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 Hillsboro
Direct Energy in Hillsboro.
Direct Energy has 7 plans live on the Oncor grid serving Hillsboro. Lowest rate 15.50¢/kWh.
3.8 · Oncor grid · 8K residents · Hill County
Direct Energy in Hillsboro
By the numbers.
Lowest here
15.50¢
Direct Energy in Hillsboro
Hillsboro avg
14.72¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
7
on Oncor
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Hillsboro
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #14 of 18 providers on the Oncor grid.
Top Direct Energy picks for Hillsboro
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 Hillsboro.
| # | 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 → |
Hillsboro, Hill County — population 8K, sample ZIP 76645. Served by Oncor (outage line: 1-888-313-4747).
Switching in Hillsboro
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
Oncor owns the wires in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Hillsboro, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 7 plans in Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro?
Oncor charges about 4.2¢/kWh plus ~$3.42/month to deliver power in Hillsboro. 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 Hillsboro?
Direct Energy's lowest Hillsboro rate ranks #14 of 18 providers serving the Oncor grid. The cheapest plan overall in Hillsboro is 7.1¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 15.5¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Hillsboro?
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.
More on Direct Energy
Explore Direct Energy.
Compare Direct Energy plans in Hillsboro
See how Direct Energy's 7 plans stack up at your real Hillsboro usage.
No spam · It's free · Takes 60 seconds
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.