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 Early
Direct Energy in Early.
Direct Energy has 7 plans live on the Oncor grid serving Early. Lowest rate 15.50¢/kWh.
3.8 · Oncor grid · Brown County
Direct Energy in Early
By the numbers.
Lowest here
15.50¢
Direct Energy in Early
Early avg
14.72¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
7
on Oncor
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Early
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Early 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 Early is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #14 of 18 providers on the Oncor grid.
Top Direct Energy picks for Early
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 Early.
| # | 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 → |
Early, Brown County, sample ZIP 76802. Served by Oncor (outage line: 1-888-313-4747).
Switching in Early
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
Oncor owns the wires in Early 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 Early — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Early, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 7 plans in Early 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 Early?
Oncor charges about 4.2¢/kWh plus ~$3.42/month to deliver power in Early. 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 Early?
Direct Energy's lowest Early rate ranks #14 of 18 providers serving the Oncor grid. The cheapest plan overall in Early is 7.1¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 15.5¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Early?
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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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.