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What Is a Solar Buyback Program in Texas?
Renewable Energy

What Is a Solar Buyback Program in Texas?

In one hour, the earth's atmosphere gets enough sunlight to power the electricity needs of every human on Earth for a year. Solar energy is abundant, but the abundance also means sometimes people have more energy than they use. So, what can you do to ensure your solar ...

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How Much Do Solar Panels Cost In 2023?
Renewable Energy

How Much Do Solar Panels Cost In 2023?

The solar industry in the United States is booming. This is particularly true in states such as Texas, which ranks second in terms of cumulative solar capacity. To date, more than 16,000 MW of solar capacity has been installed in the Lone Star State, with only ...

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Renewable Energy Storage: How is Solar Energy Stored?
Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Storage: How is Solar Energy Stored?

It's no secret that we need more energy from green energy sources like wind, water, and solar. Fortunately, these investments are going fast. By 2026, we should expect to see at least a 60% increase in these investments, even from 2020 levels. With unprecedented ...

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Energy Conservation

A Homeowner’s Guide to Going Solar

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Eco-Friendly Gifts for Giving Sustainably This Year
Green Living

Eco-Friendly Gifts for Giving Sustainably This Year

Did you know that around one-third of us will pay more for a sustainable product? So here's a secret to help you next time you start a search for the perfect gift. Most people you buy for might not tell you straight-up, but what they want for their next ...

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Solar-Powered Gifts for the 2022 Holidays
Green Living

Solar-Powered Gifts for the 2022 Holidays

You've probably heard that solar is the wave of the future. But have you heard that this means more than just solar-powered homes? We mean it is the wave of the entire future - cars, electronics, gadgets, lights, and so much more!  If you want to be part of ...

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Ways to Save Money on Your Electricity Bill in 2023
Energy Conservation

Ways to Save Money on Your Electricity Bill in 2023

Experts say we have 6 years to limit our carbon emissions or face the consequences. People want to help by using clean energy. But with fluctuating energy markets and high electricity prices, that's becoming a tall order. We're here to change that. Green ...

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What’s The Best Temperature For My Thermostat In Winter 2022?
Green Living

What’s The Best Temperature For My Thermostat In Winter 2022?

A United States report shows that households are likely to spend 30% more to heat their home this winter. Making winter 2022 a more expensive year to keep a home comfortable. Because of this, households are considering the ideal temperature for the home. As more ...

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What Temperature Should I Set My Air Conditioner in the Summer?
Green Living

What Temperature Should I Set My Air Conditioner in the Summer?

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems account for 10% of the energy consumed in the United States. Whether you own or rent your home, you probably also recognize that these bills add up in your summer and winter months. If you're trying to figure out how to ...

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The Advantages and Challenges of Wind Energy
Renewable Energy

The Advantages and Challenges of Wind Energy

Over one-third of all the electricity that we produced last year came from renewable energy sources. One of the biggest and fastest-growing renewable energy resources is wind. The growing population of renewable energy is definitely good news, but it can also be ...

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Energy Saving Tips: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill
Energy Conservation

Energy Saving Tips: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill

Do you think that switching off your appliances means they aren't sucking up energy or power any longer? That's far from the truth. Even if you turn off TVs or coffee makers, if they are plugged into the wall outlet, they are still pulling in little bits of energy throughout ...

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Make Your Home Energy Independent!
Energy Conservation

Make Your Home Energy Independent!

Residential home energy causes 20% of the greenhouse emissions in the United States. This is a huge percentage, especially considering it is only for residential homes. It is enough to make anyone want a self-sufficient home. There is no time like the present to ...

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Want Solar Power for Home Without the Expensive Solar Panels? Here’s How You Can Get It Right Now
Renewable Energy

Want Solar Power for Home Without the Expensive Solar Panels? Here’s How You Can Get It Right Now

Some people still believe in the myth that solar power is a fanciful technology that we will someday enjoy in the future. The truth is that the market for solar power in the United States alone already has a value of more than $12 billion each year! On top of that, ...

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7 Benefits of Green Living with Solar Energy
Green Living

7 Benefits of Green Living with Solar Energy

Things are heating up again in Texas, putting strain once more on the state's independent power grid. This time, however, we're not seeing the outages we saw in the years prior. For that, we have solar energy to thank. What does this tell us? It tells us that green ...

