Note: Beginning of August 2014, the Whole-House Energy Audit program offers instant Watt Choices rebate of $250.  If your household meets income-eligibility guidelines then you may qualify for an audit at no charge. The program is set to expire on May 31, 2016 or until the funding is exhausted.

Duquesne Light provides rebates to its residential customers for purchasing and installing energy-saving equipment. Eligible equipment includes dehumidifiers, freezers, refrigerators, air conditioning units, ceiling insulation, programmable thermostats, house fans, indoor and outdoor lighting, pipe wrap, insulation, controls, and pool pumps. The Whole-House Energy Audit program offers instant rebate of $250, reducing the total cost of audit to $149. Households that qualify for income-eligibility requirements may receive the audit at no cost. The program is set to expire on May 31, 2016 or until the funding is exhausted.

Customers must purchase and install equipment before applying for rebate. Customers must then fully and accurately complete the rebate form and send it to the address stated on the document. Rebates are paid by debit card, which should be received within 60 days of rebate form submittal. Rebates totaling less than $10.00 will be sent via check. Equipment standards must meet efficiency requirements of program. Call 877-694-2197 for rebate inquiries. Duquesne runs a separate rebate program through another conservation service provider, which offers a $35 rebate to residential customers who properly recycle refrigerators. See Refrigerator Recycling on www.wattchoices.com or call 1-877-270-3521 for more information on this program.