Direct Energy Autopay Texas 8 is an 8-month fixed rate electricity plan from Direct Energy, available in the Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP service areas. At 1,000 kWh a month it costs 13.1¢–15.8¢ per kWh all-in — about $131–$158 a month including delivery charges — depending on your utility. It has 22% renewable content and a $75 early termination fee.
Typical homes using around 1,000 kWh a month.
Lock in a fixed Texas energy rate for 8 months! Monthly base charge $4.95. For new customers only. If you stop Auto Pay at any time during your contract, you will be charged an AutoPay Breakage Fee of $5/month. If you cancel your plan early, you will be charged a $75 early termination fee. Terms and conditions apply.
As of Nov 11, 2026, Direct Energy Autopay Texas 8 costs 13.1¢–15.8¢ per kWh all-in at 1,000 kWh a month, including TDU delivery charges and any bill credits. By utility — Oncor: 14.3¢ per kWh (≈$143/mo); CenterPoint: 13.9¢ per kWh (≈$139/mo); AEP Texas Central: 13.1¢ per kWh (≈$131/mo); AEP Texas North: 13.6¢ per kWh (≈$136/mo); TNMP: 15.8¢ per kWh (≈$158/mo). At 500 kWh it is 13.9¢ per kWh ($70/mo) and at 2,000 kWh 12.6¢ per kWh ($252/mo) in the AEP Texas Central area.
Yes. Direct Energy Autopay Texas 8 is a fixed-rate plan with an 8-month term: the energy charge stays the same for the full contract. Your bill still changes with how much electricity you use, and the regulated TDU delivery charges can be adjusted by the utility.
The early termination fee is $75 if you leave before the 8-month term ends. Under Texas rules you do not owe the fee if you cancel because you are moving.
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 8 is 22% renewable, which is the share of your usage matched with renewable energy credits.
Direct Energy Autopay Texas 8 is available to homes served by Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North and TNMP. Enter your ZIP code to confirm it is offered at your address.
At 1,000 kWh a month Direct Energy Autopay Texas 8 ranks #124 of 312 residential plans in the AEP Texas North area by all-in cost, so it costs 4.1¢ per kWh more than the cheapest plan there and less than the area average of 14.5¢. Rankings are recalculated daily.
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