Chariot Energy
Chariot Energy is solar-first, not solar-as-marketing. Best for panel owners and community solar. Not greenwashing—actual infrastructure.
Company Overview
Here’s the truth about Chariot Energy: They’re what happens when a company builds around solar instead of bolting it on as a marketing checkbox.
Most “green plans” from big providers are just conventional electricity with renewable energy certificates slapped on top. Chariot started in 2014 doing the opposite—solar-first, everything else second. They’re not the cheapest option, but for solar panel owners and anyone serious about renewable energy, they’re worth the premium.
Where Chariot shines: their solar buyback rates beat what TXU, Reliant, and most big names offer. If you have rooftop panels, the difference in buyback compensation adds up to real money. Their community solar program also lets you benefit from solar without installation costs—a genuinely useful option that competitors mostly ignore.
The catch: no prepaid, no budget options, and they’re smaller than the big names. If price is your only priority, look elsewhere. If you want a company that actually invests in solar infrastructure rather than just talking about it, Chariot delivers.
Where Chariot Energy Operates
Chariot serves most deregulated areas of Texas including Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, and parts of Central Texas through Oncor, CenterPoint, AEP Texas, and TNMP service territories.
Plan Types
Fixed-Rate Solar Plans Standard fixed-rate plans powered by 100% solar energy. Lock in your rate for 12-36 months.
Solar Buyback If you have rooftop solar, Chariot offers competitive buyback rates for the excess energy you generate. Their rates are often better than what larger providers offer.
Community Solar Don’t have your own panels? Chariot’s community solar program lets you benefit from solar energy through shared solar farms. You get solar credits without installation costs.
The Green Mountain Alternative
Green Mountain Energy is the established player in Texas green energy. Chariot is the newer challenger. Where Green Mountain has decades of brand recognition, Chariot has more innovative solar-specific programs.
Who Should Consider Chariot Energy
If you have solar panels, Chariot’s buyback rates make them worth comparing. If you want solar without installation, their community solar program is genuinely useful. For general green energy without solar focus, Green Mountain has more options.
Good For
- You have solar panels and want competitive buyback rates
- You want genuinely green energy, not just credits
- Community solar programs interest you
- You prefer newer, innovative energy companies
Avoid If
- You need prepaid electricity options
- You want the absolute lowest rate regardless of source
- You prefer large, established providers
- You need free nights/weekends plans
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