Autopay Texas 8
Direct Energy
Estimated monthly bill
$131
13.1¢/kWh
at 1,000 kWh
- Contract
- 8 mo · Fixed
- Cancellation fee
- $75
- Renewable energy
- 22%
Includes AEP Texas Central delivery, before taxes.
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30 plans in 6 Texas delivery areas · checked October 22, 2026
13.1¢
Lowest Direct Energy fixed-rate price per kWh, in the AEP Texas Central area.
#34
Of 43 Texas providers, ranked by lowest price without bill-credit tricks.
4 of 5
PUCT complaint score: lower than average complaint rate.
0
Plans with bill-credit tricks. Every Direct Energy price is what you pay at that usage.
Direct Energy prices by delivery area
Price per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month, delivery included. Your area depends on your address.
| Delivery area | Largest city | Plans | Price range |
|---|---|---|---|
| AEP Texas Central | Corpus Christi | 5 | 13.1–14.0¢ |
| AEP Texas North | Abilene | 5 | 13.6–14.6¢ |
| CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric | Houston | 5 | 13.9–15.0¢ |
| Lubbock Power & Light | Lubbock | 5 | 14.1–15.1¢ |
| Oncor Electric Delivery | Dallas | 5 | 14.3–15.3¢ |
| Texas-New Mexico Power | Aubrey | 5 | 15.8–16.8¢ |
Direct Energy complaints
4 of 5 · Lower than average complaint rate
The Public Utility Commission of Texas scores every provider by how many complaints it gets per 1,000 customers over the last six months, compared with other providers. Five means the fewest complaints. The score counts every complaint the PUC investigated, whether or not the provider was at fault.
From April 1, 2026 to September 30, 2026, the PUC received 106 complaints about DIRECT ENERGY LP, the company behind Direct Energy. The most common: billing (53%). Bigger companies get more complaints simply because they have more customers; the score above accounts for that.
- Billing56 · 53%
- Starting or providing service23 · 22%
- Disconnection of service16 · 15%
- Switched without permission (slamming)10 · 9%
- Other1 · 1%
Source: PUCT Retail Electric Provider Complaint Scorecard, via Power to Choose; PUCT Customer Complaint Statistics. To file a complaint, call the PUC at 1-888-782-8477.
Direct Energy plans
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5 matching plans · showing 5 · at 1,000 kWh/month
Autopay Texas 13
Direct Energy
Estimated monthly bill
$138
13.8¢/kWh
at 1,000 kWh
- Contract
- 13 mo · Fixed
- Cancellation fee
- $150
- Renewable energy
- 22%
Includes AEP Texas Central delivery, before taxes.
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Direct Energy
Estimated monthly bill
$139
13.9¢/kWh
at 1,000 kWh
- Contract
- 12 mo · Fixed
- Cancellation fee
- $150
- Renewable energy
- 22%
Includes AEP Texas Central delivery, before taxes.
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Direct Energy
Estimated monthly bill
$139
13.9¢/kWh
at 1,000 kWh
- Contract
- 11 mo · Fixed
- Cancellation fee
- $95
- Renewable energy
- 22%
Includes AEP Texas Central delivery, before taxes.
Read Electricity Facts Label ↗Autopay Texas 24
Direct Energy
Estimated monthly bill
$140
14.0¢/kWh
at 1,000 kWh
- Contract
- 24 mo · Fixed
- Cancellation fee
- $295
- Renewable energy
- 22%
Includes AEP Texas Central delivery, before taxes.
Read Electricity Facts Label ↗Prices include AEP Texas Central delivery charges, before taxes. Ordered by lowest price at 1,000 kWh.
Price history
We started tracking Direct Energy prices daily on October 6, 2026. A price chart appears after 30 days of data.
Questions people ask
How much does Direct Energy electricity cost?
Direct Energy fixed-rate plans start at 13.1¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh a month in the AEP Texas Central area, delivery included. Prices differ by delivery area.
Where does Direct Energy offer plans?
Direct Energy offers 30 plans in 6 Texas delivery areas: AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, Lubbock Power & Light, Oncor Electric Delivery, Texas-New Mexico Power.