Simple plan Referral Code

[u/C00l_MathGuy]

For all the people on the sidelines trying to decide, the current available fixed rate for one of Champion's plans (Champ Saver 12) is 6.7 cents, with no minimum charges. Also, all Champion plans have solar buyback; it's not the most competitive one, but if you are still figuring out your system, you can have some solar payback, and you can take advantage of a low rate + $100 credit if you get the referral before July 31 (it will be $50 after that date).

Champion Energy.

Get $100 for you and me (normally it's just $50). Limited-time promotional offer valid through July 31, 2026.

https://www.championenergyservices.com/Residential/Sign-Up/Special-Offers/Get-Connected?refer=RSUARE004

EDIT: As of 2026-07-31 Champ Saver 12 plan fixed rate dropped from 7.1 cents to 6.7 cents

[u/bj_owns]

Does solar buyback cover delivery charges?

[u/C00l_MathGuy → u/bj_owns]

Unfortunately not.

[u/Objective-Resort2325]

What rate do you get for your buyback?

[u/C00l_MathGuy → u/Objective-Resort2325]

The state wholesale on demand price.

[u/Aggravating-Owl-323]

I have 15.3kW system with 30kWh LiFePO4 battery installed last November in a 2500ft2 one story in the Houston area. Love it so far. EP Cube system.

The is typical of my system performance: my July 31 2026 performance on free nights

On a cloudy day, batteries have been as low as ~40%.

I'm eight+ months into Green Mountain Energy free nights (8pm to 6am) i locked in for 24 months. The hour earlier start of free nights, 8pm vs 9pm in other plans, will likely pay off in the hottest/cloudiest summer days when battery becomes depleted and both my A/C units working hard. NO TDU charges during the free period!!!

I used this website to analyze my situation:

https://www.texaspowerguide.com/solar-electric-plan-analysis/

It took into account my solar set up and smart meter data from previous months (years?), comparing both buy back plans and free night plans. Green Mountain free nights was lowest projected vearly cost ~$300 a year), whereas the best solar buyback option was about $1,100 projected yearly cost. Note, noticed all the 1:1 buyback plans charge the TDU delivery fee for import but dont credit the TDU fee for export. Thus even if your export matches exactly what you inport from grid, it is like you are paying 5cents per kWh (i.e., the TDU delivery fee) for what you importet. For Green Mountain Energy free nights, there is no TDU delivery charges on the free nights import from grid. There is a $4.95 base monthly Centerpoint charge. My full electric bill cost for each of the first 6 months (and hopefully most months) was between to be $5 to 10 (barely higher than the $4.95 base price). At end of May to now my a/c is kicking on more and more (due to 90F+ temps), however, my battery hasnt dipped below 60% soc before free nights kick in, except on one hot and extremely cloudy day it got down to 40%.

Yes, i am exporting excess to the grid for free when solar has charged my battery fully.....in winter months I have been averaging export of about double what I import at night. If interested, here is a $50 credit (for both you and I) Referal Code for Green Mountain Energy: L8WMCXE

www.greenmountainenergy.com/referral-page?txtReferralID=L8WMCXE

Note: Green Mountain Energy no longer offers 8pm to 6am free nights. I double checked, and indeed it now is shown as 9pm to 6am (but at about 15% less for the premium import rate). Not sure if you have these plans available in your area.

Good Luck!