Live Brighter 12 Reviews & Rates | Order Online
Live Brighter 12 is a 12 month fixed rate electricity plan from Direct Energy with rates from 21.2 to 26.1 cents per kWh.
Direct Energy's Live Brighter 12 plan is an an extremely expensive plan that is hard to justify on any level. Every usage tier has a charge of over 20 cents per kHw, which is double what some other plans charge in various usage tiers. It's hard to justify this kind of expense for electricity compared to other options in the marketplace.
The Monthly Recurring Charge is 4.95, and the Early Termination Fee is 150.
Rates by City
| Dallas | Houston | Abilene | Corpus | Midland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate @500kwh | 22.9¢ | 22.9¢ | 22.8¢ | 22.5¢ | 23.6¢ |
| Rate @1000kwh | 22.0¢ | 21.9¢ | 22.0¢ | 21.7¢ | 22.3¢ |
| Rate @2000kwh | 21.5¢ | 21.5¢ | 21.5¢ | 21.3¢ | 21.7¢ |
| Monthly Recurring Charge | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 | 4.95 |
| Early Termination Fee | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| Electricity Facts Label | EFL | EFL | EFL | EFL | EFL |
| Your Rights as a Customer | YRAAC | YRAAC | YRAAC | YRAAC | YRAAC |
| Terms of Service | TOS | TOS | TOS | TOS | TOS |
Rates for the Live Brighter 12 plan vary by region, due to different infrastructure configurations in various areas. Find your nearest major city, and click 'Check Availability' to verify your address can be served.
Texas law requires that Direct Energy present three 'average' rates to the user, telling you the average cost per kWh at three usages: 500 kWh per month, 1000 kWh per month, and 2000 kWh per month.
Live Brighter 12 Review
Plan Rating
Based on features, terms, and pricing, Live Brighter 12 earned a rating of 1 / 5 stars.
Key Points
Pros and Cons
Pros: Flat rate across usage tiers Cons: Very Expensive
Our Review
Direct Energy's Live Brighter 12 plan is expensive. That's pretty much the end of the story. Some plans have expensive usage tiers mixed with cheap ones, and some plans have medium pricing across all usage tiers, but the Live Brighter 12 plan has very expensive rates across all three usage tiers. The energy charge is high, there are no bill credits to offset it, and frankly people can find similar plans for 50% less expensive.
Who should buy this plan
Direct Energy's Live Brighter 12 plan is an an extremely expensive plan that is hard to justify on any level. Every usage tier has a charge of over 20 cents per kHw, which is double what some other plans charge in various usage tiers. It's hard to justify this kind of expense for electricity compared to other options in the marketplace.
More Details
The Live Brighter 12 plan is a 1 year, or 12 month, flat rate plan from Direct Energy. It has a high energy charge, a $4.95 per month recurring charge, and a $150 early termination fee. The green energy percentage is 24%.
Plan Feature Summary
This table summarizes the plan features of Live Brighter 12.
| Plan Features | Has feature |
|---|---|
| Fixed Energy Charge | |
| Bill Credits | |
| Even Billing | |
| Free Energy | |
| Renewable Green Energy | |
| Solar Buyback | |
| Pre-paid/No Deposit | |
| Requires Paperless | |
| Smart Thermostat |
Who Should Buy Live Brighter 12
We recommend Live Brighter 12 for customers in the categories listed below:
| Plan Suitability | |
|---|---|
| Good For EV Charging | |
| Good For Apartments | |
| Good For Average House | |
| Good For Large House | |
| Good For Homeowners | |
| Good For Renters |
How To Order
SIgning up for Live Brighter 12 is easy and only takes a few minutes. Click the 'Check Availability' button for the area you live in, and you can complete the order online in our secure cart.
To order Live Brighter 12 by phone, contact Direct Energy at (866) 645-2643
You do not have to contact your existing provider to cancel service. Direct Energy will take care of all the details to start your service.
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| Name | Term | Pros |
|---|---|---|
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| Live Brighter Lite 24 | 24 Months | No MRC if usage is under 1k |
| Live Brighter 1K+ 24 | 24 Months | No MRC if usage is over 1k |