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Pittsburgh Electricity Rates

Written By: Adam Cain

Last Updated: 07/29/2021

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Pittsburgh aka the Steel City, is the second-largest city in Pennsylvania. This industrial city has come a long way from the steel industry. Today, robotics, health care, nuclear engineering and tourism are driving Pittsburgh's economy forward.

Pittsburgh residents have Energy Choice. This gives them the opportunity to compare Pittsburgh electricity rates and realize potential savings on their electricity bills.

Get The Best Pittsburgh Electricity Rates

A majority of Pittsburgh’s electricity service is covered by the Duquesne Light Company. Here are featured plans for Duquesne Light customers:

Pennsylvania

Price to Compare 11.85¢

The electricity utility's price for electricity supply expressed as a price per kWh, to be used to contrast prices with competitive suppliers.

Best Electricity Rates
ProviderPlan NameLengthRate Per kWhSign Up
Clearview Energy
Clear Guarantee 9 Plus
9 Mo.7.89¢Select
Public Power
Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate
12 Mo.9.39¢Select
SmartEnergy
Green 6 Month Fixed Rate
6 Mo.9.7¢
Save 19%
Select
APG&E
True Classic 24
24 Mo.13.28¢Select
Constellation
12 Month Green Home Power Plan
12 Mo.13.29¢Select
PlanRate Per kWh
Clearview Energy
Clear Guarantee 9 Plus

9 Months
7.89¢
Select
Public Power
Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate

12 Months
9.39¢
Select
SmartEnergy
Green 6 Month Fixed Rate

6 Months
9.7¢
Select
APG&E
True Classic 24

24 Months
13.28¢
Select
Constellation
12 Month Green Home Power Plan

12 Months
13.29¢
Select
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How to Compare Pittsburgh Electricity Rates

ElectricityRates.com makes it easier than ever to compare electricity rates in Pittsburgh. It takes the complicated switching process and distills it down into three simple steps:

How to Switch Pittsburgh Electricity Rates

  1. Enter your ZIP Code – To see providers and plans in Pittsburgh.
  2. Compare electricity providers – Pay careful attention to each plan's electricity supply rate and length.
  3. Switch electricity providers – When you find the plan you like, select it, fill out the information and switch.

After that, your new provider will take care of the rest, completing your switch within one to two billing cycles. There are no interruptions in service when you switch. Duquesne Light will continue to deliver your electricity. The only thing that changes is your electricity supply rate.

Pittsburgh Energy Choice

In Pittsburgh, you can choose the company that generates your home’s electricity. This means you have the option to switch to a competing supplier that offers the best price or a service that you’re interested in such as green/renewable power. This is possible because of PA energy deregulation laws that were passed in 1996.

The PA PUC operates a website called PA Power Switch. There you’ll find a large amount of electricity offers from providers with varying levels of credibility. That can make it confusing and hard to be confident in your choice – especially if it’s your first time switching.

ElectricityRates.com only brings you leading PA energy providers with the best rates so that you can rest assured you’ve made the right choice. Switching right here is fast and easy and only takes a few minutes. Enter your ZIP Code at the top of the page to get started and take advantage of your Energy Choice.

Striving for 100% Renewable Energy by 2035

Pittsburgh has plans to power the Steel City with 100% renewable energy – including wind and solar by 2035. In 2017, Pittsburgh’s Mayor Peduto joined "Mayors for 100% Clean Energy" which aims to uphold commitments from the Paris Agreement. More than 25 U.S. cities have committed to transition entirely to clean and renewable energy over the next several decades.

If you want to support green energy in Pittsburgh – you’re in luck! Several electricity companies offer 100% renewable plans that directly impact the growth of renewable sources. Look for the “100% renewable sources” label in ElectricityRates.com Marketplace when comparing rates.

Pittsburgh Business Electricity Rates

If you are not taking advantage of Energy Choice in Pittsburgh as a business owner, you may be missing out on huge savings. Since businesses use more electricity than households, they can qualify for extremely low electricity rates.

With the help of an ElectricityRates.com energy advisor, you can get an electricity plan designed specifically for your business, with customized rates, energy bill optimization and more! To get started, visit our business electricity page and request a free quote.

Want more information? Visit our page about comparing Pennsylvania electricity rates.