The Direct Energy Free Power Weekends 24 plan is a long-term, fixed-rate electricity plan designed for customers who can take advantage of free electricity every weekend. With free power from Friday evening through Sunday night and an additional Auto Pay discount, this plan can offer meaningful savings for households that concentrate energy use on weekends.
Free Power Weekends 24
24 Months Fixed Rate Plan
17.9¢ per kWh
Features:
Free Weekend Electricity: $0 energy charge from 6:00 p.m. Friday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday
24-Month Fixed Term: Locks in pricing for two years
Auto Pay Discount: Reduced rate when enrolled in Auto Pay
Ideal for Weekend Usage: Great for laundry, entertainment, and home projects
Free Power Weekends 24 Estimated Monthly Bill
500 kWh: 19.2¢ per kWh → ~$96/month
1,000 kWh: 18.3¢ per kWh → ~$183/month
2,000 kWh: 17.9¢ per kWh → ~$358/month
Who Should Consider This Plan?
The Free Power Weekends 24 plan is best suited for:
Households that use a large portion of electricity on weekends
Remote workers or families home most weekends
Customers seeking long-term rate stability with weekend savings
Users comfortable enrolling in Auto Pay
Editorial Review
Pros
Extended free weekend window covering most non-working hours
Strong savings potential for households with high weekend usage
24-month price lock provides long-term stability
Auto Pay discount helps lower average costs
Low monthly base charge compared to similar plans
Cons
Weekday electricity rates may be higher to offset free weekend usage
Requires intentional usage shifting to weekends to maximize savings
Early termination fee: $295 if canceled before contract end
Less cost-effective for customers with mostly weekday usage
Bottom Line
The Direct Energy Free Power Weekends 24 plan is a strong option for customers who can take advantage of free weekend electricity and prefer predictable, long-term pricing. If your household's energy usage peaks on weekends, this plan can provide meaningful savings over a two-year term.
