Duquesne Light Co. shows ongoing progress in latest corporate responsibility report. Pittsburgh-based Duquesne Light Company (DLC) is ramping up reliability, supporting customers, and investing in the long-term resilience of its southwestern Pennsylvania region, according to its newly released 2025 Corporate Responsibility Report. "Everything we do is rooted in our responsibility to serve our customers and communities, and that commitment has only deepened as our region faces increasingly volatile weather, higher demand for energy, and economic pressures," said Christine Waller, DLC's vice president of communications and corporate responsibility. "This report demonstrates exactly how we're evolving our programs and operations to meet these challenges and continue providing safe, reliable, and affordable service." DLC - which reports $1.3 billion in total revenue and $5.3 billion in total assets - currently has more than 1,800 employees, and serves 618,270 customers across an 812-square-mile service territory in Allegheny and Beaver counties in Pennsylvania, according to the 79-page report. It provides a review of DLC's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) work and shows progress toward major infrastructure investments; the impact of energy efficiency programs that help customers electrify and save money; and efforts to reduce its carbon footprint for a healthier environment, the company said May 20. The report also shows how DLC responded to new challenges in 2025, laying the groundwork for continued focus and action this year, Waller added. For example, last year DLC announced a $2.7-billion investment through 2030 to strengthen the grid and modernize aging equipment for increased capacity and reliability. The company also brought the new Watson substation online to enhance resiliency in downtown Pittsburgh, and deployed advanced technologies like solar-powered distribution line sensors to improve outage response. DLC also expanded its focus on supporting customers amid ongoing affordability challenges during 2025 by helping customers access nearly $6.5 million in utility assistance, while also continuing to grow programs that help customers manage their energy use and reduce costs, the report states. Additionally, DLC realigned its corporate giving strategy and volunteerism to focus on basic needs and workforce development, contributing nearly $2 million to local nonprofits and logging more than 4,500 employee volunteer hours across the region. At the same time, DLC also advanced initiatives to support its region's long-term environmental well-being and helped more customers adopt clean energy technologies, the report shows. Among various highlights, the company says its teams processed a record number of interconnection applications for residential solar panels and launched a free heat pump training program for local HVAC professionals. "Our vision is to create a larger-than-light, clean energy future for all by delivering exceptional results today and boldly harnessing opportunities for tomorrow," the report says.

Duquesne Light introduces improvements one year after derecho caused widespread outages in Western Pennsylvania. (File Photo of the Duquesne Light Company Logo) Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News (Beaver County, PA) A year after a powerful storm caused widespread damage and outages in Western Pennsylvania, utilities and city officials say they are better prepared for future severe weather. On April 29, 2025, a derecho with winds up to 90 mph left hundreds of thousands without power. Duquesne Light Company said it has since introduced new technology to improve communication with customers during outages, including expanded text messaging alerts. The utility also said it has strengthened its ability to restore service by increasing available personnel and deploying tools to more quickly locate downed power lines.

