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Good Charlie Review — Plans, Prices and Bill Credits
Good Charlie lists 3 plans on Power to Choose (as of October 5, 2026) in Oncor, CenterPoint and AEP Texas, and is pricier than most Texas providers at 1,000 kWh: its cheapest plan ranks 36th to 40th among the 36–41 providers in each area.
Weighing it up
Pros and cons
Pros
Low cancellation fees: $20.
Long fixed terms (up to 36 months) to lock in a rate.
No bill-credit plans, so no usage threshold to miss.
Cons
Pricier than most in Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth): its cheapest plan ranks 36th of 36 at 1,000 kWh.
Pricier than most in CenterPoint (Houston): its cheapest plan ranks 40th of 41 at 1,000 kWh.
Pricier than most in AEP Texas (South Texas): its cheapest plan ranks 37th of 39 at 1,000 kWh.
Expensive in low-usage months: its cheapest plan ranks 35th of 36 providers at 500 kWh in Oncor (15¢/kWh).
Prices change often and vary by address; confirm the Electricity Facts Label before enrolling.
How Good Charlie compares
- 36th cheapest of 36 providers in Oncor (Dallas–Fort Worth) at 1,000 kWh: 14.1¢/kWh on GoodEnergy 12, against a 12.4¢/kWh median for the area.
- 40th cheapest of 41 providers in CenterPoint (Houston) at 1,000 kWh: 14.7¢/kWh on GoodEnergy 12, against a 13.4¢/kWh median for the area.
- 37th cheapest of 39 providers in AEP Texas (South Texas) at 1,000 kWh: 13.4¢/kWh on GoodEnergy 12, against a 12.1¢/kWh median for the area.
Each provider is ranked by its cheapest plan in that area. See every provider side by side on all Texas bill credit plans.
Every current Good Charlie plan
All-in price per kWh at three usage levels, including delivery charges and any bill credit.
| Plan | Area | Term | Bill credit | 500 kWh | 1,000 kWh | 2,000 kWh | Cancel fee | Renewable | Facts label |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GoodEnergy 12 | Oncor | 12 mo | None | 15¢ | 14.1¢ | 13.7¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
| GoodEnergy 24 | Oncor | 24 mo | None | 15.6¢ | 14.7¢ | 14.3¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
| GoodEnergy 36 | Oncor | 36 mo | None | 16¢ | 15.1¢ | 14.7¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
| GoodEnergy 12 | CenterPoint | 12 mo | None | 15.7¢ | 14.7¢ | 14.2¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
| GoodEnergy 24 | CenterPoint | 24 mo | None | 16.1¢ | 15.1¢ | 14.6¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
| GoodEnergy 36 | CenterPoint | 36 mo | None | 16.6¢ | 15.6¢ | 15.1¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
| GoodEnergy 12 | AEP Texas | 12 mo | None | 14.2¢ | 13.4¢ | 13¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
| GoodEnergy 24 | AEP Texas | 24 mo | None | 14.6¢ | 13.8¢ | 13.4¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
| GoodEnergy 36 | AEP Texas | 36 mo | None | 15¢ | 14.2¢ | 13.8¢ | $20 | 25% | EFL |
Real, currently-listed plans
What Good Charlie plans actually look like
Price at 1,000 kWh
13.4¢–15.6¢/kWh
Early termination fee
$20
Term lengths
12, 24 or 36-month
Based on 9 Good Charlie plan listings on Power to Choose (Oncor, CenterPoint and AEP Texas) as of October 5, 2026. Prices are all-in at 1,000 kWh, including delivery charges and any credit. Rates vary by ZIP code and change frequently — use our plan cost calculator to see current, all-in totals for your address.
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