Northumberland, PA electricity service area
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Northumberland residents can choose from PA PUC-licensed electricity suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, Verde Energy, and ENGIE. Duquesne Light delivers the power—you pick your supplier and rate.

Who has the cheapest electricity rates in Northumberland?

The cheapest electricity rates in Northumberland, PA typically range from 8-12¢/kWh for the generation portion of your bill. Northumberland is served by Duquesne Light, which offers a Price to Compare (PTC) rate—if a supplier beats that rate, you save money. Enter your ZIP code above to compare all available supplier rates and find the best deal for your Northumberland home.

Rates are for generation only · Your Duquesne Light delivery charges stay the same regardless of supplier

Northumberland falls in Luzerne, one of many PA towns where you are not stuck with the default utility rate.

Duquesne Light serves Northumberland in Luzerne, but they do not have a monopoly on supply rates. You can shop around.

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Enrollment takes 2 minutes. Duquesne Light continues delivering power without interruption.

Benefits of Energy Choice in Northumberland

Lower rates from licensed suppliers

Northumberland customers can compare rates from suppliers like Direct Energy, Constellation, and Verde Energy—all PA PUC-licensed.

Same reliable service

Duquesne Light continues delivering electricity to your Northumberland home. Only your generation rate changes—same wires, same reliability.

Price protection

Lock in fixed rates for 12-36 months and avoid seasonal price fluctuations in the Pennsylvania electricity market.

Green energy options

Choose renewable energy plans from suppliers offering 100% wind or solar electricity for your Northumberland home.

About Duquesne Light in Northumberland

Duquesne Light is the regulated utility serving Northumberland in Luzerne County. Duquesne Light maintains power lines and meters—your supplier (Direct Energy, Constellation, Verde Energy, etc.) sells the electricity itself.

Pennsylvania deregulated electricity in 1996 under the Electricity Generation Customer Choice Act, overseen by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PA PUC). Northumberland residents can compare rates from 50+ licensed suppliers via PA Power Switch or here.

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