Duquesne Light Company Relocating Headquarters to Nova Place on Pittsburgh’s North Side
In alignment with its core values and vision to deliver a clean energy future, the company will start a new chapter in a historic community while remaining committed to the downtown area and the region at large
PITTSBURGH — Duquesne Light Company (DLC) today announced that it plans to relocate its headquarters from the Chamber of Commerce Building in downtown Pittsburgh to Nova Place on the North Side beginning in late 2025 and potentially continuing into early 2026. The decision prioritizes a holistic employee experience aligned with the company’s core values and future-focused vision to deliver a clean energy future for all, and also follows an extensive review of the company’s hybrid workspace needs. The move consolidates DLC’s Pittsburgh-based operations within a single North Side corridor, ensuring easy access for employees based at the company’s new headquarters with DLC’s other North Side facilities and its sister company The Efficiency Network, which is located in the Cardello building.
“As the electric utility serving the Pittsburgh region, DLC is responsible for providing safe, affordable and reliable energy to more than 600,000 customers,” said Kevin Walker, president and CEO of DLC. “To do so successfully requires significant cross-functional collaboration among our more than 1,700 employees in the region; connection to the community; and a commitment to continuously innovate and improve. Our move to Nova Place helps us advance each of these goals while remaining in the city of Pittsburgh, which was an important criterion in our search.”
With 1.5 million square feet, Nova Place has become one of the most recognizable names in the local technology sector. Other companies that call it home include Gecko Robotics, Innovation Works, the Pittsburgh Technology Council, Expedient, Crown Castle Fiber, Castle Biosciences, DataBank, AT&T, Comcast, Confluence and MetLife.
DLC’s lease at Nova Place, which has a term of at least 15 years, will occupy approximately 124,000 square feet and includes a focus on collaboration and access to modern amenities.
As DLC underwent an extensive search for its new headquarters, it remained committed to staying within the city limits, which is both the epicenter of the company’s operations and essential to its ability to successfully serve the broader region.
“Nova Place is a short distance from our current site, allowing employees easy access to different areas of downtown,” said Christine Waller, vice president of communications and corporate responsibility at DLC. “The decision to enter into a long-term lease at Nova Place reaffirms our commitment to employees, Pittsburgh, our customers and the community. Through our new headquarters, we will continue to provide community support to our extensive partner network, including those based in the Golden Triangle, when it comes to strategic decisions that serve the interests of our region and customers.”
Workplace of the Future
DLC has taken steps in recent months and years to continue evolving its workplace culture while meeting the changing needs of its customers. These include opening a new, state-of-the-art Operations Center and launching a hybrid work model.
Jeremy Leventhal, managing partner of Nova Place’s owner Faros Properties, said, “We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Duquesne Light Company to Nova Place. This partnership is a testament to the vision we have for the campus — a thriving, innovative hub that attracts companies looking for more than just office space. Duquesne Light Company’s presence further validates our commitment to providing an unmatched work environment that encourages growth, creativity and success.”