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A New Residents Guide to Texas – What to Know Before You Move
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A New Residents Guide to Texas – What to Know Before You Move

Considering a move to Texas, but not sure if it's the right move? Living in Texas is amazing, and knowing a little more about what to expect can help soothe your anxiety. The secret is out about how great Texas is, so you will have plenty of company when you relocate. As the ...

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Renewable Energy Sources: Could We Live Only With Solar Energy?
Renewable Energy

Renewable Energy Sources: Could We Live Only With Solar Energy?

Despite all the news surrounding solar energy, it may come to your surprise that only 21% of the United States' energy comes from renewable energy production. Pollution on a global scale is causing irreversible global warming, making alternative energy sources a ...

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5 Benefits of Panel Free Solar Power
Energy Conservation, Green Living

5 Benefits of Panel Free Solar Power

The United States increased by nearly 24% in solar energy generated from 2019 to 2020. Increased home solar use and community farms allow more people access to solar.  Installing solar panels requires larger loans and can have a high annual percentage rate (APR). ...

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What are the Advantages of Solar Water Heaters?
Green Living

What are the Advantages of Solar Water Heaters?

Many of us love to spend about 30 seconds washing, followed by 20 minutes just contemplating life under the shower every morning. While we think that's a great use of time, the problem is the cost. Did you know that the average family uses 20% of its total ...

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What is the Future of Solar Energy in the US?
Renewable Energy

What is the Future of Solar Energy in the US?

Did you know that in 2020, solar power made up just 3% of all electricity generation? And, did you know that enough sunlight hits the Earth's surface in an hour and a half to manage the whole world's energy consumption for an entire year?  Solar power ...

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How Community Solar Projects Can Improve the Grid
Renewable Energy

How Community Solar Projects Can Improve the Grid

Residential solar power use has grown exponentially in the U.S. over the past two decades. Solar power generation is now the fastest-growing source of electricity.¹ What was once just a ray of hope (pun intended) now sits alongside wind and hydroelectric as the most used form ...

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What Is the Best Electricity Plan for Me?
Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy

What Is the Best Electricity Plan for Me?

Whether you’re moving into a new house and need to sign up for electric service because your existing plan will be ending soon (or you’re unhappy with it), deciding on an energy plan can seem like a daunting task. There are a million providers to choose from, there’s a ...

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How Saving Water Can Save Electricity
Energy Conservation, Green Living

How Saving Water Can Save Electricity

You've probably heard about a carbon footprint — the number of greenhouse gases an individual, action, or entity produces. But did you know that there's also something called a water footprint? As you can probably guess, it refers to how much water those same entities or ...

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How Many People Use Green Energy and Does It Make a Difference?
Energy Conservation

How Many People Use Green Energy and Does It Make a Difference?

With the push for green energy being decades old, it begs the question, how far have we come? How many people are using green energy, and what is the impact? Considering that global warming and climate change are still very much on the radar, it seems probable that green energy ...

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11 Big Ideas for Small Business Sustainability
Energy Conservation, Green Living

11 Big Ideas for Small Business Sustainability

Business operations aren’t what they used to be 10 years ago — or even five! Until recently, most people haven’t even heard the term “single use plastics” or thought of replacing a plastic straw with a paper one. Today, sustainability is one of the biggest factors ...

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How Your Reusable Bags Help the Environment
Green Living

How Your Reusable Bags Help the Environment

The year is 2021. Recycling is officially cool, and single-use plastics are out.  Stores, cities, states and entire countries have banned single-use plastics. This often includes plastic forks, food truck styrofoam clamshells and grocery bags you will use once, maybe ...

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15 Ways You Can Conserve Water at Home
Energy Conservation, Green Living

15 Ways You Can Conserve Water at Home

Although it flows freely from our faucets day in and day out, our actual freshwater supply is limited. Of all the water on planet earth, only 3% is fresh (meaning drinkable for humans and not salty), and 2.5% of that is currently unusable. The majority of available fresh water ...

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5 Appliances You Should Buy Energy Efficient
Energy Conservation, Green Living

5 Appliances You Should Buy Energy Efficient

Major appliances can be expensive. It’s not every day that you casually “window shop” for a new refrigerator or just “pop into” the store to pick up a washing machine. That’s why choosing the right one — one that’s energy-efficient — when you truly need it is ...

