Chariot Energy Electricity Plans and Rates in Texas

Chariot Energy Overview

Chariot Energy is a Texas retail electric provider that has built its identity around 100% renewable energy backed by dedicated solar generation. Established in 2019 and operating under PUCT REP Certificate Number 10260, the company holds a Power to Choose rating of 1 of 5 and serves customers across 6 of Texas's deregulated TDU territories: AEP Texas Central, AEP Texas North, CenterPoint, Lubbock Power & Light, Oncor, and TNMP. Chariot is part of Hanwha Group, a South Korean multinational conglomerate whose renewable energy subsidiaries include QCELLS (one of the largest solar panel manufacturers globally) and Hanwha Energy USA.

Chariot's parent-company positioning is genuinely different from most Texas REPs. Where competing providers source renewable energy through renewable energy certificates purchased on the market, Chariot operates alongside Hanwha's actual solar generation infrastructure. This vertical integration lets Chariot offer 100% renewable plans at competitive rates without pricing them as premium products, and gives the company visibility into supply that most Texas REPs cannot claim.

The Chariot catalog spans 36 plans across contract terms from month-to-month to 36 months. Every plan includes 100% renewable energy content. The lowest current rate is 10.8¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh usage, and the catalog-wide average is 12.7¢. Beyond retail electricity, Chariot operates in commercial and industrial markets with a proprietary AI-driven trading and pricing platform called BlueWaters, and provides grid services and market strategy for larger commercial customers.

Chariot Energy is not available to businesses or residents in Austin (served by Austin Energy) or San Antonio (served by CPS Energy), since both cities operate under municipal utilities that fall outside the deregulated retail market. Coverage also does not extend to Nueces Electric Cooperative.

Chariot Energy Electricity Plans

Chariot Energy currently offers 36 electricity plans across 6 Texas TDU territories, with contract terms ranging from month-to-month to 36 months. All Chariot plans include 100% renewable energy content by default. The lowest current rate is 10.8¢ per kWh at 1,000 kWh usage, and the catalog-wide average is 12.7¢. Rates update with market conditions and were last refreshed on September 15, 2026, so pricing below is indicative and should be confirmed on the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) at the time of enrollment.

Chariot's residential catalog centers on 100% renewable plans across multiple structures.

Fixed-Rate Plans lock the energy charge for the length of the contract, typically available in 12, 24, and 36-month terms. All Chariot fixed-rate plans include 100% renewable content, so customers get sustainability by default without needing to opt into a separate green plan.

Free Days, Free Nights, and Free Weekends Plans offer no-cost electricity during defined off-peak windows. Chariot's "PICK YOUR FREE" positioning gives customers a choice among these promotional structures based on their usage pattern. Real bill impact depends entirely on how much of your usage falls inside the free window, since charged-window rates are set higher to offset the free hours.

EV Charging Plans are specifically structured for households with electric vehicles, typically pairing time-of-use pricing with reduced rates during off-peak overnight charging windows.

Solar Buyback Plans are designed for customers with rooftop solar installations, providing credit for excess solar energy sent back to the grid.

Bill Credit Plans apply usage-tier credits at specific consumption levels, with the effective rate depending on which tier your usage falls into.

For commercial customers, Chariot goes well beyond standard residential plan structures. The BlueWaters AI-driven trading and pricing platform provides sophisticated market analysis for large commercial and industrial accounts. Chariot also offers dedicated small and medium business plans, and separate large commercial and industrial solutions with grid services and energy generation options.

Below, Chariot Energy's plans are organized by TDU zone.

Chariot Energy is not listed as serving Nueces Electric Cooperative.

About Chariot Energy

Chariot Energy was established in 2019 as the Texas retail electricity arm of Hanwha Group, one of the largest South Korean multinational conglomerates. Hanwha's renewable energy subsidiaries include QCELLS, a global leader in solar panel manufacturing, and Hanwha Energy USA, which develops and operates solar generation infrastructure. This corporate structure gives Chariot direct alignment with solar generation supply, and lets the company operate an all-renewable retail electricity business without relying on secondary market renewable energy certificate purchases.

The company operates across multiple deregulated US electricity markets, primarily serving ERCOT in Texas and PJM in the Mid-Atlantic and Ohio Valley regions. The retail electricity operation is one part of a broader energy strategy that also includes energy generation and storage development, grid services, virtual power plants, data center and hyperscaler solutions, and greenfield project development. This breadth reflects Chariot's positioning as an energy technology company rather than a pure retail reseller.

BlueWaters is Chariot's proprietary AI-driven trading and pricing platform, used to optimize procurement, structure commercial pricing, and support market analysis for larger commercial and industrial customers. The platform gives Chariot analytical capabilities that most Texas REPs cannot match, and lets the company offer sophisticated pricing structures for business customers with substantial load or specific market views.

For residential customers, Chariot's positioning centers on 100% renewable electricity with meaningful choice in plan structure. Fixed-rate, Free Days/Nights/Weekends, EV Charging, Solar Buyback, and Bill Credit structures are all available, all backed by 100% renewable content. Customer service is available Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM Central Time, and Saturday from 9 AM to 1 PM. This extended weekend availability is uncommon in the Texas REP market and useful for customers who need to handle account issues outside standard weekday business hours.

Contact Chariot Energy

Phone

855-524-2746

Website

chariotenergy.com

Support email

customercare@mychariotenergy.com

Fax

713-583-5946

PUCT REP certificate

10260

Power to Choose rating

File a complaint

puc.texas.gov

Cancellation Fees and Non-Recurring Charges

Cancellation fees on Chariot Energy's fixed-rate plans scale with contract length, running from $15 to $99. Longer contract terms carry higher cancellation fees, reflecting the longer commitment period.

