At Gatby, we connect Texans with trusted electricity providers. This month we're spotlighting one of the most popular providers on our platform: Direct Energy.

Why Direct Energy?

Direct Energy is one of the most established electricity providers in North America. It's backed by NRG Energy, the same company behind Reliant and Green Mountain Energy. In Texas, Direct Energy serves most deregulated areas, including the Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, and TNMP service areas. That covers Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston, Corpus Christi, and many communities in between.

Through Gatby, you can compare Direct Energy plans for your address and enroll online in just a few minutes.

What Sets Them Apart?

Renters care most about predictability and simplicity. Direct Energy offers both:

Fixed-rate plans with 12- and 24-month terms, so your energy rate stays the same for your whole contract

Clear plan details: every plan's Electricity Facts Label shows the rate, term, and fees before you sign up

Online account management to pay your bill and manage service from your phone or computer

Usage insights to help you understand your energy use and stay on top of your bill

A trusted name backed by one of the largest energy companies in the U.S.

Whether you're a first-time renter or moving to a new apartment, Direct Energy makes it easy to get your power set up, and Gatby makes signing up even easier.

Enroll with Confidence

On Gatby, you can see Direct Energy plans side by side with other providers, so you can pick the plan that fits your usage and budget. Gatby is free to use. At partner properties, we'll even notify your property once you're enrolled, so move-in day is one less thing to worry about.

Direct Energy earned this month's spotlight by making electricity simple, and that's exactly what Gatby is here to do.