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How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?
Green Living

How Long Does It Take for Plastic to Decompose?

Plastic is both a blessing and a curse. It has revolutionized the way we live for the better, but it also presents us with a big problem. Namely, what do we do with it and where does it go once we’re finished using it? Every toothbrush, drinking straw, Styrofoam clamshell and ...

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What is LEED Certification?
Energy Conservation, Green Living

What is LEED Certification?

It’s no secret that not all buildings are created equal. That applies to both aesthetics and sustainability. Homes and other buildings that don’t use sustainable design and building methods have higher utility bills, lower air quality, and potentially harmful substances in ...

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Do Smart Thermostats Actually Save Money?
Energy Conservation, Green Living

Do Smart Thermostats Actually Save Money?

These days, nearly every household has a programmable thermostat. The cheapest versions of these convenient contraptions only cost around $20, and they can save you hundreds in home heating and cooling costs every year.  Now, enter the smart thermostat—the ...

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The 24 Biggest Benefits of Recycling
Renewable Energy

The 24 Biggest Benefits of Recycling

Today, it’s pretty much accepted that recycling is the right thing to do for the planet. But many aren’t yet aware of the full economic, social, and environmental potentials recycling brings when we participate in a comprehensive program.  We want to help people ...

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DIY Home Energy Audit Checklist
Energy Conservation

DIY Home Energy Audit Checklist

It’s safe to say that everyone wants a cheaper energy bill. One way to accomplish this is to get an electricity plan with a great rate (like one from Chariot 😉), but you can do more. Specifically — How much you pay on your bill is directly correlated to how much ...

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DIY… Solar Panels? Let’s Talk About It
Green Living, Renewable Energy

DIY… Solar Panels? Let’s Talk About It

There are clear benefits to doing things yourself. The main benefit is saving money. There are many others, however, including learning a new skill, getting those creative juices flowing, and even finding a new hobby. But when we heard “DIY” and “solar panels” in the ...

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How LED Lights Save You Energy and Money
Energy Conservation

How LED Lights Save You Energy and Money

These days, it’s hard to remember a time before LED light bulbs. Remember those incandescent light bulbs? The ones you were afraid to touch because they got so hot? Those were invented in 1879 — over 140 years ago! Before LEDs, incandescents were our only option, and only ...

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5 Smart Home Technologies for the Eco-Friendly
Energy Conservation, Green Living

5 Smart Home Technologies for the Eco-Friendly

Today’s innovations in smart home technology not only make life easier, but also more environmentally friendly. Various tech like smart thermostats, smart power strips and smart irrigation systems all help decrease your home’s energy consumption, thereby increasing its ...

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9 Home Automation Ideas That Save Time and Money
Energy Conservation, Green Living

9 Home Automation Ideas That Save Time and Money

Home improvement and smart technology have been close partners for several years. Today, it’s easier than ever to make your house more convenient by installing various bits and bobs of new-age home tech. But what often gets overlooked is that proper home automation can help ...

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5 Reasons Why Choosing Solar Energy is Good for the Economy
Renewable Energy

5 Reasons Why Choosing Solar Energy is Good for the Economy

Solar energy isn’t just good for the environment. Choosing solar energy over traditional fossil fuels creates clear economic benefits. In fact, governments, scientists, and nonprofit think-tanks have all weighed in on the case for expanding solar and other renewable energy ...

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8 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for 2020
Green Living

8 Eco-Friendly Gift Ideas for 2020

The holidays are a time of gathering. But it’s also the time of excess and increased consumerism, as people buy gifts for the sake of buying a gift. We’ve all been there. Deciding on the perfect gift that someone won’t throw away or end up returning is hard enough, but ...

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8 Facts about the Texas Renewable Energy Industry
Renewable Energy

8 Facts about the Texas Renewable Energy Industry

Everything is bigger in Texas — including our energy industry!  Besides the fact that our state is larger than some countries (not to brag), Texas also uses and creates lots of energy. In fact, the Lone Star State is the number one producer of electricity in the ...

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What is a Reasonable Temperature for a House in Winter?
Energy Conservation, Green Living

What is a Reasonable Temperature for a House in Winter?

