Electricity rates in 15262 — Pittsburgh, PA
Homes in ZIP 15262 pay about 25.9¢ per kWh (Duquesne Light Co., Jan–Aug 2026). The Pennsylvania average is 21.8¢ and the U.S. average 18.2¢ (Aug 2026).
What a month of electricity costs
Monthly cost at the average price of 25.9¢ per kWh. Real bills add or subtract fixed charges, tiers, time-of-use and fuel adjustments.
Where ZIP 15262 is
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| Utility | Home price | Avg. bill | Customers in PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne Light Co. Investor Owned | 25.9¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $132 | 550,405 |
| FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Co. Investor Owned · serves Allegheny | 20.7¢ Jan–Aug 2026 | $149 | 1,802,612 |
| Central Electric Coop, Inc. (PA) Cooperative · serves Allegheny | 17.0¢ 2024 | $130 | 23,629 |
| Borough of Tarentum (PA) Municipal · serves Allegheny | 15.7¢ 2024 | $166 | 2,251 |
| Borough of Pitcairn (PA) Municipal · serves Allegheny | 19.6¢ 2024 | $96 | 1,861 |
Utilities are matched to this ZIP code by NREL’s ZIP–utility table and the EIA service-territory list for Allegheny; county matches may serve only part of the area. Prices are each utility’s average residential revenue per kWh.
Pennsylvania price trend
Hover or tap the chart for exact monthly values. Source: EIA-861M (monthly, latest months preliminary); forecast: EIA Short-Term Energy Outlook (October 2026) for the Middle Atlantic region, which includes New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania.
Averages, not a quote. Prices here are what each utility’s residential customers paid on average (revenue ÷ kWh sold, fixed charges included), as reported to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Your own rate depends on your plan, season and usage — check your bill or your utility’s tariff.
Questions about 15262
How much does electricity cost in 15262?
About 25.9¢ per kWh for homes (Duquesne Light Co., Jan–Aug 2026, EIA). At 900 kWh a month that is roughly $233.
Who is the electric utility for 15262?
Duquesne Light Co., with about 550,405 residential customers in Pennsylvania; 4 other utilities also serve parts of the area.
Is electricity in PA getting more expensive?
The Pennsylvania residential average was 21.8¢ per kWh in August 2026, up 9.2% from a year earlier; the U.S. average was 18.2¢.
Can I choose my electricity supplier in PA?
Pennsylvania allows retail electricity choice for many households; the local utility still delivers the power.