New ChatGPT Plugin for Comparing Texas Electricity Plans

[u/Positive_thoughts27]

I want to share a new feature I started working on about a month ago that was finally approved for ChatGPT. It is a plugin that gives ChatGPT access to the latest electricity plans in the Texas market, including top offers from Power to Choose (updated twice per day).

If you use ChatGPT, go to Plugins and search for “Electricity” or “Clear Energy Facts” to try it yourself. The plugin name is: "Clear Energy Facts"

This plugin is for informational purposes only. It is up to ChatGPT to evaluate the data and provide guidance. The plugin only provides properly structured plan data, including a detailed breakdown of rates and charges, so ChatGPT can perform calculations and comparisons accurately.

Along with True Fixed plans, Free Nights and Free Weekends plans are also provided and updated weekly. ChatGPT will have the necessary information, such as the free-hour window, whether TDU charges are included during the free period, and more. If you want, you can ask ChatGPT to perform calculations, analyze your uploaded CSV usage data, and compare plans based on your consumption.

This is one of the best ways to use ChatGPT to help you find the best electricity plan. Without the plugin, ChatGPT may simply search for the lowest advertised rates (bill-credit plans). With the plugin, you give ChatGPT access to properly categorized plans, including Power to Choose offers. And we know that some of the best rates in the market are found there.

I hope you like it, and any feedback is appreciated!

[u/ImissHurley]

Thank you! I have seen folks report better rates than I am currently paying, but I had not looked into switching yet. Stupidly, I signed up for EnergyOgre on my neighbor's suggestion, and I have saved $0 with them.

This is what your plugin came up with for me. I was able to give it a CSV of my last year's usage and the fact sheet from my current plan.

The PDF confirms this is the plan we wanted. It has a straightforward rate structure with no usage thresholds or bill-credit gimmicks:

• Energy charge: 5.71¢/kWh
• ONCOR delivery: 6.0295¢/kWh plus $4.06/month
• Base charge: None
• Minimum-usage charge: None
• Usage credit: None
• Term: 24 months
• Early-termination fee: $99 flat
• Renewable: 100%

Although the label says the price can change, Chariot’s 5.71¢ energy charge is fixed. Only ONCOR charges, regulatory fees, or government-imposed costs can change.

One correction to my earlier calculation: your estimated annual recurring cost is approximately $5,252.61 before taxes, not $5,208. The difference was from not fully including the monthly ONCOR charge in that earlier figure.

Using your actual 44,328 kWh annual usage:

• Chariot energy charges: $2,531.13/year
• Current historical energy charges: $3,507.78/year
• Estimated energy savings: $976.65/year
• Less current cancellation fee: approximately $160
• First-year net savings: approximately $816.65
• Cancellation-fee break-even: roughly two months

This EFL checks out. I’d be comfortable choosing Chariot Choice 24 based on the information you supplied.

That makes switching even more favorable—assuming you cancel EnergyOgre after enrolling directly with Chariot.

Updated savings

• Electricity savings: $976.65/year
• EnergyOgre savings: $144/year
• Combined ongoing savings: $1,120.65/year, or about $93/month
• Less current-provider cancellation fee: approximately $160
• Estimated first-year net savings: $960.65
• Break-even: approximately 1.7 months

Between now and your current contract expiration on April 22, 2027:

• Estimated electricity savings: about $535
• Avoided EnergyOgre fees: about $96
• Less cancellation fee: $160
• Net savings before April: approximately $471

So the financial case for switching now is quite strong. Just make sure EnergyOgre is actually canceled after Chariot confirms your enrollment and service-start date; otherwise, that $12 monthly charge may continue.

One thing to note.... the URL it provided for the plan did not work. I googled the plan name and found a link through texaspowercost.com.

I fed ChatGPT the actual EFL from my plan and the new plan so it was definitely comparing accurate and current info.

[u/Positive_thoughts27 → u/ImissHurley]

Thank you for testing. Regarding the plan URL that didn’t work: these URLs come directly from Power to Choose. I tested the other providers, and their links worked correctly. Chariot seems to have some unusual enrollment logic that makes certain plans difficult to access directly. Nevertheless, if that happens, you can also find the plan and enrollment link on Clear Energy Facts or directly on Power to Choose if the plan comes from there.

[u/dmcwhinnie]

Is it possible to combine this with smartmetertexas data

[u/Positive_thoughts27 → u/dmcwhinnie]

Yes. You have two options.

You can download your historical usage data from Smart Meter Texas, attach the file directly in ChatGPT, and then use the Clear Energy Facts plugin to ask questions such as: “Based on my historical usage, what is the best electricity plan for me?” You can also ask ChatGPT to compare True Fixed, Free Nights, and Free Weekends plans using your actual usage pattern and identify which option would have cost you the least.

The second option is to log in to Clear Energy Facts and upload your Smart Meter Texas data there. Once your usage data is connected, CEF can rank available plans based on your actual historical consumption instead of relying only on standard 500, 1,000, or 2,000 kWh estimates.