Direct Energy
Bright Secure 12
Rate
14.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
Rates as of June 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 35% green
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Direct Energy plans & rates.
Every Direct Energy plan in our catalog, scored on rate, renewable %, term, and rating — plus where each lands on the price spectrum. Rates shown at 1,000 kWh; your effective rate shifts with usage.
3.8 · 3,260 reviews · 6 plans · From 14.50¢/kWh
By the numbers
Direct Energy plan portfolio.
Lowest
14.50¢
per kWh @ 1,000 kWh
Average
16.47¢
6 plans
Highest
23.50¢
per kWh @ 1,000 kWh
100% green
0
renewable plans
Every plan, ranked honestly
All Direct Energy plans.
Score blends rate, renewable %, contract length, and Direct Energy's 3.8-star customer rating. Higher is better.
| # | Plan | Rate | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bright Secure 12 12 Months | 14.90¢ | | View → |
| 2 | Live Brighter Lite 12 12 Months | 14.50¢ | | View → |
| 3 | Apartment Basics 12 12 Months | 14.80¢ | | View → |
| 4 | Live Brighter Lite 24 24 Months | 14.90¢ | | View → |
| 5 | Live Brighter 1K+ 24 24 Months | 16.20¢ | | View → |
| 6 | Twelve Hour Power 12 12 Months | 23.50¢ | | View → |
Editor's picks
Top 3 Direct Energy plans.
Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 12
Rate
14.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$145
Rates as of June 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ Works for homes and apartments
- ✓ Round-the-clock customer care
Direct Energy
Apartment Basics 12
Rate
14.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$148
Rates as of June 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 24% green
Rate distribution
Where most plans land.
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14.5¢
to 16.3¢
16.3¢
to 18.1¢
18.1¢
to 19.9¢
19.9¢
to 21.7¢
21.7¢
to 23.5¢
Cheapest plan in this portfolio
Direct Energy's lowest rate.
Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 12
Rate
14.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$145
Rates as of June 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ Works for homes and apartments
- ✓ Round-the-clock customer care
Rates by contract term
Lock vs. flex.
| Term | Plans | Lowest | Average | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Months | 4 | 14.50¢ | 16.93¢ | 23.50¢ |
| 24 Months | 2 | 14.90¢ | 15.55¢ | 16.20¢ |
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