Champion Energy

J.D. Power Award Winner 100% Green

Multiple J.D. Power award winner backed by Calpine, America's largest natural gas generator

3.9/5 (550 reviews)

Founded 2005

11.5¢

Calpine Corporation

PUCT #10098

21+ Years

Houston, TX

Updated 2025-12-29

Available Plans

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Overview

11.5¢

Avg Rate

3.9/5

Rating

12-12 mo.

Terms

100%

Green

Plan Types: Fixed Variable Free Nights 100% Green Solar Buyback

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Multiple J.D. Power awards for customer satisfaction
Backed by Calpine (major power generator)
A+ BBB rating and 5/5 PUCT rating
Easy-to-read electricity bills

Watch Out For

BBB customer review rating is low (1.5/5)
Some billing complaint reports
Time-of-use plans can be confusing
Solar buyback complexity

About Champion

Champion Energy Services has been serving Texas since 2005 and is a subsidiary of Calpine, America's largest generator of electricity from natural gas. The company has won multiple J.D. Power awards for customer satisfaction.

Plans & Pricing

Champion offers fixed-rate, variable, free nights/weekends, and 100% renewable plans. They also have solar buyback options.

Rate Analysis

Champion rates typically range from 10.5¢ to 13¢ per kWh, competitive with major Texas providers.

Customer Feedback

What Customers Like

"Award-winning customer service lives up to the hype."

Texas Electricity Ratings

Common Concerns

"Billing was confusing with the time-of-use plan."

BBB

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Champion Energy a good company?

Champion Energy has won multiple J.D. Power awards and has a 5/5 PUCT rating with only 24 complaints (vs 224 for TXU). They're backed by Calpine, a major power generator.

Source: PUCT