Duquesne Light offers three new programs to expand EV charging infrastructure

Published on June 02, 2022 by Dave Kovaleski


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Duquesne Light Company (DLC), based in Pittsburgh, has developed a series of new programs to help local organizations install EV charging infrastructure.

The initiatives will expand the number of public, workplace, multi-family, and fleet charging stations in Allegheny and Beaver counties in Pennsylvania.

“As part of our commitment to create a clean energy future for all in the Pittsburgh region, DLC is increasing opportunities for customers and communities to experience the many benefits of electric mobility while addressing one of our area’s largest sources of carbon emissions and air pollution — transportation,” Brian Guzek, vice president of corporate strategy at DLC, said. “Our new programs support local organizations in reaching their sustainability targets and make it even more convenient for residents to choose electric transportation.”

There are three new programs, including the Community Charging Program, which helps expand the availability of EV charging at public, workplace, and multi-family properties. DLC will partner with customers to design, construct and cover the costs of installing electric charging infrastructure. Customers will purchase and install the charging station units and may be eligible for related state funding, as well as a DLC rebate of up to 100 percent of the charging station cost if their project is located within an Environmental Justice Area and serves a disadvantaged community.

Another program is the Electric Fleet Advisory Service. Through this initiative, DLC will analyze customers’ fleet data and work with them to understand their fleet requirements while providing a free custom roadmap to fleet electrification.

The third is the Fleet Charging Program for customers planning to electrify their fleets. DLC will design, construct, and cover the costs of installing electric charging infrastructure. Customers will purchase and install the charging station units and may be eligible for related state funding and a DLC rebate of up to 50 percent of the charging station cost.

“As the cost of EVs continues to fall and options continue to expand, more people and companies are making the switch to electric,” Sarah Olexsak, senior manager of transportation electrification at DLC, said. “We want to help our customers, and the region safely prepare for an increase of EVs on the road and support a transition that equitably shares the health, economic and environmental benefits of electric mobility across the region and beyond.”

DLC is also expanding its work with the Port Authority of Allegheny County to support the installation of DC fast-charging (DCFC) stations for six new all-electric transit buses, ensuring that public transit riders can also experience the benefits of electric mobility.