It’s a wintry mix outside. You might have the fireplace going, as it’s the perfect weather to grab a hot chocolate and cozy up with a good book. Full of hot cocoa, you’ve fallen headlong into a page-turning memoir when a sudden and intense heat sweeps you out of the ...

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You Can Help Stop Climate Change. Here’s How.
Energy Conservation, Green Living

You Can Help Stop Climate Change. Here’s How.

Glaciers are melting. Global temperatures are rising. California is burning.  The fact of the matter is Earth is changing—in part by natural weather patterns, but also because of human activity. Climate change is real, and global warming is a natural part of Earth’s ...

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Best Sustainable Black Friday Deals of 2021
Green Living, News

Best Sustainable Black Friday Deals of 2021

It’s Important to Know What You’re Buying —  and How it Affects the Earth Let’s state the obvious right up front: Black Friday? Not that great for the environment.  Not only does it encourage the mass consumption of cheaply made consumer goods, but the ...

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Energy Storage Systems for 2023: Welcome to the Future of Electricity
Energy Conservation, News, Renewable Energy

Energy Storage Systems for 2023: Welcome to the Future of Electricity

This may come as a surprise, but the next big development in the electricity industry is not solar. It also isn’t wind, biomass or hydropower. Instead, it involves what we do after those renewable energy sources create electricity. Unless we create a reliable battery that ...

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5 Myths We’ve Heard About Renewable Energy, Debunked
Renewable Energy

5 Myths We’ve Heard About Renewable Energy, Debunked

For some reason, people have always been leery of new technology. Something new and novel will come along, and soon rumors and fear begin to swirl and spread like wildfire. Take our phones, for example. By now, everyone carries around a smartphone, yet both the original ...

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How to Have an Eco-Friendly Back to School Whether at Home or in School
Green Living

How to Have an Eco-Friendly Back to School Whether at Home or in School

Hey, parents! It’s that time of year. Summer’s coming to a close, and that means it’s back to school — but things are clearly a little different this year.  As we all know, the world is still grappling with the effects of the pandemic on our society. This ...

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5 Earth-Friendly Activities for a Sustainable Labor Day
Green Living

5 Earth-Friendly Activities for a Sustainable Labor Day

Finally, Labor Day is upon us! While we’re sad that summer’s unofficially come to a close, we always look forward to spending the three-day weekend with friends and family.  Unfortunately, because of the pandemic, we can’t celebrate with lively afternoon cookouts ...

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Construction Complete on 1,200 Acre Oberon Solar Farm in West Texas
Energy Conservation, News

Construction Complete on 1,200 Acre Oberon Solar Farm in West Texas

Clean Energy Facility Capable of Powering an Average of 30,000 Homes Annually 174 Power Global Affiliate Chariot Energy Commits to Purchasing Nearly 20% of Oberon Output HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--174 Power Global today announced that it has completed and energized its ...

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US Energy Independence: What’s Solar Energy Got To Do with It?
Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy

US Energy Independence: What’s Solar Energy Got To Do with It?

2019 was a year of record-setting for the U.S. energy industry. For the first time in over 60 years, the amount of energy produced by the United States was higher than the amount the country consumed.1 Moreover, the amount of renewable energy consumed outperformed the energy ...

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How to Have a Sustainable Fourth of July
Green Living

How to Have a Sustainable Fourth of July

Independence Day is on the horizon, and with pandemic protocols slowly loosening, many people are going to more or less be celebrating their Fourth of July with friends and family. Whether you’re grilling outside, soaking up the sun by the pool, hitting the beach or just ...

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Can Solar Panels Withstand a Hurricane?
Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy

Can Solar Panels Withstand a Hurricane?

For many potential solar customers who live in the coastal regions and islands of the U.S., the question of solar panel durability during a natural disaster is a given. You should want to investigate whether or not such a substantial investment will be worth it in the event of ...

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7 Things You Might Be Recycling Wrong in 2023 (And How to Do It Right)
Green Living

7 Things You Might Be Recycling Wrong in 2023 (And How to Do It Right)

Today, most of the trash in the United States can be sorted into two groupings: a blue bin for trash and a green one for recyclables. Sounds pretty straightforward, right? Well, not really.  From used cardboard pizza boxes and plastic bags to single-use coffee cups, ...

