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Direct Energy in Big Wells

Direct Energy in Big Wells.

Direct Energy has 7 plans live on the Oncor grid serving Big Wells. Lowest rate 15.50¢/kWh.

3.8 Oncor grid Dimmit County

Direct Energy in Big Wells

By the numbers.

Lowest here
15.50¢
Direct Energy in Big Wells
Big Wells avg
14.72¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
7
on Oncor
100% green
0
renewable plans

What you actually pay in Big Wells

Energy charge vs the wires.

Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Big Wells is 15.5¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Direct Energy's energy charge, plus the Oncor delivery charge — the cost of the poles and wires, set by the PUCT and identical on every plan from every provider on this grid.

Direct Energy energy
11.3¢
Oncor delivery
4.2¢
All-in
15.5¢

At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $155 — including the ~$3.42 Oncor meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Big Wells is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #14 of 18 providers on the Oncor grid.

Top Direct Energy picks for Big Wells

Best Direct Energy plans here.

1
Direct Energy
Direct Energy

Live Brighter Lite 12

Rate
15.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$155

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 20% green
  • Works for homes and apartments
  • Round-the-clock customer care
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2
Direct Energy
Direct Energy

Apartment Basics 12

Rate
15.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$158

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 24% green
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3
Direct Energy
Direct Energy

Live Brighter Lite 24

Rate
15.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$159

Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL

  • 20% green
  • No gimmicks, no bill credits, fixed rate pricing
  • Popular With Apartments and Medium Size Homes
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Every Direct Energy plan on Oncor

All 7 Direct Energy plans in Big Wells.

# Plan Rate
1 Live Brighter Lite 12 15.50¢ View →
2 Apartment Basics 12 15.80¢ View →
3 Live Brighter Lite 24 15.90¢ View →
4 Bright Secure 12 15.90¢ View →
5 Live Brighter 1K+ 24 17.10¢ View →
6 Bright Bill Credit Classic 12 18.30¢ View →
7 Twelve Hour Power 12 23.60¢ View →

Big Wells, Dimmit County, sample ZIP 78830. Served by Oncor (outage line: 1-888-313-4747).

Switching in Big Wells

Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.

Oncor owns the wires in Big Wells and processes the switch in 1-3 business days — no service interruption, no truck roll, no new equipment. Direct Energy files the switch on your behalf. Same-day if you order before 4-5 PM Central.

Direct Energy in Big Wells — FAQ

Common questions.

Does Direct Energy serve Big Wells, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 7 plans in Big Wells on the Oncor grid, starting at 15.5¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by Oncor.
What's the delivery charge in Big Wells?
Oncor charges about 4.2¢/kWh plus ~$3.42/month to deliver power in Big Wells. This is set by the PUCT and is identical on every plan — from Direct Energy or any other provider — so the only number that actually differs between providers is the energy charge.
Where does Direct Energy rank on price in Big Wells?
Direct Energy's lowest Big Wells rate ranks #14 of 18 providers serving the Oncor grid. The cheapest plan overall in Big Wells is 7.1¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 15.5¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Big Wells?
1 to 3 business days. Oncor keeps delivering power the whole time — no interruption, no new meter, no truck roll. Order before roughly 4–5 PM Central on a weekday and same-day switching is usually available.

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How enrollment works

You pick the plan here. Enrollment finishes on our secure checkout — same rate, no markup. If you'd rather skip the ZIP entry, Live Link pulls your real usage from Smart Meter Texas in about 30 seconds. Same plans, same checkout, less typing.