What is the cheapest Direct Energy electricity plan in Texas?

The cheapest Direct Energy plan currently starts at 13.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. Rates are updated daily from the official PUCT Power to Choose database.

Does Direct Energy offer green energy plans in Texas?

Yes — Direct Energy currently offers 30 renewable energy plans in Texas, backed by Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) from wind and solar generation.

Is Direct Energy a good electricity company in Texas?

Direct Energy is a licensed retail electricity provider (REP) regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). With 30 active plans across 6 service areas, Direct Energy is one of the larger providers in the Texas market. The physical reliability of your electricity service is determined by your TDSP — not your retail provider.

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Direct Energy — Texas Electricity Plans

Q: What areas of Texas does Direct Energy serve?

Direct Energy offers electricity plans in 6 Texas service areas: AEP Texas Central (Corpus Christi / RGV), AEP Texas North (Abilene / Midland), CenterPoint Energy (Houston), Lubbock Power & Light (Lubbock), Oncor (Dallas / Fort Worth), Texas-New Mexico Power (Galveston / North Texas).

30 active plans · 6 service areas · Rates from 13.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh

Direct Energy is a licensed Texas retail electricity provider offering 30 active plans across 6 service areas. Rates start at 13.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh usage. 30 fixed-rate plans available. 30 green energy plans available.

Active Plans

13.1¢/kWh

Starting Rate

Green Plans

6 of 6

Service Areas

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30 plans

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 8

8-mo · $75 ETF

13.1¢

≈$131/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed RenewableLowest rate

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 8

8-mo · $75 ETF

13.6¢

≈$136/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 13

13-mo · $150 ETF

13.8¢

≈$138/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 12

12-mo · $150 ETF

13.9¢

≈$139/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 8

8-mo · $75 ETF

13.9¢

≈$139/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 11

11-mo · $95 ETF

13.9¢

≈$139/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 24

24-mo · $295 ETF

14.0¢

≈$140/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 8

8-mo · $75 ETF

14.1¢

≈$141/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 13

13-mo · $150 ETF

14.3¢

≈$143/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Direct Energy

Autopay Texas 8

8-mo · $75 ETF

14.3¢

≈$143/mo

1,000 kWh

Fixed Renewable

EFL

Provider	Plan	Term	1000 kWh	Type	Mo. fee	ETF	Links
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 8	8 mo	13.1¢	Fixed	—	$75	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 8	8 mo	13.6¢	Fixed	—	$75	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 13	13 mo	13.8¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 12	12 mo	13.9¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 8	8 mo	13.9¢	Fixed	—	$75	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 11	11 mo	13.9¢	Fixed	—	$95	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 24	24 mo	14.0¢	Fixed	—	$295	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 8	8 mo	14.1¢	Fixed	—	$75	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 13	13 mo	14.3¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 8	8 mo	14.3¢	Fixed	—	$75	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 11	11 mo	14.4¢	Fixed	—	$95	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 12	12 mo	14.4¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 24	24 mo	14.6¢	Fixed	—	$295	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 13	13 mo	14.8¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 13	13 mo	14.8¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 11	11 mo	14.9¢	Fixed	—	$95	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 12	12 mo	14.9¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 11	11 mo	14.9¢	Fixed	—	$95	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 12	12 mo	14.9¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 24	24 mo	15.0¢	Fixed	—	$295	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 24	24 mo	15.1¢	Fixed	—	$295	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 13	13 mo	15.1¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 12	12 mo	15.2¢	Fixed	—	$150	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 11	11 mo	15.2¢	Fixed	—	$95	EFL
Direct Energy	Autopay Texas 24	24 mo	15.3¢	Fixed	—	$295	EFL

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Direct Energy — Pros & Cons

Pros

✓30 fixed-rate plans for predictable monthly bills
✓30 100% renewable energy plans available
✓Operates in 6 of 6 Texas service areas
✓Wide selection — 30 active plans to choose from

Cons

✗Early termination fees up to $295 on some plans

Service Areas

Direct Energy offers plans in 6 Texas service areas.

AEP Texas Central

Corpus Christi / RGV

5 plans

AEP Texas North

Abilene / Midland

5 plans

CenterPoint Energy

Houston

5 plans

Lubbock Power & Light

Lubbock

5 plans

Oncor

Dallas / Fort Worth

5 plans

Texas-New Mexico Power

Galveston / North Texas

5 plans

Direct Energy — Common Questions

What is the cheapest Direct Energy plan?

The cheapest Direct Energy plan currently starts at 13.1¢/kWh at 1,000 kWh. Use the table above to sort by rate at your usage level — the effective cost can vary significantly at 500 vs 2,000 kWh depending on monthly base fees and bill credits.

Where does Direct Energy offer plans in Texas?

Direct Energy currently operates in 6 Texas service areas: AEP Texas Central (Corpus Christi / RGV), AEP Texas North (Abilene / Midland), CenterPoint Energy (Houston), Lubbock Power & Light (Lubbock), Oncor (Dallas / Fort Worth), Texas-New Mexico Power (Galveston / North Texas). Enter your ZIP code above to see Direct Energy plans available at your specific address.

Is Direct Energy regulated by the state of Texas?

Yes. Direct Energy is a licensed Retail Electric Provider (REP) regulated by the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). All plans are required to be listed on the official Power to Choose database and accompanied by an Electricity Facts Label (EFL) disclosing true rates at 500, 1,000, and 2,000 kWh usage.

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