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• Refer-A-Friend

  • How many $50 VISA^® prepaid cards can I receive?

    There are no limits – for every eligible referral that is successful, you get a $50 VISA® prepaid card. It's that simple. Just log into your Online Account Manager at Direct Energy and follow the easy instructions outlined...

  • Where can I use my Visa prepaid card?

    You can use the Visa prepaid card anywhere Visa debit cards are accepted.

  • Who do I contact if I have questions about my service?

    You can call us toll-free at 1-866-348-4194 or send us an email at csdirectenergy@directenergy.com.. Our Customer Care Consultants are available to assist you Monday-Friday 7am-8pm and Saturday 7am-5pm.

  • What happens if the person I referred doesn't include my Referral ID when enrolling?

    Your friend has one business day to call Direct Energy and provide your referral code.

  • How long will it take to receive my $50 VISA^® prepaid card?

    If you referred a friend to Direct Energy: After the person you referred has successfully enrolled with Direct Energy, registered for their MyAccount, and successfully become a Direct Energy customer, you will receive your $50...

• Direct Your Energy Insights Tool

  • What is Direct Your Energy?

    Direct Your Energy is a new resource for Direct Energy customers that shares easy-to-navigate tools that depict and analyze your energy usage. Designed to empower you to make more informed decisions about your energy use, each...

  • Where can I find Direct Your Energy?

    Direct Your Energy is a dashboard located within your Our Account Manager (OAM). When you log into your OAM account, you will have the option to see the dashboard and review your usage for valuable insights into your bill.

  • What will I find on the Direct Your Energy Dashboard?

    Through a variety of tools, Direct Your Energy will share how much energy you have used within your current and past billing periods, and what that usage cost you. The tools include: A dynamic graphical overview of your...

  • How do I access Direct Your Energy?

    Go to DirectEnergy.com and log into your Online Account Manager. Hover over Usage and Insights in the top navigation bar and click on Direct Your Energy.

  • How can Direct Your Energy benefit me?

    Knowledge is power, and Direct Your Energy will empower you to become a smarter, more thoughtful consumer. You are no longer helpless when it comes to deciphering your energy bill – thanks to Direct Your Energy, you'll better...

• Online Account Manager

  • What information do I need to set up my Online Account Manager?

    If you have never set-up your online account manager previously, you will need to go here. You will need your zip code, local utility, commodity, and account number. You can find this information by looking at your latest b...

  • What information do I need to retrieve my Online Account Manager Password?

    To reset your password, you must enter the email address you have on file. Once you have confirmed the email address we have on file, you will need to enter your account number. Last, you will need to verify the security question...

  • What information do I need to retrieve my Online Account Manager Username?

    To reset your username you must enter the email address you have on file. Once you have confirmed the email address we have on file, you will need to verify the security question you entered during your account registration process....

  • What are the Username and Password requirements for Online Account Manager?

    Your Username can be 8-25 characters in length, containing letters, numbers, and characters, but no spaces. Your Password can be 8-25 characters in length, containing letters, numbers, and characters, but no spaces.

  • How Do I Use My Online Account Manager?

    You can pay your bill online by logging into your Direct Energy Online Account Manager by entering your User Name and Password anytime. You should have created a User Name and Password when you placed your order online. If...

• Direct Energy Products and Services

  • What kinds of plans are available from Direct Energy?

    At Direct Energy, we believe in providing customers with energy choice. Therefore, we offer many plans to meet the needs of your home and family. This includes fixed-rate plans, variable-rate plans, plans with 100% renewable energy,...

  • Does Direct Energy offer a Military Discount?

    Yes. Get a rate reserved for members of the military community from one of the largest, most trusted energy companies in the country. Choose from electricity plans, natural gas plans, or both depending on your area. We offer a...

• Hive

  • Does Hive come with a warranty?

    Yes, Hive comes with a one-year warranty.

  • Can I cancel my energy agreement with Direct Energy by returning my Hive devices?

    No, if you choose to cancel your energy enrollment after your rescission period has passed but before the end of your initial contract term, you cannot return your Hive devices to avoid any applicable early termination fee. Your...

  • How do I set up my Hive Active Light?

    The Hive Active Light is easy to install and simply replaces your existing light bulb. It pairs to your Hive Hub and gives you control of your lights from the Hive app. To get started, follow the steps shown in the user guide...

  • Do I need a smartphone to use Hive products?

    No, but without a smartphone you won't be able to use the Hive app and experience Hive products to their fullest. If you don't have smartphone or tablet, you can control your Hive products from your desktop in your Hive dashboard....

  • What do I need to have before I can start using Hive products?

    To use any of the Hive products, you will need the following: An existing Internet connection; and A router with a spare ethernet port connection and an extra power supply close to your Internet router. If you want to use...