Local service context

For a multi-tenant building on Duquesne service, first identify whether the owner or tenants hold the utility accounts that can authorize a supply review. Build the electricity comparison from complete meter-level bills, the current service classification and signed supply documents. Show utility charges, supplier charges and forecast usage separately so a lower unit rate is not mistaken for a guaranteed reduction in the total bill.

Apply the Pennsylvania eligibility rules

Customers in participating electric distribution territories can compare licensed electric generation suppliers with the applicable default supply arrangement. The utility still handles delivery. Establish the current price-to-compare components and account class before treating an advertised supplier price as equivalent.

Natural gas choice is utility- and account-specific. Confirm the gas distribution company, current supplier and transportation or choice terms separately from the electricity arrangement. A dual-commodity request should include separate usage units and contract dates.

Account checks before requesting offers

For this Duquesne Light account, resolve the service-territory and contract questions below before using a price comparison. The current invoice, exact address and account class provide the starting evidence.

  • List individually metered tenant spaces and common-area accounts separately before seeking supplier data.
  • Compare the relevant generation baseline, contract fees and renewal language for each authorized legal account.
  • Verify the current Duquesne Light premises, authorized signer and active supplier before making a change; request a complete written offer instead of relying on an advertised rate.

Sources & scope

Primary references reviewed October 15, 2026. These sources support the stated concepts; actual tariffs, program rules and signed agreements govern the account. Decision examples and operational worksheets are original educational analysis.