Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 12
Rate
13.90¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$139
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ Works for homes and apartments
- ✓ Round-the-clock customer care
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Set summary
Cheap Direct Energy at a glance.
Plans matched
5
Lowest
13.90¢
Average
16.80¢
Avg green
23%
Best of the set
Top 5 cheap Direct Energy plans.
Direct Energy
Live Brighter Lite 24
Rate
14.90¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$149
- ✓ 20% green
- ✓ No gimmicks, no bill credits, fixed rate pricing
- ✓ Popular With Apartments and Medium Size Homes
Direct Energy
Bright Secure 12
Rate
15.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$155
- ✓ 35% green
Direct Energy
Live Brighter 1K+ 24
Rate
16.20¢
Term
24 Months
$1000 kWh
$162
- ✓ 20% green
Direct Energy
Twelve Hour Power 12
Rate
23.50¢
Term
12 Months
$1000 kWh
$235
- ✓ 20% green
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