Pittsburgh Penguins team up to offer free skating sessions at Hunt Armory Ice Rink

Hockey and Ice Skating Now More Accessible to Underrepresented Communities Thanks to Unique Corporate Partnership

PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light Company (DLC) today announced a new partnership with the Pittsburgh Penguins and its Hunt Armory Ice Rink to help make hockey and ice skating more accessible to underrepresented communities within the city of Pittsburgh. This year, the company is sponsoring “DLC Community Skate Days” at the Shadyside-based rink, where inner-city youth and families can participate in free skating sessions that include the costs of equipment and skate rentals. DLC and the Penguins are engaging various community groups and partnership networks to attract participants to the skate days, which are not open to the general public.

Hollie Geitner’s 25 years of public relations experience includes marketing agencies, nonprofits, health insurance and utilities

Duquesne Light Company’s Director of Communications and Brand Receives PRSA Pittsburgh Hall of Fame Award

Hollie Geitner, Duquesne Light Company’s (DLC) director of communications and brand, was honored with the Renaissance Hall of Fame Award at the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards on Jan. 26 at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh.

Organization recognized for efforts promoting Pittsburgh’s hosting of the Global Clean Energy Action Forum

Duquesne Light Holdings Wins ‘Best in Show’ at PRSA Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards

Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. (DLH), the parent company of Duquesne Light Company (DLC), DQE Communications and The Efficiency Network, was awarded the “Best in Show” Renaissance Award at the 2023 Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Pittsburgh Renaissance Awards, which were held at the Carnegie Science Center in Pittsburgh on Jan. 26.

Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. is pleased to announce that President and CEO Kevin Walker has been named to the Environment and Energy Subcommittee on Pennsylvania Governor-elect Josh Shapiro’s transition team.

Duquesne Light Holdings CEO Named to Governor-Elect Shapiro's Transition Team

Duquesne Light Holdings Inc. is pleased to announce that President and CEO Kevin Walker has been named to the Environment and Energy Subcommittee...

Duquesne Light Company (DLC), which pledges to leave no one behind during the Pittsburgh region’s transition to carbon-neutral energy sources, recently participated in an international forum examining the state of clean energy worldwide and plans from various countries to hasten its implementation.

Duquesne Light Company Plays Leading Role in First U.S.-Based Global Clean Energy Action Forum

Duquesne Light Company (DLC), which pledges to leave no one behind during the Pittsburgh region’s transition to carbon-neutral energy sources...

Retrofitted HVAC systems, solar panels and LED lighting among modernization efforts led by The Efficiency Network

Sustainable Upgrades to Allegheny Traditional Academy Provide Cleaner, Cooler Air for Students This School Year

PITTSBURGH — Students from Pittsburgh Public Schools’ (PPS) Allegheny Traditional Academy (ATA) in Pittsburgh’s Northside are enjoying cleaner, cooler air this school year following a year-long project by The Efficiency Network (TEN) — a subsidiary of Duquesne Light Holdings (DLH) Inc., which also encompasses Duquesne Light Company (DLC) and DQE Communications. The facility, which serves nearly 700 students in grades pre-K through 8, underwent several energy-efficiency enhancements, including the addition of solar panels; retrofitted HVAC systems; and LED lighting upgrades. Ahead of Pittsburgh’s hosting of the Global Clean Energy Action Forum this week, DLH’s sustainability efforts were highlighted for a number of students at the school on Monday, Sept. 19, where they received hands-on demonstrations on the benefits of electric vehicles and electric cooking.

Dynamic line rating system sees average 25% capacity increase across power lines, making way for more renewable energy sources

Duquesne Light Company Further Enhances Transmission Capacity, Reliability with Grid-Enhancing Technology

Duquesne Light Company (DLC) today announced that it is expanding its work with LineVision Inc. to deploy additional dynamic line rating (DLR) sensors in the utility’s service territory in southwestern Pennsylvania. Following the initial launch of its DLR project last summer, DLC has identified an average of 25% additional available capacity on transmission lines equipped with the technology, making it easier to expand the integration of renewable energy and meet the region’s growing demand for electricity. The company is now preparing to use the gathered data in its operations. Through real-time visibility of line congestion and conditions, DLC can determine when maintenance is required and further increase service reliability.

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