Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 12
Rate
14.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$145
Rates as of August 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ Works for homes and apartments
- ✓ Round-the-clock customer care
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Direct Energy cheap rates.
The lowest rates that hold up at any usage — bill-credit plans, whose advertised price depends on hitting a usage threshold, are left out. Sorted lowest first.
4.1 via Google · 5 plans · From 14.50¢/kWh in cheapest area
Rate range
Cheap spread.
Lowest
14.50¢
per kWh @ 1,000 kWh · cheapest service area
Average
15.58¢
across 5 plans
Highest
17.40¢
per kWh @ 1,000 kWh
Lowest in this set
Cheapest cheap Direct Energy plan.
Prices shown are each plan's lowest-cost utility area — enter your ZIP on the plan list for pricing on your wires.
Rates by term length
Lock vs. flex.
| Term | Plans | Lowest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Months | 3 | 14.50¢ | 15.60¢ |
| 24 Months | 2 | 14.90¢ | 15.55¢ |
Every plan in this set
5 cheap Direct Energy plans.
1
Live Brighter Lite 12
12 Months · 20% green
14.50¢
per kWh
2
Bright Secure 12
12 Months · 35% green
14.90¢
per kWh
3
Live Brighter Lite 24
24 Months · 20% green
14.90¢
per kWh
4
Live Brighter 1K+ 24
24 Months · 20% green
16.20¢
per kWh
5
Bright Bill Credit Classic 12
12 Months · 22% green
17.40¢
per kWh
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