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Shop electricity rates in Pittsburgh

Thanks to energy deregulation in Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh residents can choose their own electricity company rather than having to buy power from their local utility company. If you’re a Steel City local, you can use the SaveOnEnergy marketplace to browse electricity rates and find a plan that meets your needs.

Enter your ZIP code to start exploring today’s top electricity rates in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh electricity rates

Plan Name	Plan Length	Rate
Clearview Energy - ClearGuarantee9Plus	9 months	$0.082 / kWh
Public Power - Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate	12 months	$0.091 / kWh
Dynegy Energy - Dynegy Secure Select 12	12 months	$0.092 / kWh
Direct Energy - Live Brighter 6	6 months	$0.102 / kWh
Energy Harbor - Safe Harbor Value 6	6 months	$0.108 / kWh
Constellation - 6 Month Home Power Plan	6 months	$0.110 / kWh
Frontier Utilities - PA Frontier Secure Power 6	6 months	$0.110 / kWh
Smart Energy - Green 6 Month Fixed Rate	6 months	$0.111 / kWh

Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 3/14/2025, 7:54:08 AM CDT for ZIP Code 19104. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.

Shop electricity rates in Pittsburgh with SaveOnEnergy

SaveOnEnergy helps you compare energy providers, rates, and plans in Pittsburgh. Our marketplace is free and easy to use. Here’s how to get started:

Enter your ZIP code: You’ll find a list of current electric rates in Pittsburgh, which you can sort and filter by price, provider, plan features, and more.
Sign up for a plan: When you find the best plan for you, sign up online or call one of our energy experts at the number on your screen.
Sit back and relax: After you complete the sign-up process, your new provider will take over. Relax and enjoy your new plan while your chosen energy company handles the switch.

Green energy in Pittsburgh

Like many other states, Pennsylvania is committed to increasing its renewable energy production. Wind energy is the single biggest green energy source in the state, but Pennsylvania also generates electricity from hydropower, biomass, and solar, according to the Energy Information Administration (EIA).

Many Pittsburgh electric companies include some percentage of renewable energy in their plans. You can even find 100% green energy plans from providers like Smart Energy. To learn how much renewable content is in your plan, read the Electricity Facts Label (EFL).

Pittsburgh business electricity

Businesses are also part of Pennsylvania’s deregulated energy market. If you own a company, you can shop for competitive electricity rates and sign up with the Pittsburgh electric company of your choice. Fill out the form on our business energy page to learn more or start building a custom commercial energy plan.

Pittsburgh power outage

If you experience a power outage in Pittsburgh, contact your local utility company, Duquesne Light Company, through one of the following methods:

Call 888-393-7000
Report an outage through the online outage center

Not sure what kind of energy plan will work for your home?

If you have questions about your electricity choices, SaveOnEnergy is here to help. In addition to our energy comparison marketplace, we have a resource library to help you understand the deregulated energy market. Our experts can help you find the best Pittsburgh electricity company for you.

Our energy resources cover topics such as:

Energy providers and utility companies in Pittsburgh

In deregulated states like Pennsylvania, two types of companies work together to bring power to residents and businesses: energy providers and utility companies.

Energy providers sell electricity plans to customers and manage their accounts. As a deregulated energy customer, you’re free to choose from one of the many electric suppliers in Pittsburgh, such as Clearview Energy, Constellation Energy, Direct Energy, and Public Power.

In comparison, the utility’s role is to deliver power to your house or business, respond to electrical outages, and maintain power lines within its service area. Unlike energy providers, utilities are determined based on your address — you can’t choose your own.

If you don’t choose a provider, you’ll have to buy electricity from your local utility company. In Pittsburgh, the local utility is Duquesne Light Company. Your rate will be the utility’s rate — also known as the “price to compare” (PTC). Currently, the PTC in Pittsburgh is 10.53 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh).