RE: End of contract price hikes. I am not here to argue, but it appears my experience with Direct Energy is different than that of some posters. I have been with them for at least 10 years and have never experienced an end of contract price hike. Each time my contract expires, they renew it at the existing rate. I am presently paying 0.07kWh.

It is possible that the way they are allowed to bill is different from state to state, but, again, in NH, never had a price hike.

Also, their "locked in" rates are locked in at their end. If you are in a 3 year contract and choose to leave for a better price, there is no hassle.