About Direct Energy Energy Service

Direct Energy is one of the largest providers of energy and energy-related services in North America. With customers in all 50 states, 10 Canadian provinces, and Washington, D.C. Direct Energy has also shown to be a progressive company, developing new plans, products and technology that deliver consumer insights and resources to help them save money. The Nest Learning Thermostat, Plenti and their personalized Online Account Manager are all tools that Direct Energy puts in the hands of their customers to use less energy. They're also very progressive, with active social communities on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest that help them stay in contact with their customers.

You can learn more on our Direct Energy FAQ page.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Direct Energy Service

What if I'm interested in buying Direct Energy's energy plans?

We currently do not offer any Direct Energy plans at this time.

Other popular plans you can try instead are Constellation's 12 Month Home Natural Gas Plan starting at 0¢/kWh or Constellation's starting at 0¢/kWh just to name a few!

What companies are similar to Direct Energy?

Some companies that are like Direct Energy in price range and user ratings are Constellation and Constellation.

Here is an overview of these two:

Constellation:

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Is Direct Energy good?

Direct Energy has a customer rating of 2.6/5.0 stars (this is out of 659 reviews). This score is calculated by averaging the total number of reviews in our website.

What are some good companies in my area?

In Hamilton, Ohio there is:
  1. Clearview Energy 3.8/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 9.6¢/kWh.
  2. Constellation 3.3/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 11.5¢/kWh.
  3. CleanSky Energy 2.9/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 13.3¢/kWh.
  4. American Power & Gas 2.9/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 13¢/kWh.
  5. APG&E 2.6/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 11.4¢/kWh.
  6. XOOM Energy 1.8/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 11.4¢/kWh.
  7. NRG Home 1.2/5.0 with an avg. plan rate of 11.9¢/kWh.


What are some cheap electricity plans in my area?

The most affordable electricity plans in Hamilton, Ohio are:

    How much do electricity plans cost per month?

    The monthly bill will vary by season (with the winter and summer seasons being the more expensive periods) and the size of your home. In 2022 in Hamilton, Ohio, the average electricity plan rate is 10.9¢/kWh. On average, that means

    • A small home will use around 500kWh of energy times 10.9¢/kWh totalling $54.5 per month.
    • An average-sized home will use around 1000kWh of power times 10.9¢/kWh totalling $109 per month.
    • A large home will use around 2000kWh of power times 10.9¢/kWh totalling $218 per month.

    You can price electricity plans in your area here.

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    Grab These Ohio Gas Plans That Beat the PTC

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    Save with Cheap Ohio Gas Plans

    Ohio gas price to compare rates skyrocketed by about 60% in February. Shop Cheap Ohio Gas Plans now to save more!
    Ohio price to compare gas rates shot up by an average of 60%! Shop now to lock in a cheap supplier plan to save more!

    Staying warm and cozy during the chilly season makes your winter gas bills the highest of the year. But Ohio families may be seeing bills rise even higher if they haven't switched for cheaper Ohio gas prices. However, there's still time to lock in savings if you switch today! So don't wait! Grab these Ohio Gas Plans that beat the PTC.

    Compare PTC Natural Gas Rate

    Winter Storm Fern brought severe cold into Ohio. As a result, many families had to fire up their heat sooner, for longer, and much higher than normal. This has led to record natural gas withdrawals and has caused natural gas utilities in Ohio to hike PTC rates on February 1. While the CenterPoint Ohio rate jumped more than 40% and Columbia Gas Ohio's rate rose 35%, the Duke Energy rate erupted by over 122%!

    To put it in perspective, here's a small comparison chart:

    UtilityOld PTC
    per ccf
    Current PTC
    per ccf
    Average Gas Bill*Current Average Gas Bill*
  1. CenterPoint Energy Ohio
  2. $0.7215 $1.0182 $87$122
    Columbus Gas of Ohio $0.7937 $1.071 $95$128
  3. Duke Energy Ohio
  4. $0.2834 $0.6305 $34$75
    *Assuming 120 ccf of natural gas used

    UPDATE! On February 10, Enbridge Gas Ohio (formerly Dominion Energy Ohio) raised its default rate to $7.96 per MCF. That's up from $5.187 per MCF -- a 53% increase.

    Cheapest Natural Gas Plans In Ohio

    All told, natural gas prices in Ohio have jumped an average of more than 60%! However, Ohio gas customers can save big by when they compare gas rates apples to apples between their local gas utility and 3rd party gas suppliers.