Beyond early termination, Chariot's terms of service also cover non-recurring charges that apply in specific situations: late payment charges, returned payment or insufficient funds fees, disconnection notice fees, disconnection-plus-reconnection fees, and any non-AutoPay billing fees. These are not published on Power to Choose and are only disclosed in the provider's terms of service and EFL documents.

Two items worth checking on any Chariot EFL before signing. First, for Free Days, Free Nights, or Free Weekends plans, the exact hours of the free window and the charged-window rate that applies outside those hours. Without confirming both, it is easy to sign up assuming savings that only materialize with a specific usage pattern. Second, for Bill Credit plans, the qualifying usage threshold and how the effective rate changes if your usage falls outside that threshold. Bill credits can create significant effective rate differences between the advertised rate at 1,000 kWh and the actual rate you pay at your usage level.

For commercial customers using BlueWaters-structured products, contract terms include specific market-based provisions that are structured for each customer's load profile and procurement strategy. These should be reviewed in detail before signing.

Chariot Energy Pros and Cons

Pros:

• 100% renewable energy on all plans by default: Every Chariot plan includes 100% renewable content, unusual in the Texas market where most REPs offer 100% renewable only on dedicated green plans.
• Backed by Hanwha Group and vertically integrated with QCELLS solar generation: Corporate structure includes direct solar generation infrastructure rather than reliance on secondary market renewable energy certificates.
• Sophisticated commercial pricing through BlueWaters AI platform: Analytical capabilities that most Texas REPs cannot match, useful for large commercial and industrial accounts.
• Broad residential plan structure variety: Fixed-Rate, Free Days/Nights/Weekends, EV Charging, Solar Buyback, and Bill Credit plans give customers meaningful choice by usage pattern.
• Extended customer service hours: Support available Monday through Friday 8 AM to 6 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 1 PM, longer than most Texas REPs.
• Multi-state operational footprint: Operations across ERCOT and PJM markets provide operational scale.
• Additional business capabilities beyond retail: Energy generation and storage, grid services, virtual power plants, and data center solutions extend beyond typical REP offerings.
• Solar Buyback plans available: For customers with rooftop solar, Chariot provides a dedicated buyback product.

Cons:

• Free Days, Free Nights, and Free Weekends plans require careful usage analysis: The charged-window rates are set higher to offset the free hours, so these plans typically cost more without a genuine time-of-use load pattern.
• Bill Credit plans create effective rate variance: Customers whose usage falls outside the credit qualifying tier can pay materially different rates than the advertised 1,000 kWh rate.
• Newer to the retail market: Established in 2019, so Chariot has less track record than the longest-tenured Texas REPs.
• Commercial BlueWaters products require customer sophistication: These structures are designed for larger accounts with energy management resources, not appropriate for smaller business customers.
• Rate competitiveness varies by plan structure: Some Chariot plans are highly competitive on rate, while others (particularly some promotional structures) may cost more than a straightforward fixed-rate plan for typical usage patterns.

Chariot Energy Reviews

Independent customer reviews for Chariot Energy are generally favorable, with the company holding a 4.4 rating across major review platforms. Customer feedback frequently emphasizes the 100% renewable positioning, the transparency of plan structures for customers who selected simple fixed-rate options, and the extended customer service hours. Some negative feedback centers on customers who selected promotional Free Nights or Free Weekends plans without confirming their usage pattern fits the free window, resulting in higher bills than expected. For general customer sentiment, the provider's Google reviews and the official Public Utility Commission of Texas complaint scorecard at puct.texas.gov are the most reliable public references.

Chariot Energy for Residential and Commercial Customers

Chariot Energy sells electricity to both residential and commercial accounts across its TDU service areas, with materially different product offerings for each segment.

For Residential Customers:- If you are a Texas homeowner or renter researching Chariot Energy for your home, sign-up runs through the Chariot website, through Power to Choose, or through third-party enrollment marketplaces. Every published plan carries an Electricity Facts Label showing the exact rate, delivery charges, term length, cancellation fee, and any bill credits or usage-tier structures for your specific TDU zone.

Choosing among Chariot's plans depends on your usage pattern and priorities. Steady all-day consumption favors a straightforward fixed-rate plan for the simplest EFL comparison. Heavy overnight or weekend usage may benefit from Free Nights or Free Weekends plans if the load pattern genuinely matches the free window. EV owners should look at the EV Charging plans. Solar homeowners should look at the Solar Buyback plans. All Chariot plans include 100% renewable content by default, so sustainability is not a separate plan choice.

Electric Decisions does not enroll residential accounts. Residential customers can shop Chariot Energy directly through the sources above.

For Commercial Customers:- For Texas businesses, Chariot offers materially more sophisticated options than the residential catalog. Small and medium business customers can access dedicated commercial plans. Large commercial and industrial customers can access BlueWaters-structured pricing that leverages Chariot's AI-driven trading and pricing platform, along with grid services and energy generation and storage solutions for the largest accounts including data centers and hyperscalers.

Commercial pricing is quoted individually based on load profile, contract term, TDU zone, and where the ERCOT forward curve is trading at the moment of contract lock. Commercial contracts also carry negotiable terms that materially affect total cost: bandwidth (swing tolerance), early termination fee methodology, add and delete meter language, holdover rate, and pass-through TDSP delivery treatment.

Electric Decisions runs an apples-to-apples RFP process for Chariot Energy alongside every other qualified Texas REP. Bids come in against identical specifications, are benchmarked against the live ERCOT forward curve, and every contract is red-lined in plain English before you sign.

Explore our full Texas retail electric provider, the energy procurement process we use to run bid competitions, and the commercial electricity in Texas overview for ERCOT market basics and how commercial contracts differ from residential ones.