Direct Energy
Bright Secure 12
Rate
15.40¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$154
Rates as of November 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 35% green
Best for Reliability Direct Energy in Putnam
Direct Energy in Putnam.
Direct Energy has 3 plans live on the AEP Texas North grid serving Putnam. Lowest rate 15.40¢/kWh.
4.1 via Google · AEP Texas North grid · Callahan County
Direct Energy in Putnam
By the numbers.
Lowest here
15.40¢
Direct Energy in Putnam
Putnam avg
14.65¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
3
on AEP Texas North
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you pay in Putnam
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Putnam is 15.4¢/kWh all-in. That number is two parts: Direct Energy's energy charge, plus the AEP Texas North 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
10.5¢
AEP Texas North delivery
4.9¢
All-in
15.4¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $154 — including the ~$4.93 AEP Texas North meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Putnam is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #15 of 17 providers on the AEP Texas North grid.
Top Direct Energy picks for Putnam
Best Direct Energy plans here.
Direct Energy
Live Brighter 1K+ 24
Rate
16.10¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$161
Rates as of November 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
Direct Energy
Bright Bill Credit Classic 12
Rate
17.20¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$172
Rates as of November 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 22% green
Putnam, Callahan County, sample ZIP 76469. Served by AEP Texas North (outage line: 1-866-223-8508).
Switching in Putnam
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
AEP Texas North owns the wires in Putnam 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 Putnam — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Putnam, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 3 plans in Putnam on the AEP Texas North grid, starting at 15.4¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by AEP Texas North.
What's the delivery charge in Putnam?
AEP Texas North charges about 4.9¢/kWh plus ~$4.93/month to deliver power in Putnam. 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 Putnam?
Direct Energy's lowest Putnam rate ranks #15 of 17 providers serving the AEP Texas North grid. The cheapest plan overall in Putnam is 6.7¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 15.4¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Putnam?
1 to 3 business days. AEP Texas North 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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