Make Direct Energy your electric company and natural gas supplier and trusted home protection provider.
Your local utility is the standard provider for electricity and natural gas. But did you know you can shop for competitive providers like Direct Energy for more plan options? Electricity and natural gas deregulation allows customers to shop around for rates and plans so they can find the one that's perfect for their home and lifestyle. You can sign up for electricity or natural gas in just a few steps:
If you haven't already, you'll need to create an account with your local utility. Unless you're moving, you should already have an account.
Check whether you are under contract with your current provider. If you are, make sure you won't be charged an early termination fee if you switch providers before your contract ends.
You'll need your utility account information to enroll in a new plan with a competitive provider. If you're moving and haven't received a bill yet, you can contact your utility for your account number.
Shop energy providers for the electricity or natural gas plan that fits your needs. After you sign up, your supplier will contact your local utility to complete the process.
The time it takes to turn on your electricity and/or natural gas varies based on when your local utility can connect your home. Be sure to leave yourself enough time to shop and sign up with your new provider, and check your utility's timeline to make sure you can get your electricity and/or natural gas turned on when you need it.
Some utilities may charge a switching fee when you sign up with a new provider. Make sure to check with your local utility for more information.
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We offer a range of electricity and natural gas plans so you can find the perfect one for your home and lifestyle. Enter your zip code to see available plans in your area.
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As a Direct Energy customer, you'll have access to our electricity usage insights tool that shows you how much electricity you're using each month so you can anticipate your high-usage periods.
We have a variety of electricity rates and plans so you can find the best one for your home.
Plan Name | Region | Plan Term | Rate |
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Live Brighter™ 12 | Ameren | 12 months | 12.69 cents/kWh |
Live Brighter™ 18 | Ameren | 18 months | 12.59 cents/kWh |
State Site Live Brighter 19 | Ameren | 19 months | 11.99 cents/kWh |
Live Brighter On Us 26 | Ameren | 26 months | 14.99 cents/kWh |
Live Brighter 36 | Ameren | 36 months | 12.99 cents/kWh |
Plan Name | Region | Plan Term | Rate |
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Live Brighter™ 12 | Commonwealth Edison | 12 months | 7.99 cents/kWh |
State Site Live Brighter 13 | Commonwealth Edison | 13 months | 7.49 cents/kWh |
Live Brighter™ 18 | Commonwealth Edison | 18 months | 7.99 cents/kWh |
Live Brighter On Us 26 | Commonwealth Edison | 26 months | 10.49 cents/kWh |
Live Brighter 36 | Commonwealth Edison | 36 months | 8.59 cents/kWh |
We have a variety of natural gas rates and plans so you can find the best one for your home.
Plan Name | Region | Plan Term | Rate |
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State Site Live Brighter 6 | Nicor Gas | 6 months | 0.359 dollars/THERM |
Live Brighter™ 12 | Nicor Gas | 12 months | 0.519 dollars/Per THM |
Live Brighter™ 18 | Nicor Gas | 18 months | 0.509 dollars/Per THM |
Plan Name | Region | Plan Term | Rate |
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State Site Live Brighter 6 | Peoples Gas | 6 months | 0.379 dollars/THERM |
Live Brighter™ 12 | Peoples Gas | 12 months | 0.539 dollars/Per THM |
Live Brighter™ 18 | Peoples Gas | 18 months | 0.539 dollars/Per THM |
Plan Name | Region | Plan Term | Rate |
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State Site Live Brighter 6 | North Shore Gas | 6 months | 0.379 dollars/THERM |
Live Brighter 12 | North Shore Gas | 12 months | 0.539 dollars/THERM |
Live Brighter 18 | North Shore Gas | 18 months | 0.539 dollars/THERM |
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