Utilities-Department of Biological Sciences - Carnegie Mellon University

Utilities

  • Electricity - approximately $50 per month. Can be significantly more if you have air conditioning. Duquesne Light (pronounced Du-kane) is the major electric company in the city of Pittsburgh. 
  • Heat - Gas heat can be very expensive in the city. Old, uninsulated homes combined with high gas prices means that you may be paying up to $300/month in winter.
  • Water (Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority) - approximately $20 per month. If you live in an apartment water is usually included in the rent.

    Disclaimer: This list of advice and information was put together by current graduate students of the Biological Sciences department, and does not express the views of the department. Most of the information below has been verified, but some may have changed including URLs, dates, and email addresses, so self-verification of information is advisable.