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Based in Houston, Direct Energy is one of the largest natural gas and retail electric providers (REPs) in North America. The company, which is a subsidiary of NRG Energy, serves millions of customers across Texas, certain states in the Northeast and Midwest, and parts of Canada. In Texas, Direct Energy sells residential and commercial electricity plans, as well as a range of home protection services.
To explore Direct Energy electric rates in your area, enter your ZIP code on this page.
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 12 | 12 months | $0.155 / kWh |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter Lite 24 | 24 months | $0.155 / kWh |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter 1K+ 24 | 24 months | $0.168 / kWh |
| Direct Energy - Live Brighter 12 | 12 months | $0.220 / kWh |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of 1/21/2025, 10:38:58 PM CST for ZIP Code 79707. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your zip code above.
With Choose Texas Power’s free marketplace, residents and business owners in deregulated parts of Texas can find electricity rates and plans in their area. If you’d like to explore the marketplace and discover what’s available near you, here’s how it works:
If you have questions about any rates or plans, call the phone number on your screen to speak with an energy expert.
This fixed-rate plan includes a 24-month contract, meaning your electricity rate won’t change for two years. If you don’t use much energy, this plan could be a good choice because it waives the usage charge when you consume less than 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of power per month.
The Live Brighter 1K + 24 is another fixed-rate, 24-month plan from Direct Energy. If you sign up for this higher-usage plan, the provider will waive the usage charge when you consume more than 1,000 kWh of electricity in a month.
Like the previous two Direct Energy plans, this plan has a fixed rate and a 24-month contract. It also includes Amazon Prime membership for two years or a $15 monthly Amazon gift card if you’re already an Amazon Prime member. Plus, the plan uses 100% renewable sources, like wind and solar energy.
If you choose this plan, you’ll get a fixed electricity rate for 12 months. You’ll also get free electricity from 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. every night.
This Direct Energy plan has a fixed rate and 12-month contract. There are different rates for tiers of energy consumption (500 kWh, 1,000 kWh, and 2,000 kWh), with the lowest rates reserved for the highest usage.
Electricity rates vary across Texas, mainly due to different utility transmission charges and government fees in different parts of the state. Because of this, it’s important to search for rates in your exact location. You can do this by typing in your ZIP code on our marketplace to discover accurate rates in your area.
If your power goes out, you’ll need to contact your utility company — and not Direct Energy or another electricity provider — to restore it. To find the utility company in your area, explore our utilities page.
However, if you have questions about your electric bill or plan, you’ll want to contact Direct Energy. Here’s how to reach the REP:
Log into your Direct Energy account here.
Yes. You can download the Direct Energy Account Manager app on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
You can use an energy comparison marketplace like Choose Texas Power to compare Direct Energy electric rates and plans. To do so, type in your ZIP code on this page, then use the “provider” filter to view plans from Direct Energy. (If you’re unsure whether or not this provider is right for you, feel free to read our Direct Energy reviews.)
If you cancel a fixed-rate energy plan before it expires, you might have to pay an early termination fee (ETF). This fee is $150 for 12-month plans or $295 for 24-month plans.
You can pay a Direct Energy bill online, through the company’s app, by phone, or by mail using a check or money order. Alternatively, you can visit an in-person payment location.
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