Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA — verify with linked source filings below.

DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY

This Defined Benefit (Pension) plan holds $925M in total assets and serves 336 participants as of 2023. It is sponsored by DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY in Pennsylvania. The plan reported positive net income of $29M for the year.

Total Assets (2023)
$925M
Participants
336
State
Industry
Utilities

What the Filing Says About DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN

DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY, headquartered in Pennsylvania. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $925M in total end-of-year assets and covers 336 participants across the Utilities industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 250451600, and the plan has been effective since 1936-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $909M at the beginning of 2023 to $925M at year-end — a gain of 1.7%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $919M, with reported net income of $29M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows — a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$909M
Total Assets (End of Year)$925M
Net Assets (End of Year)$919M
Net Income$29M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN250451600
Plan Effective Date1936-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 1,218 $1.1B
2023 2 1,191 $1.1B
2024 2 1,192 $1.1B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN holds $925M in total assets with 336 participants. It is sponsored by DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY.
What type of plan is DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN?
DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1936-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 250451600.
Who sponsors the DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN?
DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN is sponsored by DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY, located in Pennsylvania. The sponsor's EIN is 250451600 and the plan operates in the Utilities industry.
How did DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN perform in 2023?
DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN grew by 1.7% during 2023, moving from $909M to $925M in total assets. Net income was $29M.
Where can I find official filings for DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN?
Official Form 5500 filings for DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 250451600 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does DUQUESNE LIGHT COMPANY DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) — original filing retrieval by EIN 250451600.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 — Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B — Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

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