Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 12
Rate
14.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ Works for homes and apartments
- ✓ Round-the-clock customer care
Best for Reliability Direct Energy in Matthews
Direct Energy in Matthews.
Direct Energy has 5 plans live on the AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint grid serving Matthews. Lowest rate 14.90¢/kWh.
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Direct Energy in Matthews
By the numbers.
Lowest here
14.90¢
Direct Energy in Matthews
Matthews avg
14.98¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
5
on AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you pay in Matthews
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Matthews is 14.9¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Direct Energy's energy charge, plus the AEP Texas Central/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
10.2¢
AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint delivery
4.7¢
All-in
14.9¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $149 — including the ~$4.39 AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Matthews is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #14 of 17 providers on the AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint grid.
Top Direct Energy picks for Matthews
Best Direct Energy plans here.
Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 24
Rate
14.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ No gimmicks, no bill credits, fixed rate pricing
- ✓ Popular With Apartments and Medium Size Homes
Direct Energy
Bright Secure 12
Rate
15.40¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$154
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 35% green
Every Direct Energy plan on AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint
All 5 Direct Energy plans in Matthews.
| # | Plan | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Brighter Lite 12 | 14.90¢ | View → |
| 2 | Live Brighter Lite 24 | 14.90¢ | View → |
| 3 | Bright Secure 12 | 15.40¢ | View → |
| 4 | Live Brighter 1K+ 24 | 16.20¢ | View → |
| 5 | Bright Bill Credit Classic 12 | 17.70¢ | View → |
Matthews, Colorado County, sample ZIP 77434. Served by AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint.
Switching in Matthews
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint owns the wires in Matthews 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 Matthews — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Matthews, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 5 plans in Matthews on the AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint grid, starting at 14.9¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint.
What's the delivery charge in Matthews?
AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint charges about 4.7¢/kWh plus ~$4.39/month to deliver power in Matthews. This is set by the PUCT and is identical on every plan — from Direct Energy or any other provider — so the only number that differs between providers is the energy charge.
Where does Direct Energy rank on price in Matthews?
Direct Energy's lowest Matthews rate ranks #14 of 17 providers serving the AEP Texas Central/CenterPoint grid. The cheapest plan overall in Matthews is 7.0¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 14.9¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Matthews?
1 to 3 business days. AEP Texas Central/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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