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Celebrating 1 Year of Delivering Sunshine across Texas
News

Celebrating 1 Year of Delivering Sunshine across Texas

It’s our birthday! We’ve taken a 360° trip around the sun, and it’s been quite a journey. One year ago — June 3, 2019, to be exact — we were so excited yet quite nervous to embark on this crazy adventure you know as Chariot Energy. And while some nerves remain, we ...

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13 Winter Energy Saving Tips to Keep Money In Your Pocket
Energy Conservation, Green Living

13 Winter Energy Saving Tips to Keep Money In Your Pocket

Winter brings low temperatures, freezing winds, and chilly precipitation — all of which encourage you to boost your thermostat to keep your home warm and cozy. However, increasing the heat in your home means you’re also increasing the size of your gas and electricity bills. ...

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What Temperature Should I Set My Air Conditioner in the Summer?
Energy Conservation, Green Living

What Temperature Should I Set My Air Conditioner in the Summer?

Everyone has an opinion on the ideal temperature for your thermostat during summer. It’s 72 degrees, one company says. Another company counters, claiming 75 as the lucky number. The U.S. Department of Energy even weighs in on the subject, suggesting that an average house ...

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8 Energy-Saving Tips for Summer 2023 that Actually Work
Energy Conservation, Green Living

8 Energy-Saving Tips for Summer 2023 that Actually Work

In Texas, you know it’s summer when you’re still sweating after the sun goes down. Yes, it really gets that hot here. Hence, you can probably guess what’s the number one appliance in your home that makes your energy bill go up: the air conditioner. This single appliance ...

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Spring Cleaning Ideas While Being Stuck at Home
Green Living

Spring Cleaning Ideas While Being Stuck at Home

Did you know that more than one-third of the entire population is on some type of coronavirus lockdown? If you're among the many who are social distancing to help flatten the curve, you might be getting antsy staying indoors all of the time. Although it's normal to ...

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Working from Home Tips for Just About Every Situation
Energy Conservation, Green Living

Working from Home Tips for Just About Every Situation

Whether you’re new to working from home or it’s part of your regular routine, our current situation is still … weird. Not only do we have to get actual work done at home, but our families are also home, which only adds an extra layer of distraction. Oh, and did we forget ...

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Celebrate Earth Day with Chariot Energy: 4 Fantastic Family Activities
Green Living

Celebrate Earth Day with Chariot Energy: 4 Fantastic Family Activities

Celebrated on April 22 of each year, Earth Day has a long and rich tradition of inspiring people around the globe to take care of the planet. It’s one of those rare holidays where the event encourages people into positive action all year long.  Here at Chariot Energy, ...

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4 Women Trailblazers in the Fight Against Climate Change
Green Living, Renewable Energy

4 Women Trailblazers in the Fight Against Climate Change

This Women’s History Month, we wanted honor some of the most inspiring women from all over the world that continue to make strides in the ongoing battle against global warming and climate change. Women’s involvement in decision-making has important implications for climate ...

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6 Ways You Can Go Green & Be More Sustainable This St. Patrick’s Day
Green Living

6 Ways You Can Go Green & Be More Sustainable This St. Patrick’s Day

What do St. Patrick’s Day and Chariot have in common? Whether it be with green beer or green energy — if you are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this year, embrace the opportunity to keep it sustainable, and more importantly, GREEN! Here are six tips and tricks for an ...

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8 Best Solar Products for Your Everyday Life in 2023
Energy Conservation, Green Living

8 Best Solar Products for Your Everyday Life in 2023

In celebration of Solar Appreciation Day, it’s time we reflect on how solar energy can affect the planet if used in everyday life. A common stereotype with solar energy is that you can participate only by installing solar panels on your home, which for some people is ...

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How to Work from Home and Not Run Up Your Electric Bill in 2023
Energy Conservation

How to Work from Home and Not Run Up Your Electric Bill in 2023

So, you’ve found yourself working from home full time. If you’re like most of us, you’re probably reading this blog post in your pj’s sitting at your kitchen table or on the living room couch trying to adapt to what passes for our new normal. If you're a seasoned ...

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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose: Your Guide to the Four R’s of Green Living
Energy Conservation

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repurpose: Your Guide to the Four R’s of Green Living

The new decade is upon us, and many of us have the same goal in mind: to be more eco-friendly. Living a more sustainable lifestyle can be very rewarding – but also a bit daunting. Thankfully there are four easy-to-follow stepping stones that we can apply to everyday life: ...

