Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 12
Rate
15.40¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$154
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 Rising Star
Direct Energy in Rising Star.
Direct Energy has 5 plans live on the AEP Texas North grid serving Rising Star. Lowest rate 15.40¢/kWh.
4.1 via Google · AEP Texas North grid · Eastland County
Direct Energy in Rising Star
By the numbers.
Lowest here
15.40¢
Direct Energy in Rising Star
Rising Star avg
15.08¢
across all providers
Direct Energy plans
5
on AEP Texas North
100% green
0
renewable plans
What you pay in Rising Star
Energy charge vs the wires.
Direct Energy's cheapest plan in Rising Star 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 Rising Star 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 Rising Star
Best Direct Energy plans here.
Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 24
Rate
15.40¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$154
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
16.00¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$160
Rates as of September 2026 · verify on the EFL
- ✓ 35% green
Every Direct Energy plan on AEP Texas North
All 5 Direct Energy plans in Rising Star.
| # | Plan | Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Live Brighter Lite 12 | 15.40¢ | View → |
| 2 | Live Brighter Lite 24 | 15.40¢ | View → |
| 3 | Bright Secure 12 | 16.00¢ | View → |
| 4 | Live Brighter 1K+ 24 | 16.70¢ | View → |
| 5 | Bright Bill Credit Classic 12 | 17.90¢ | View → |
Rising Star, Eastland County, sample ZIP 76471. Served by AEP Texas North (outage line: 1-866-223-8508).
Switching in Rising Star
Same wires — new bill from Direct Energy.
AEP Texas North owns the wires in Rising Star 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 Rising Star — FAQ
Common questions.
Does Direct Energy serve Rising Star, TX?
Yes. Direct Energy offers 5 plans in Rising Star 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 Rising Star?
AEP Texas North charges about 4.9¢/kWh plus ~$4.93/month to deliver power in Rising Star. 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 Rising Star?
Direct Energy's lowest Rising Star rate ranks #15 of 17 providers serving the AEP Texas North grid. The cheapest plan overall in Rising Star is 6.9¢/kWh; Direct Energy's best is 15.4¢/kWh.
How long does it take to switch to Direct Energy in Rising Star?
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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