    But the plans below should help you get started. Columbus Gas of Ohio customers may want to check out the Cleansky Energy Affordable Clean Gas 12 plan. This plan charges .649 cents per ccf, which equals an average monthly gas bill of $77. Not only is this about $50 less than PTC rates, but Cleansky Energy customers may be able to earn gift cards and other rewards from their rewards program.

    CenterPoint Energy Ohio and Enbridge Ohio customers could save a lot of money by locking in with the Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 plan. With rates at 679 cents per ccf and $5.190 per MCF, respectively, gas customers can lock in big savings for 12 months vs current PTC rates. On top of this, Direct Energy customers can earn travel, shopping, and dining discounts from their rewards program.

    Duke Energy Ohio customers may want to check out the Xoom Energy SureLock 12 plan. This plan has a .612 cents per ccf rate, which equals a monthly gas bill of about $73. On top of saving you $2 compared to PTC rates, Xoom Energy customers can find more value with shopping and dining discounts through their rewards program.

    Should You Shop Gas Plans Today?

    PTC rates may change in March, so there is a chance that rates could go even higher. That's why it's important to shop now for cheap rates, so you can enjoy predictable and stable energy bills.

    You can always start your shopping right here at https://www.ohenergyratings.com. You can also count on us for the news and tips that could affect your bills.

    Shop Rate Deals on 12 Month Electric Plans in Norwood

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    Save Today With Cheapest Electric Plans

    Save on electric plans with the cheapest rates in Cincinnati! Why keep paying that high PTC rate?
    See how many electric plans beat the current Duke Energy Price to Compare. See how much you can save each month when you shop and switch now!

    Are you paying too much for your electricity right now? Rates are low! Right now, Duke Energy charges 10.25 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh). This means an average usage 846 kWh per month can cost you almost $87 in supply charges alone. Not only could Duke Energy's PTC rates change next month, but winter rates tend to be higher, also. So, if you haven't locked in deals from Norwood's best electricity rates, then you could be paying way too much. Let's explore the cheapest deals in 12 month electric plans!

    Lowest Rate Electric Plans

    The Public Power Electric 12 Month Fixed Rate WITH MRC plan charges 8.3 cents cents per kWh with a $14.95 monthly recurring charge (MRC). This charge is a fixed amount and stays the same no matter how much Ohio energy you use. This means a combined monthly supply charge of $85 ($2 less than PTC rates).

    The Clearview Energy Clear Guarantee 12 plan is an excellent option if you don't use a lot of energy. It charges 8.5 cents per kWh. There's no MRC so a monthly supply charges is about $72. In other words, $15 less per month than Duke Energy!

    Cheap Norwood Electric Plans

    The Energy Harbor Safe Harbor 12 plan charges 9.7 cents per kWh for carbon-free energy. This brings cleaner energy to your home for around $82 a month ($5 less than PTC rates). Best of all, Energy Harbor is ranked silver-tier by our readers.

    The Xoom Energy SureLock 12 plan charges 9.7 cents per kWh, or roughly an average monthly supply charge of $82. This beats PTC rates by $5 and gives their customers access to the discounts from the Xoom Energy rewards program. Similarly, the Xoom Energy SimpleClean 12 plan brings green energy into your home for 9.9 cents per kWh. That's around $84 in monthly supply charges that helps support renewable energy producers in Ohio and elsewhere.

    Compare More Rates Lower Than the PTC

    We're not done, yet! There are still more great plans with low rates that still beat current the Duke Energy Price to Compare rate.

    The Major Energy Secure Choice 12 plan charges 9.8 cents per kWh, or about a $83 monthly supply charge. Customers can also take advantage of the discounts from the Major Energy rewards program. On top of that, the plan does not charge an early termination fee. So, if your living situation changes and you need to move, you can cancel or switch at no cost.

    Likewise, the Public Power Electric 12 Month Standard Fixed Rate plan also charges 9.8 cents per kWh. That's about $83 for an average monthly supply charge -- $4 less than Duke.

    The Santanna Energy Services Fixed-Rate Electricity 12 plan charges 9.9 cents per kWh, or about $84 for the monthly supply charge.

    Lastly, the Direct Energy Live Brighter 12 plan comes in at 10 cents per kWh. With a monthly supply charge of roughly $84.60, it still beat the Duke Energy charge by over $2.00!

    Shop And Save In Norwood

    Energy shoppers can find huge savings if they lock in the best deals in Norwood. If you're looking to save more, then I recommend the Clearview Energy Clear Guarantee 12.

    So why stick with Duke Energy when you can save more? You can shop for the best deals right here at https://www.ohenergyratings.com. We'll also keep you up to date on tips and news that could affect your bills.

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