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Let’s Connect! Our Guide to the Best Smart Home Devices in 2023
Green Living

Let’s Connect! Our Guide to the Best Smart Home Devices in 2023

Let’s face it: Smart home technology really isn’t that fanciful in 2020. The concept of a connected home has become quite mainstream and commonplace, even if all you have is a smart thermostat or a voice assistant you occasionally ask for help. But as more people introduce ...

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How to Throw a Sustainable Super Bowl Party in 2023
Green Living

How to Throw a Sustainable Super Bowl Party in 2023

Many of us are marching into 2020 ready to make changes in our lifestyle to lessen our impact on the environment. So, if you're asked to host this year's Super Bowl party, you're probably wondering how an eco-friendly Super Bowl party is even possible, given the amount of food, ...

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10 Ways to Be More Environmentally Friendly in 2023
Green Living

10 Ways to Be More Environmentally Friendly in 2023

Whether it’s your basic New Year's resolution or it’s a really big goal you want to pursue, being environmentally friendly is more achievable than ever before. With all of the buzz around the real economic benefits of going green, big companies, small mom-and-pop stores, ...

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Why Texas is Banking on Solar Power
Energy Conservation, Renewable Energy

Why Texas is Banking on Solar Power

Texas summers are hot. Really hot. As in, fry-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk kind of hot. However, unless you’re an especially precocious kid, most of us don’t observe the state’s unforgiving heat in terms of yolks and egg whites. Instead, we experience the Texas summer as Willis ...

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5 Energy Savings Tips You Need to Know for 2023
Energy Conservation, Green Living

5 Energy Savings Tips You Need to Know for 2023

You’ve heard it time and time again: Save energy! But why should you take extra steps to save energy in your everyday life? Well, it’s simple: Unless you have a 100% renewable energy plan, you’re emitting greenhouse gases when you consume electricity so cutting back on ...

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20 Simple Ways to Save Electricity in 2023
Energy Conservation, Green Living

20 Simple Ways to Save Electricity in 2023

New Year’s resolutions are inevitable topics of conversation around this time of the year. We’re sharing  — not one New Year’s resolution — but 20 different ways you can lower your energy bill in 2020 and help the environment out a bit, too. 1. During ...

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Top 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Texas Winter Season in 2023
Energy Conservation, Green Living

Top 10 Ways to Prepare Your Home for the Texas Winter Season in 2023

Fall is an excellent time to start thinking about getting your home ready for winter weather. Winterizing Your Home will reduce energy consumption, keep you warmer, extend the life of your home’s systems, eliminate safety hazards, and save money during the winter months. Here ...

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How Environmentally Friendly is Solar Power?
Green Living, Renewable Energy

How Environmentally Friendly is Solar Power?

Solar is a renowned clean energy source, but some claim it’s not eco-friendly. Let’s dispel the myths and discuss the environmental impact of solar energy. Most people want to protect the planet, which means more of us want to use renewable sources of energy like solar ...

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5 Green Living Tips to Live More Sustainably in Texas
Energy Conservation

5 Green Living Tips to Live More Sustainably in Texas

We’re all aware of it, but we don’t really address it. We experience it every day when we pick up a plastic utensil, but we don’t really give it a second thought as we eat our delicious takeout salad. That convenient plastic fork will soon be tossed in the garbage – ...

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Solar for Business in 2023 – How Can You Do It?
Renewable Energy

Solar for Business in 2023 – How Can You Do It?

Businesses across the U.S. are actively pursuing clean energy options to fuel their operations. Solar power in particular is more ingrained in our daily lives than ever before — even in your coffee! If you’ve visited a Texas Starbucks recently, you may have enjoyed a hot ...

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How Can I Help My Family Go Green in 2023?
Green Living

How Can I Help My Family Go Green in 2023?

From preserving the earths fossil fuels to saving on your electricity bill, there are endless reasons why people decide to prioritize a more sustainable lifestyle. Regardless of the reason, it’s a great choice! Whether you’ve been living sustainably for years or are just ...

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How to Read and Understand Electricity Facts Labels (EFL)
Energy Conservation

How to Read and Understand Electricity Facts Labels (EFL)

If we’re being honest, most people don’t read the Terms and Conditions box before checking it off. However, there’s a difference between reading the fine print for you to create a Spotify account and your electricity plan. One is a luxury service that costs a few bucks a ...

