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Why Choose Direct Energy

More Than Just Lights

More Than Just Lights

You're a smart energy consumer, so you want an Chicago energy company that speaks your language. When you choose Direct Energy, you'll enjoy innovative plans for your Chicago electric and natural gas needs - complete with options for green energy, engaging technology, and more.

Plans to Fit Your Life

Find a Chicago Energy Plan that Fits Your Life

You have the power to choose a Chicago electricity or natural gas plan that fits your family's needs. We have long and short-term plans, flexible billing options and special offers so you can find a plan that's perfect for your home.

Customer Convenience

Customer Convenience

Managing your energy account information is easier than ever before with our Online Account Manager. You'll have access key information about your usage, billing, and more!

Energy-Saving Tips & More

Energy-Saving Tips & More

Visit our Learning Center for tips on how to save energy, care for your home, prepare your family for severe weather and more.

  • Summer Energy Saving Tips

    Why is My Bill So High?

    Learn more about why your electricity bills are spiking and get energy saving tips to help you manage your usage.

  • Learn more about our electricity and natural gas plans in Chicago

    Energy Choice

    Variable rates from Ameren or Commonwealth Edison are a thing of the past when you switch to Direct Energy. Get the electricity and natural gas you need in Chicago without pricing that changes with the seasons.

  • With one of Direct Energy's Dual Fuel plans, you have a one stop shop for your home's electricity and natural gas services.

    Electricity + Natural Gas = More Savings

    What exactly is Dual Fuel? It's everything you wanted for your utility bills. See all your charges each month on one bill to make paying those bills and tracking your usage easier than ever.

  • At Direct Energy, we believe in giving back through charity and community involvement

    Making A Difference in People's Lives

    Every year, we commit to support and recognize the people and organizations making a positive impact in their communities through our Volunteer Citizen of the Year Award. Through this award and our Reduce Your Use grants for nonprofit organizations, we hope to empower our communities to continue to strive for social change.

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  • Find Direct Energy on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn

    Let's Get Social, Chicago!

    Join our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn communities. You'll get the latest industry news, updates for our customers, important weather information, and energy efficiency tips. Be on the lookout for special promotions and games on our page, too - there's always something fun going on. Welcome to our very social Direct Energy community!

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  • Thanks to energy deregulation in Chicago, customers have more options and can shop around for their energy provider

    Your Power to Choose

    You've got energy options! And we're proud to be one of them. Thanks to deregulation in Chicago, you're able to shop around for the perfect natural gas and electricity plans for you, instead of being limited to only your utility company. Check out Direct Energy's variety of plans to find the right one for your home and budget!

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  • Direct Energy wants to thank all who serve our country with our special military discount for Chicago customers

    Get Special Military Offers

    We're honored to service the homes of the men and women in our military communities. With Direct Energy's Military Savings plans, you'll enjoy an exclusive discount on electricity service for your home, as well as rewards every 6 months just for being a customer.

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