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Frequently Asked Questions

When will my power and/or gas be turned on?

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.

Are there fees associated with signing up?

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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Track Your Usage

Our electricity usage insights tool shows you how much electricity you're using each month so you can anticipate your high-usage months.

Electricity and Natural Gas Plans

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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Manage Your Usage and Save

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.

Electricity Rates for Ohio

We have a variety of electricity rates and plans so you can find the best one for your home.

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Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
Live Brighter™ 12 AEP Ohio 12 months 7.29 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 13 AEP Ohio 13 months 6.49 cents/KWH
Live Brighter™ 18 AEP Ohio 18 months 7.39 cents/kWh
Go Green Lights 24 AEP Ohio 24 months 8.99 cents/kWh
Live Brighter On Us 27 AEP Ohio 27 months 9.69 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 36 AEP Ohio 36 months 7.79 cents/kWh
Live Brighter™ 12 AEP Ohio 12 months 7.29 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 13 AEP Ohio 13 months 6.49 cents/KWH
Live Brighter™ 18 AEP Ohio 18 months 7.39 cents/kWh
Go Green Lights 24 AEP Ohio 24 months 8.99 cents/kWh
Live Brighter On Us 27 AEP Ohio 27 months 9.69 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 36 AEP Ohio 36 months 7.79 cents/kWh
Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
Live Brighter™ 12 The Illuminating Company 12 months 7.29 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 13 The Illuminating Company 13 months 6.49 cents/KWH
Live Brighter™ 18 The Illuminating Company 18 months 7.29 cents/kWh
Go Green Lights 24 The Illuminating Company 24 months 8.99 cents/kWh
Live Brighter On Us 27 The Illuminating Company 27 months 8.99 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 36 The Illuminating Company 36 months 7.69 cents/kWh
Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
Live Brighter™ 12 Duke Energy Electricity 12 months 7.49 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 13 Duke Energy Electricity 13 months 6.69 cents/KWH
Live Brighter™ 18 Duke Energy Electricity 18 months 7.59 cents/kWh
Go Green Lights 24 Duke Energy Electricity 24 months 8.49 cents/kWh
Live Brighter On Us 27 Duke Energy Electricity 27 months 9.29 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 36 Duke Energy Electricity 36 months 7.99 cents/kWh
Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
Live Brighter™ 12 AES Ohio 12 months 7.69 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 13 AES Ohio 13 months 6.79 cents/KWH
Live Brighter™ 18 AES Ohio 18 months 7.69 cents/kWh
Go Green Lights 24 AES Ohio 24 months 9.39 cents/kWh
Live Brighter On Us 27 AES Ohio 27 months 10.09 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 36 AES Ohio 36 months 8.19 cents/kWh
Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
Live Brighter™ 12 Ohio Edison 12 months 7.29 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 13 Ohio Edison 13 months 6.49 cents/KWH
Live Brighter™ 18 Ohio Edison 18 months 7.29 cents/kWh
Go Green Lights 24 Ohio Edison 24 months 8.29 cents/kWh
Live Brighter On Us 27 Ohio Edison 27 months 8.99 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 36 Ohio Edison 36 months 7.69 cents/kWh
Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
Live Brighter™ 12 Toledo Edison 12 months 7.29 cents/kWh
State Site Live Brighter 13 Toledo Edison 13 months 6.49 cents/kWh
Live Brighter™ 18 Toledo Edison 18 months 7.39 cents/kWh
Go Green Lights 24 Toledo Edison 24 months 8.29 cents/kWh
Live Brighter On Us 27 Toledo Edison 27 months 8.99 cents/kWh
Live Brighter 36 Toledo Edison 36 months 7.79 cents/kWh

Natural Gas Rates for Ohio

We have a variety of natural gas rates and plans so you can find the best one for your home.

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Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
State Site Live Brighter 9 Columbia Gas 9 months 0.549 dollars/CCF
Live Brighter™ 12 Columbia Gas 12 months 0.609 dollars/CCF
Live Brighter™ 18 Columbia Gas 18 months 0.619 dollars/CCF
Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
State Site Live Brighter 9 Duke Energy Gas 9 months 0.589 dollars/CCF
Live Brighter™ 18 Duke Energy Gas 18 months 0.649 dollars/CCF
Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
State Site Live Brighter 9 Dominion Energy Ohio 9 months 4.29 dollars/MCF
Live Brighter™ 12 Dominion Energy Ohio 12 months 4.69 dollars/MCF
Live Brighter™ 18 Dominion Energy Ohio 18 months 4.89 dollars/MCF
Plan Name Region Plan Term Rate
State Site Live Brighter 9 Vectren 9 months 0.529 dollars/CCF
Live Brighter™ 12 Vectren 12 months 0.579 dollars/CCF
Live Brighter™ 18 Vectren 18 months 0.589 dollars/CCF

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