Dollar Energy Fund (Duquesne Light)
Dollar Energy Fund / Duquesne Light Company
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Dollar Energy Fund (Duquesne Light) in its Pittsburgh, PA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
One-time grant up to $500 toward Duquesne Light electric bills for income-qualified customers at or below 200% FPL. Must have paid at least $150 on account in last 3 months. Frees up cash for home improvement. Apply at hardshiptools.org.
Below 200% FPL, active Duquesne Light customer
The cited general URL responded on 2026-07-21; it does not confirm this program or amount.
Record set last reviewed 2026-04-01. How we verify our data.
Other published resources for Pittsburgh, PA, are listed below. Review each separately and ask the administrators whether they can coordinate funding for the same work:
- URA Homeowner Assistance Program Up to $35,000 grant
- OwnPGH Homeownership Program Up to $90,000 grant
- URA Down Payment & Closing Cost Assistance Up to $7,500 (below 80% AMI) or $5,000 (80-115% AMI)
- URA Home Accessibility Program for Independence (HAPI) Up to $15,000 per single-unit home
Key Details
- Up to $500 one-time grant toward electric bill
- Must have paid $150+ on account in past 3 months
- Apply at hardshiptools.org or call 1-800-400-WARM
- First-come, first-served, apply early each season
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Your application paperwork
Documents you will likely need
- Proof you own and live in the home (deed, recent mortgage statement, or property tax bill).
- A government-issued photo ID for every owner on title.
- Household income proof (recent pay stubs, last year's tax return, or benefit award letters for everyone in the home).
- A written estimate from a licensed contractor for the work (many programs require this to apply).
- Photos of the problem area or the work to be done.
- The program's own application form, completed (use the official link or phone number on this page).
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Deadline: Oct 1, April 30 (first-come, first-served each season)
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Dollar Energy Fund (Duquesne Light) in Pittsburgh, PA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $500 one-time grant. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Dollar Energy Fund (Duquesne Light) in Pittsburgh?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It also carries a low-income tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Dollar Energy Fund (Duquesne Light) in Pittsburgh, PA?
Confirm the application route directly with Dollar Energy Fund / Duquesne Light Company; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call 1-800-400-9276. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Oct 1, April 30 (first-come, first-served each season).
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