Resource Innovations completes landmark grid cybersecurity project with global research consortium. Advancing AI-driven resilience and protection for critical energy infrastructure worldwide. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (April 2, 2026) - Resource Innovations (RI) is pleased to announce the successful completion of a four-year, international cybersecurity research and development project aimed at strengthening the resilience of electric grids against evolving cyber threats. The initiative, led by Arizona State University (ASU) and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) and in collaboration with industry partners Arava Power, Arizona Public Service (APS), Delek US, Duquesne Light Company (DLC), Georgia Tech Research Corporation, Meptagon, MITRE, National Renewable Energy Lab, OPAL-RT, OTORIO, RAD, Salt River Project (SRP), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, and SIGA OT Solutions, was funded by the U.S.-Israel Energy Center program, managed by the U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development (BIRD) Foundation. Spanning October 2021 through October 2025, the project - Comprehensive Cybersecurity Technology for Critical Power Infrastructure: AI-Based Centralized Defense and Edge Resilience - represents a significant milestone in RI's commitment to innovation and scalable solutions for the global energy sector. As cyber threats to energy infrastructure intensify, the need for advanced, adaptive defense systems has never been greater. Industry data show cyberattacks targeting U.S. utilities surged by 70% in 2024 alone, with more than half of utilities reporting at least one cybersecurity incident. To combat this threat, the consortium's work delivers critical advancements in detecting, mitigating, and responding to sophisticated attacks without disrupting grid operations. "This project reflects Resource Innovations' deep commitment to securing the grid through cutting-edge research and real-world application," said John Dirkman, P.E., Vice President of Product Management at Resource Innovations. "By combining advanced analytics, machine learning and other AI methods, and decades of grid expertise, we've developed technologies that not only detect emerging threats but help utilities maintain reliable operations under attack conditions." Advancing grid resilience through innovation. The project brought together leading researchers and industry experts to address one of the most pressing challenges in energy: How to ensure continuous, reliable power in the face of increasingly complex cyber and physical threats. Key project outcomes include: * AI-driven threat detection and mitigation: Development of machine learning, an artificial neural network, and other AI models capable of identifying sophisticated cyberattacks - such as load redistribution and event-mimicking attacks - by analyzing discrepancies between forecasted and real-time grid data. * Advanced grid modeling and state estimation: Enhanced distribution system modeling using advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) data to improve network visibility, anomaly detection, and operational decision-making. * Resilient control systems using reinforcement learning: Breakthrough approaches leveraging reinforcement learning and temporal graph convolutional networks (TGCNs) to determine optimal response strategies during cyber events, even within highly complex grid environments. * Scalable, product-ready solutions: Translation of research into deployable software, firmware, and system architectures designed to integrate with existing utility infrastructure and scale across global markets. These innovations are designed to help utilities detect and respond to attacks in real time, maintain operational continuity, and reduce the risk of outages or system disruptions. A collaborative foundation for global impact. Building on a long-standing relationship with ASU and previous U.S. Department of Energy-funded initiatives, Resource Innovations played a central role in bridging academic research and practical utility applications. The consortium also included a broad network of utilities, technology providers, and research institutions across the United States and Israel. "This work advances how we understand and respond to cyber threats in power systems, particularly in improving grid visibility and resilience under increasingly complex conditions," said Yang Weng, Associate Professor in the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering at Arizona State University. "Bringing together diverse data sources and rigorous research, the project establishes a strong foundation for more secure and adaptive grid operations. It has been a pleasure working with Resource Innovations and the broader consortium, and we look forward to building on these results." Throughout the project, Resource Innovations contributed its expertise in grid architecture, state estimation, and advanced grid analytics to support the development of large-scale simulation datasets, threat detection frameworks, and implementation pathways for commercialization. In addition, the team, led by Resource Innovations, established and engaged an Industry Advisory Board of 26 organizations spanning utilities, cybersecurity firms, and technology providers, ensuring that project outcomes aligned with real-world needs and deployment challenges. Addressing a rapidly evolving threat landscape. The urgency of this work is validated by rising vulnerabilities across the energy sector. Increasing grid digitization, distributed energy resources, and legacy infrastructure all contribute to increased attack risk. Simultaneously, nation-state actors and cybercriminals are becoming more sophisticated in targeting critical infrastructure. By focusing on both centralized defense mechanisms and edge resilience, the project delivers a comprehensive approach to grid cybersecurity - one that adapts to emerging threats while preserving system reliability. Continuing the commitment to innovate at scale. The completion of the BIRD-funded project marks another step forward in Resource Innovations' broader mission to drive innovation and deliver scalable solutions that strengthen energy systems worldwide. The technologies and insights developed through this initiative will inform future product development, partnerships, and deployments across utility markets. About Resource Innovations Resource Innovations (RI) is a women-led energy transformation firm focused on impact. Building on its expertise in energy efficiency, Resource Innovations, Inc. is constantly expanding its portfolio of clean energy solutions to guide utilities through increasingly complex, connected challenges. Resource Innovations, Inc. is a portfolio company of Morgan Stanley Capital Partners. Visit resource-innovations.com to learn more about how Resource Innovations, Inc. is accelerating the clean energy transition and leading the charge to power change. Related energy resources. Explore Resource Innovations' clean energy transition insights.