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 Richmond
Direct Energy in Richmond.
Direct Energy has 3 plans live on the CenterPoint grid serving Richmond. Lowest rate 15.40¢/kWh.
4.1 via Google · CenterPoint grid · 12K residents · Fort Bend County
Direct Energy in Richmond
By the numbers.
Lowest here
15.40¢
Direct Energy in Richmond
Richmond avg
14.67¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
3
on CenterPoint
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you pay in Richmond
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Richmond is 15.4¢/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
10.7¢
CenterPoint delivery
4.7¢
All-in
15.4¢
At a typical 1,000 kWh month, that's about $154 — including the ~$4.39 CenterPoint meter charge. Because delivery is fixed, the only lever between providers in Richmond is the energy charge. Direct Energy's best rate ranks #13 of 17 providers on the CenterPoint grid.
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Best Direct Energy plans here.
Direct Energy
Live Brighter 1K+ 24
Rate
16.20¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$162
Rates as of November 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 20% green
Direct Energy
Bright Bill Credit Classic 12
Rate
17.40¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$174
Rates as of November 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 22% green
Richmond, Fort Bend County — population 12K, sample ZIP 77406. Served by CenterPoint (outage line: 1-800-332-7143).
Switching in Richmond
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
CenterPoint owns the wires in Richmond 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 Richmond — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Richmond, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 3 plans in Richmond on the CenterPoint grid, starting at 15.4¢/kWh all-in. Enrollment is online and service is delivered by CenterPoint.
What's the delivery charge in Richmond?
CenterPoint charges about 4.7¢/kWh plus ~$4.39/month to deliver power in Richmond. 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 Richmond?
Direct Energy's lowest Richmond rate ranks #13 of 17 providers serving the CenterPoint grid. The cheapest plan overall in Richmond is 7.0¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 15.4¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Richmond?
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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