Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is making it easier to save energy and money. The Peak Saver Rewards program encourages customers to temporarily conserve electricity when demand is higher than normal, such as hot summer afternoons. Customers can earn $1 in gift card rewards per kilowatt-hour saved. But the benefits extend beyond your bill. You can help make the grid more reliable for everyone – this summer, and next!

“Rewards programs like these can help make customers part of the solution by reducing their electricity use when grid demand is at its highest,” said Electrification Solutions General Manager Sarah Olexsak. “It also helps reduce costs for everyone in the Pittsburgh region because a more efficient grid is a more affordable grid.”

The earlier you enroll, the more you can earn.

Peak Saver Rewards is open to the first eligible 7,500 residential customers who register. Participants earn rewards for voluntarily conserving electricity during peak saver events throughout the summer. No technology or device is required to participate, and how you save is up to you — whether it’s temporarily adjusting your thermostat or shifting use of high-energy appliances like pool pumps and dishwashers to other times of day.

While summer is coming to a close, enrolling today ensures you’re set up to start earning again next summer with no additional steps!

Here’s how it works:

• Register and receive alerts: Through September, participants will receive text or email alerts up to 24 hours ahead of a peak saver event. This information will help you plan ahead for energy savings.
• Conserve your electricity: Peak saver events will occur up to five times per summer on weekdays, typically between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. The duration is two to three hours. Customers are encouraged to decrease electricity use during the specified time frame.
• Earn rewards: During that period, earn $1 in gift card rewards for every kilowatt-hour you reduce compared to your typical energy use.

Peak Saver events, when customers are asked to conserve electricity, are triggered by a spike in demand across DLC’s service territory. This spike happens more frequently in the summer, typically as more people turn on air conditioning units. But by being smart about when you use the most energy, you’ll not only earn rewards but also help protect the grid that keeps the Pittsburgh region running.

Learn more about the Peak Saver Rewards program and register here.