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Direct Energy plans, ranked.

Every Direct Energy plan in our catalog, scored on rate, renewable %, term, and provider rating. The strongest match floats to the top.

3.8 · 3,260 reviews 5 plans From 13.90¢/kWh

By the numbers

Direct Energy plan portfolio.

Lowest
13.90¢
per kWh @ 1,000 kWh
Average
16.80¢
5 plans
Fixed-rate
5
with locked rates
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 Live Brighter Lite 12
12 Months
13.90¢
24
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2 Live Brighter Lite 24
24 Months
14.90¢
20
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3 Bright Secure 12
12 Months
15.50¢
20
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4 Live Brighter 1K+ 24
24 Months
16.20¢
15
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5 Twelve Hour Power 12
12 Months
23.50¢
10
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Editor's picks

Top 3 Direct Energy plans.

1
Direct Energy
Direct Energy

Live Brighter Lite 12

Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
  • 20% green
  • Works for homes and apartments
  • Round-the-clock customer care
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2
Direct Energy
Direct Energy

Live Brighter Lite 24

Rate
14.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
  • 20% green
  • No gimmicks, no bill credits, fixed rate pricing
  • Popular With Apartments and Medium Size Homes
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