Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 12
Rate
14.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$145
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 Katy
Direct Energy in Katy.
Direct Energy has 7 plans live on the CenterPoint grid serving Katy. Lowest rate 14.50¢/kWh.
3.8 · CenterPoint grid · 21K residents · Harris County
Direct Energy in Katy
By the numbers.
Lowest here
14.50¢
Direct Energy in Katy
Katy avg
14.72¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
7
on CenterPoint
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you actually pay in Katy
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Katy is 14.5¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Direct Energy's energy charge, plus the CenterPoint 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
9.8¢
CenterPoint delivery
4.7¢
All-in
14.5¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $145 — including the ~$4.39 CenterPoint meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Katy is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #14 of 18 providers on the CenterPoint grid.
Top Direct Energy picks for Katy
Best Direct Energy plans here.
Direct Energy
Apartment Basics 12
Rate
14.80¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$148
Rates as of July 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 24% green
Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 24
Rate
14.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
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 CenterPoint
All 7 Direct Energy plans in Katy.
| # | Plan | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Brighter Lite 12 | 14.50¢ | View → |
| 2 | Apartment Basics 12 | 14.80¢ | View → |
| 3 | Live Brighter Lite 24 | 14.90¢ | View → |
| 4 | Bright Secure 12 | 14.90¢ | View → |
| 5 | Live Brighter 1K+ 24 | 16.20¢ | View → |
| 6 | Bright Bill Credit Classic 12 | 17.40¢ | View → |
| 7 | Twelve Hour Power 12 | 23.60¢ | View → |
Katy, Harris County — population 21K, sample ZIP 77449. Served by CenterPoint (outage line: 1-800-332-7143).
Switching in Katy
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
CenterPoint owns the wires in Katy 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 Katy — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Katy, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 7 plans in Katy on the CenterPoint grid, starting at 14.5¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by CenterPoint.
What's the delivery charge in Katy?
CenterPoint charges about 4.7¢/kWh plus ~$4.39/month to deliver power in Katy. 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 Katy?
Direct Energy's lowest Katy rate ranks #14 of 18 providers serving the CenterPoint grid. The cheapest plan overall in Katy is 6.2¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 14.5¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Katy?
1 to 3 business days. CenterPoint 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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