Refer a Friend Referral Program

When will I receive my reward?

Rewards are processed after the referred customer completes at least 10 days of active electricity service with Direct Energy.

For Texas customers: bill credits will be applied within two billing cycles.

For Midwest/Northeast customers: gift cards will be issued to the billing address on file within two billing cycles

How do I qualify for a referral reward?

To qualify for the reward, the new customer must sign up for a term plan using the referral code of a current Direct Energy customer. The new customer must then keep active service with Direct Energy for at least 10 days. Once that happens, the rewards for both the new customer and the current customer will be processed.

Note: Commercial entities are not eligible to participate in the referral program.

For Midwest/Northeast customers, the referral program is currently unavailable in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

Are there any eligibility requirements and restrictions?

Rewards are limited to eligible residential customers and exclude month‑to‑month plans, sales agents and mass or automated referrals.

For Midwest/Northeast customers, the referral program is currently unavailable in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York.

Will my friend know I used their referral?

Yes, Direct Energy may share basic information so your friend knows the referral was used.

How is my personal information used?

Information is used only to administer the referral program, issue rewards, and comply with legal requirements. All participation is subject to the Direct Energy Privacy Notice.

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Get $50 when you join Direct Energy

How it works

Enter your friend's referral code at signup.

Choose an eligible term plan (month-to-month plans not eligible).

You will receive your $50 within two billing cycles

Find the right plan
and earn $50

Frequently asked questions

When will I receive my reward?

How do I qualify for a referral reward?

Are there any eligibility requirements and restrictions?

Will my friend know I used their referral?

How is my personal information used?

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Get $50 when you join Direct Energy

How it works

Enter your friend's referral code at signup.

Choose an eligible term plan (month-to-month plans not eligible).

You will receive your $50 within two billing cycles

Find the right plan and earn $50

Frequently asked questions

When will I receive my reward?

How do I qualify for a referral reward?

Are there any eligibility requirements and restrictions?

Will my friend know I used their referral?

How is my personal information used?

Find the right plan
and earn $50