Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 12
Rate
16.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$169
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 Hico
Direct Energy in Hico.
Direct Energy has 7 plans live on the TNMP grid serving Hico. Lowest rate 16.90¢/kWh.
3.8 · TNMP grid · Hamilton County
Direct Energy in Hico
By the numbers.
Lowest here
16.90¢
Direct Energy in Hico
Hico avg
14.70¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
7
on TNMP
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Hico
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Hico is 16.9¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Direct Energy's energy charge, plus the TNMP 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
11.6¢
TNMP delivery
5.3¢
All-in
16.9¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $169 — including the ~$7.85 TNMP meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Hico is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #15 of 18 providers on the TNMP grid.
Top Direct Energy picks for Hico
Best Direct Energy plans here.
Direct Energy
Apartment Basics 12
Rate
17.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$179
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 24% green
Direct Energy
Bright Secure 12
Rate
17.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$179
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 35% green
Every Direct Energy plan on TNMP
All 7 Direct Energy plans in Hico.
| # | Plan | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Brighter Lite 12 | 16.90¢ | View → |
| 2 | Apartment Basics 12 | 17.90¢ | View → |
| 3 | Bright Secure 12 | 17.90¢ | View → |
| 4 | Live Brighter Lite 24 | 17.90¢ | View → |
| 5 | Bright Bill Credit Classic 12 | 19.10¢ | View → |
| 6 | Live Brighter 1K+ 24 | 19.30¢ | View → |
| 7 | Twelve Hour Power 12 | 23.70¢ | View → |
Hico, Hamilton County, sample ZIP 76457. Served by TNMP (outage line: 1-888-866-7456).
Switching in Hico
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
TNMP owns the wires in Hico 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 Hico — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Hico, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 7 plans in Hico on the TNMP grid, starting at 16.9¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by TNMP.
What's the delivery charge in Hico?
TNMP charges about 5.3¢/kWh plus ~$7.85/month to deliver power in Hico. 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 Hico?
Direct Energy's lowest Hico rate ranks #15 of 18 providers serving the TNMP grid. The cheapest plan overall in Hico is 8.3¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 16.9¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Hico?
1 to 3 business days. TNMP 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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