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
Best for Reliability Direct Energy in Cotulla
Direct Energy in Cotulla.
Direct Energy has 7 plans live on the Oncor grid serving Cotulla. Lowest rate 15.50¢/kWh.
3.8 · Oncor grid · La Salle County
Direct Energy in Cotulla
By the numbers.
Lowest here
15.50¢
Direct Energy in Cotulla
Cotulla avg
14.72¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
7
on Oncor
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Cotulla
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Cotulla 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 Cotulla is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #14 of 18 providers on the Oncor grid.
Top Direct Energy picks for Cotulla
Best Direct Energy plans here.
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
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
Every Direct Energy plan on Oncor
All 7 Direct Energy plans in Cotulla.
| # | 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 → |
Cotulla, La Salle County, sample ZIP 78014. Served by Oncor (outage line: 1-888-313-4747).
Switching in Cotulla
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
Oncor owns the wires in Cotulla 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 Cotulla — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Cotulla, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 7 plans in Cotulla 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 Cotulla?
Oncor charges about 4.2¢/kWh plus ~$3.42/month to deliver power in Cotulla. 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 Cotulla?
Direct Energy's lowest Cotulla rate ranks #14 of 18 providers serving the Oncor grid. The cheapest plan overall in Cotulla is 7.1¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 15.5¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Cotulla?
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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