This check is done to determine whether you can enroll without paying a deposit. The check is a utility payment data-based search that reviews your history of making payments on your utility services (electric, natural gas, water,...
Direct Energy does not charge an enrollment fee. However, your current energy supplier may assess a cancellation fee if you're switching providers within your contract term. Your current supplier can confirm what those costs (if...
If you want to switch from your current provider to Direct Energy and if the power at your address is in your name or your spouse's name, service can begin in approximately seven (7) business days. For billed products: Before...
If you're starting Direct Energy service at a new residence, your service can begin a minimum of three (3) business days after you sign up. If you are moving into a residence without power, or if the service is not in your name...
Currently, you can "Support Green" for $5 a month. Learn more here.
A Smart Meter reads your usage in more detail than a conventional meter. The advanced meter communicates usage information via radio frequency back to the local utility for monitoring and billing purposes, called telemeter, so...
ESI stands for "electrical service identifier." An ESI ID number is the physical address where you receive your electricity. In order to track the electricity used by your home, electric companies use a special meter identification...
If you suspect you are the victim of identity theft or think your identity has been stolen and used to set up an account with Direct Energy, we're here to help. You can read more about our commitment to identity theft protection...
Your local utility company delivers the electricity that flows into your home. The utility company is responsible for the lines, poles, pipes, meters, power outages, repairs, and other issues with how energy gets to your home....
Direct Energy and your utility work together to provide services for your specific area. Direct Energy is a retail, or competitive, electric and natural gas provider. If you live in a deregulated area, you are able to shop for...
If you or a member of your household are on life support or require electricity for critical care, you can have your TDSP prioritize your home for reconnection if you ever experience a disconnection due to a weather event. Here...
This is the number that identifies you as a Direct Energy customer. It is typically used to locate your personal information when you call Customer Service with questions or when you pay your bill. It can found at the top of your...
Direct Energy will notify you in advance of your contract expiration. For contracts entered on or after June 1, 2004, you will not be automatically renewed.
Future savings depend on the direction of commodity prices, which can be very volatile; however, you are not guaranteed savings. Historically, Direct Energy's rates have been very competitive. Our fixed-rate products offer...
Also known as the REP or electricity company you chose for your home or business, a Retail Electric Provider is a company that has been approved by the Texas Public Utility Commission (PUCT) to sell electric services. A REP is...
The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) is the state agency that is responsible for the regulation and oversight of electric services in Texas. The PUCT regulates the delivery of electricity to ensure the safety and reliability...
Most Texans have the ability to choose the electricity company for their home or business. Over 60% of the state is deregulated, but some areas are served exclusively by some electric cooperatives (also called co-ops) and municipally...
A municipally or city-owned utility is a non-profit electricity provider that is owned and operated by the municipality it serves. Texas city-owned utilities may decide whether or not their customers will have a choice of Retail...
An Electric Cooperative (also known as a Co-Op) is a customer-owned electric utility that distributes electricity to its members. If your area is serviced by a Co-Op, that company is the exclusive provider for electricity in that...
Once we receive both documents and there are no issues with the documents, then we will work with the TDSP and/or the other REP to remove the Switch Hold so that we can continue with your enrollment process. It's important that...
We suggest that you provide us with either a copy of your entire lease agreement which must include your name on the agreement (or the person enrolling for service) or a copy of your electric bill from your previous premise dated...
The account will be noted that the Switch Hold was removed and services will be connected. You may contact us for an update. However, please allow us reasonable time to receive your NOS form with the supporting document and to...
The Switch Hold removal request was denied because there is association between the new occupant and the previous occupant, based on the NOS form and the supporting document.
If you emailed the NOS form and supporting document, then you will receive a confirmation that paperwork has been received. If you faxed us the 2 documents, then please allow 1 business day to update your account that they have...