
DIRECT ENERGY
36 plans/6 TDU areas/Starting at 13.3 cents/kWh
Total Plans
36
Lowest Rate (at 1,000 kWh)
13.3 cents
Term Options
12-36 mo
TDU Area:
Provider Insights - DIRECT ENERGY
Rate Range
Plans range from 13.3 cents to 19.0 cents/kWh at 1,000 kWh (all-in, incl. delivery). Average across all plans: 15.9 cents.
Cancellation Fees
Uses flat fee structure - typically $150-$395.
Renewable Energy
xNo 100% renewable plans currently available.
Plan Types
Terms: 12, 24, 36 months
2 Solar BuybackNo short-term options - minimum commitment required.
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See all matchups6 plans in Centerpoint
Rates at 1,000 kWh / incl. delivery| Plan Name ^ | Rate ( cents/kWh) ^ | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Autopay Texas 12 12 mo | 14.6cents | Expand | |||
Autopay Texas 24 High Cancel Fee 24 mo | 14.9cents | Expand | |||
Autopay Texas 36 High Cancel Fee 36 mo | 15.2cents | Expand | |||
Bright Secure 12 12 mo | 15.4cents | Expand | |||
Live Brighter 1K+ 24 High Cancel FeePARTNER 24 mo | 16.2cents | Expand | |||
Bright Bill Credit Classic 12 12 mo | 17.4cents | Expand | |||
Rates shown include energy charge and base TDU delivery charge. Other fees may apply. Rates shown at 1,000 kWh benchmark.
Rates last checked: October 22, 2026
Rates last checked: October 22, 2026
Solar Solar Buyback Plans
Energy rate + TDUArea:
| Plan Name | Buy Rate +TDU | Sell Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
Direct Solar Unlimited | 10.9 cents | 5.9 cents | Details |
Buy rates are energy-only unless marked "incl. delivery." Click any plan for full details including TDU delivery charges.
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