Good Charlie: Current Rates and Overview
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Overview
GoodCharlie is a new breed of energy provider making Texas the best place for a dog to live by powering forever homes. They provide customers ~their Pack~ not only with the best energy to power their homes, but also with incredible free perks, including 24/7 video vet access to licensed veterinarians, $750 in emergency vet funding, and bill roundup to support rescues at no cost to customers. Good Charlie is changing how Texans think about their relationship with energy - one good boy/girl at a time!
- Founded in 2020
- A portion of the revenue from each plan goes towards supporting animal welfare organizations.
- Every plan comes with free Pet Perks, including a $750 emergency fund paid directly to your ER veterinary provider for a life-threatening pet event.
- Access to unlimited messaging and calls with licensed vets. Get expert advice and peace of mind—skip those unexpected vet visits and unnecessary bills.
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How Does Good Charlie Compare?
If you’re not sure about Good Charlie, make sure to check out their leading competitors to confirm that Good Charlie is the right choice for you. These featured providers offer competitive energy rates which might fit your lifestyle and budget better.
Currently, the average rate for the plans from all other providers is 17.83¢ per kWh.
| Provider | Plan Name | Rate | Term Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Frontier Saver Plus 24 | 10.1 ¢ 1000 kWh | 24 months | |
 | Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 | 10.1 ¢ 1000 kWh | 24 months | |
 | Maxx Saver Select 12 | 10.5 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | |
 | Flash 12 | 10.5 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | |
 | Bill Credit Bundle 12 | 10.9 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | |
 | SimpleSaver 12 | 11.1 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | |
 | Valor 12 | 13.7 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | |
 | 12 Month Usage Bill Credit | 13.9 ¢ 1000 kWh | 12 months | |
 | Live Brighter Lite 24 | 14.9 ¢ 1000 kWh | 24 months | |
 | Smart Simple 24 Online | 15.4 ¢ 1000 kWh | 24 months |
Please note: All rates above are accurate as of June 1, 2025 at 1:14 AM UTC. Rates may have changed since this date/time. For the most up to date rates in your area, please enter your address above.
Weekly Average Electricity Rates
If you're not in a rush to get your lights turned on, make sure that this is the right moment for you to be selecting a new plan. Our rate charts show you what prices you can expect at different times of the year, so that when you lock in your plan you have the right rate for you. In general, electricity rates tend to rise during the summer and winter, and drop in the spring and fall.
12 months
15.27 ¢/kWh
24 months
15.34 ¢/kWh
36 months
15.16 ¢/kWh
Areas that Good Charlie Serves
Below are some of the utility service areas and cities that Good Charlie serves:
AEP Texas : AEP Texas Central operates mainly in the southern part of Texas, while AEP North serves parts of western and central Texas. Cities supported include Abilene, Corpus Christi, Laredo, McAllen, San Angelo, and San Benito.
Texas-New Mexico Power : Texas-New Mexico Power covers North Central Texas, Gulf Coast and West Texas including cities like Alvin, Clifton, Lewisville, Pecos, Fort Stockton, and League City.
CenterPoint Energy : CenterPoint Energy primarily services the Houston area and surrounding areas.
Oncor Electricity Delivery : Oncor Electricity Delivery covers west and north texas with cities like Dallas, Fort Worth, Irving, Plano, Arlington, Beeville, Midland, Odessa, Killeen and serves more than 13M Texans.
How to sign up for service with Good Charlie
You can sign up for any Good Charlie plan through Gatby in less than five minutes. Once you have picked the plan that makes the most sense for your house, Gatby will submit the order through our integration to Good Charlie. While they would prefer a three day notice, Good Charlie can do same-day service start dates. Good Charlie and the local utility (TDSP) will coordinate to make sure service is started when you need it!
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