Direct Energy Launches Nest Bundles, Posts Pricing

Direct Energy has launched its offering of plans for U.S. residential and commercial customers which bundle electricity supply with a free Nest learning thermostat.

The residential Nest bundles feature a 24 or 36-month fixed rate for electricity supply, which includes a free Nest learning thermostat at no additional cost.

Direct Energy said that its Nest bundle "Comfort and Control Plan" is now available to residential customers across Illinois, New Jersey, New York (except the ConEdison service area), Ohio and Pennsylvania. More states across the U.S. will be added in August, Direct Energy said.

Direct's residential Nest pricing is as follows (¢/kWh)

24 Months Fixed
State/EDC                           Rate
IL  Ameren                          7.89
IL  Commonwealth Edison             8.69
NJ  PSE&G                          13.39
NY  Central Hudson (Zone E)         9.59
NY  Central Hudson (Zone G)        11.79
NY  Niagara Mohawk (Zone A-E)       9.19
NY  Niagara Mohawk (Zone F)        10.89
NY  Orange & Rockland              11.19
PA  Duquesne Light                 10.99
PA  Met-Ed                         10.39
PA  PECO                           11.89
PA  Penelec                        10.29
PA  Penn Power                     10.29
PA  PPL                            10.69
PA  West Penn Power                 9.29
OH  AEP Ohio                        9.69
OH  Duke Energy                     8.99
OH  Dayton Power & Light            8.49
OH  FirstEnergy Ohio EDCs          10.19


36 Months Fixed
State/EDC                           Rate
IL  Ameren                          7.89
IL  Commonwealth Edison             8.69
NJ  PSE&G                          13.39
NY  Central Hudson (Zone E)         9.59
NY  Central Hudson (Zone G)        11.79
NY  Niagara Mohawk (Zone A-E)       9.19
NY  Niagara Mohawk (Zone F)        10.89
NY  Orange & Rockland              11.19
PA  Duquesne Light                 10.99
PA  Met-Ed                         10.39
PA  PECO                           11.89
PA  Penelec                        10.29
PA  Penn Power                     10.29
PA  PPL                            10.69
PA  West Penn Power                 9.29
OH  AEP Ohio                        9.69
OH  Duke Energy                     8.99
OH  Dayton Power & Light            8.49
OH  FirstEnergy Ohio EDCs          10.19

The products generally include a $200 cost recovery fee per Nest thermostat if the agreement is cancelled during the initial term.

Direct Energy is also offering a Nest bundle to business customers under a 24-month fixed plan in the same service areas as listed above.

The Nest learning thermostat is listed as a $249 value.