Managing your electricity plan shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. Between expiring contracts, rate spikes, and endless plan options, many Texans end up overpaying by hundreds of dollars each year without even realizing it. That’s exactly why we built Gatby’s Autopilot, a smarter, stress-free way to stay on the best electricity plan automatically.

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average residential electricity bill in Texas sits at $165 per month, about 15% higher than the national average due to higher energy consumption in hotter months. But that doesn’t mean Texans are stuck with high costs, it means they have the most to gain from smart, automated energy management.

What Is Gatby’s Autopilot?

Gatby’s Autopilot is a free service that automatically manages your electricity plan, from enrollment to renewal, so you never miss a deadline or pay more than you should.

Once you sign up for a plan through Gatby, you can simply opt in to Autopilot, and we’ll take care of everything. Our system tracks your contract details, monitors rate changes across Texas, and renews your plan with the best available option before it expires.

Think of it as your personal energy assistant, keeping your lights on, your bills low, and your time free.

How It Works

1. Enroll through Gatby: Choose and sign up for your electricity plan directly on Gatby. During enrollment, you’ll be invited to activate Autopilot, completely free.
   
2. We monitor your plan: Our system securely tracks your plan details, including rate, usage, and expiration date. No spreadsheets, reminders, or late renewals needed.
   
3. We shop for better rates: As your contract nears renewal, Autopilot automatically scans the Texas marketplace, analyzing hundreds of current offers from trusted retail electricity providers (REPs). According to Energy Choice Matters, Texas’ deregulated market currently offers over 100 retail providers, each with multiple rate structures. Autopilot simplifies that chaos by narrowing down the best options based on your usage and preferences.
   
4. We handle the renewal: If we don’t hear from you, Gatby automatically renews your plan at a competitive rate that aligns with your profile, ensuring no interruptions or “out-of-contract” surcharges (which can be up to 30% higher per the DOE Energy Saver Program).
   
5. You stay in control: You’ll always receive a notification before renewal, and you can opt out anytime if you’d rather manage your plan manually. Autopilot works for you, not the other way around.

Why It Matters

The energy landscape is changing fast. According to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Reuters, volatility in wholesale electricity prices and weather-driven demand have caused average Texas retail rates to fluctuate up to 20% year-over-year.

Consumers who “set and forget” their electricity plans often get caught in that volatility, paying higher rates simply because they missed a renewal window.

Over 70% of Texas residents stay on outdated or variable-rate electricity plans — missing out on hundreds in potential annual savings.

Gatby’s Autopilot eliminates that risk. By tracking market trends, rate adjustments, and contract expirations in real time, it ensures you’re always aligned with the best deal available in your area.

❤ Why Texans Love Gatby’s Autopilot

💸 Free Forever — No hidden fees, commissions, or markups.
🔄 Automatic Renewals — Avoid rate spikes and surprise fees.
🧠 Smart Market Scanning — Powered by data and partnerships across Texas.
🤝 Trusted Providers — Gatby works with local REPs vetted for reliability and transparency.
🕒 Set It and Forget It — You stay focused on life while we handle your energy plan.

In fact, Gatby users save an average of $300–$700 annually by staying on optimized plans, based on Gatby’s internal 2025 consumer savings data.

How Autopilot Fits Into the Bigger Picture

According to the Department of Energy, consumers often lose money by staying in outdated or variable-rate plans without realizing they can switch freely. In Texas’ deregulated market, over 85% of residents live in areas where they can choose their electricity provider, yet less than half shop regularly for better rates.

That’s where automation changes everything.

Gatby’s Autopilot levels the playing field, bringing the same data-driven decision-making used by energy traders and utilities directly to consumers.

By leveraging publicly available data from ERCOT and market partners, Gatby ensures Texans always benefit from real-time rate intelligence, not outdated offers.

Peace of Mind, Year After Year

Electricity contracts in Texas typically run 12 months. Every year, thousands of consumers forget to renew or switch, and are automatically rolled into “month-to-month” rates that can be 25–40% higher, according to EIA residential pricing reports.

Autopilot prevents that from ever happening. You’ll receive proactive alerts and renewals before your plan expires, ensuring uninterrupted service and consistently lower bills.

Powering Texans with Confidence

At Gatby, our mission is simple:
To make energy effortless, transparent, and affordable — for everyone in Texas.

We built Autopilot so you can spend less time worrying about rates and more time enjoying the things that matter.

As Texas continues to lead the nation in energy choice and renewable innovation, Gatby is proud to give residents a smarter way to stay in control of their power, automatically.

Ready to Try Autopilot?

Join thousands of Texans saving time and money every month.

👉 Enroll through Gatby today and opt in to Autopilot — it’s free, secure, and built for the way Texans live!

Sources

• U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) – Electricity Data Portal
• Department of Energy – Energy Saver Program
• Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA)
• Energy Choice Matters – Texas Market Reports
• Reuters – Texas Energy and Rate Trends
• [Gatby Internal Data, 2025 Consumer Savings Report]