Electricity rates in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh (population 307,632) is served by Duquesne Light. A typical home on its cheapest plan open to any household, RS, pays about $218 a month, 25.94¢ per kWh all-in: 25% above the Pennsylvania average of the last 12 months.
Utility Duquesne LightPopulation Census 2025 estimateState average EIA, 12 months to July 2026
Typical all-in priceRS
Duquesne Light plans for a Pittsburgh home
| Plan | Typical bill | All-in ¢/kWh | Summer weekday windows | EV, 1,000 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RSChecked | $218/mo | 25.94 | Same price all day | $67/mo |
Typical bill: average Pennsylvania use of 841 kWh a month, shaped hour by hour (NREL ResStock), averaged over the year. EV: Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD, 275 kWh a month from the wall, charging from its cheapest start hour. Full Duquesne Light tariff details and sources.
Pittsburgh electricity: common questions
Who provides electricity in Pittsburgh, PA?
Duquesne Light serves Pittsburgh, according to Duquesne Light Company Fact Sheet. The name on your bill is the authority.
How much is electricity per kWh in Pittsburgh?
On Duquesne Light’s RS plan, a typical Pennsylvania home using 841 kWh a month pays about 25.94¢ per kWh all-in before taxes, or $218 a month. The Pennsylvania average over the last 12 months was 20.70¢ (EIA).
How much does it cost to charge an EV in Pittsburgh?
Driving 1,000 miles a month in a Tesla Model Y Long Range AWD adds about $67 a month on Duquesne Light’s RS plan when charging starts at its cheapest hour, against about $160 of gasoline for a 25.5 mpg car.
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Utility for Pittsburgh: Duquesne Light Company Fact Sheet. Sources: population, Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates; city location, Census Gazetteer; service territory, Electric Retail Service Territories (HIFLD/ORNL, from EIA-861); tariffs, see the Duquesne Light page.