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Learn More about Oberon Solar Farm
News

Learn More about Oberon Solar Farm

Oberon solar farm will be constructed in two parts by our affiliate company 174 Power Global- Oberon 1A and 1B. Oberon 1A will be over the span of 1,269 acres and consist of 561,120 solar panels! Oberon 1B will be over the span of 229 acres and 93,856 solar panels. That makes ...

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Here’s How Solar Energy Works (and Why You Don’t Need Panels to Use It)
Green Living, Renewable Energy

Here’s How Solar Energy Works (and Why You Don’t Need Panels to Use It)

Renewable energy is an indispensable energy resource in Texas and the greater U.S. It diversifies our state’s energy grid and ensures we always have a reliable, never-ending source of clean energy. In fact, renewables produce more than 21% of all utility-scale net electricity ...

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Can I Use Solar Panels to Completely Power My Home in 2023?
Green Living

Can I Use Solar Panels to Completely Power My Home in 2023?

Texans bask in the constant presence of the sun all summer long. But beyond serving as a source of beautiful sunsets and seemingly perpetual heat, we rarely stop to consider other ways the sun affects our lives. The concept of green energy as a way to provide power for ...

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How Does Green Energy Work in Texas?
Renewable Energy

How Does Green Energy Work in Texas?

Texas has historically been associated with bluebonnets, cowboy boots and oil derricks. But many insiders in the Texas energy industry believe those stereotypes of the Lone Star State will soon be much greener. Visions of solar farms and wind turbines will soon be dancing in ...

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What’s the Difference Between Regular and Green Energy in 2023?
Renewable Energy

What’s the Difference Between Regular and Green Energy in 2023?

Understand the Different Ways Your Home’s Electricity is Created On the surface, the answer to the question sitting atop this blog post is rather simple: “Regular” or “Conventional” energy is generated from fossil fuels, including coal, ...

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Do I Need Technology to Use a Green Electricity Plan?
Renewable Energy

Do I Need Technology to Use a Green Electricity Plan?

Switching electricity providers in Texas is as easy as a flip of a switch — and has been since the state deregulated its electricity market in 2002. That’s right! Whether it’s solar, wind, natural gas or coal, if it generates power, there’s most likely an ...

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How to Shop for Electricity in Texas
Renewable Energy

How to Shop for Electricity in Texas

When Texas deregulated its energy market in 2002, the state opened the floodgates for average people to choose how they wanted to purchase electricity. They didn’t have to simply accept the rates and terms as dictated by their local utility company any longer. They could ...

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What Is Green Energy?
Renewable Energy

What Is Green Energy?

If you’re an electricity consumer who wants to reduce their carbon footprint and make more environmentally conscious decisions, you’ll probably choose a green plan when signing up for electricity. Before you do that, though, it’s important you know exactly what green ...

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Which Texas Electricity Plan is Right for Me?
Renewable Energy

Which Texas Electricity Plan is Right for Me?

We discussed how to shop for electricity plans in Texas in another post. It’s crucial that every Texas energy consumer knows how to search through all of the available options. This includes the popular competitor sites and the actual website for various retail electricity ...

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How Is Solar Energy Important?
Renewable Energy

How Is Solar Energy Important?

In its simplest form, solar energy can be defined as the energy collected from the sun using solar panels that’s then converted into electricity for use in homes and businesses. Today, solar energy considered to be a leading form of renewable energy that can reduce the amount ...

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174 Power Global and Chariot Energy Announce New Solar Initiatives in Texas
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174 Power Global and Chariot Energy Announce New Solar Initiatives in Texas

Introducing Chariot Energy HOUSTON-- 174 Power Global Corporation (“174 Power Global”) today announced that it broke ground on the $200 million Oberon Solar Power Facility (“Oberon”) in Ector County, Texas. In addition to expanding its solar generation investments, ...

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Company To Bring Suite Of Disruptive, Clean Energy Solutions To Texas Retail Market
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Company To Bring Suite Of Disruptive, Clean Energy Solutions To Texas Retail Market

The following story is brought free of charge to readers by EC Infosystems, the exclusive EDI provider of EnergyChoiceMatters.com Introducing Chariot Energy The Public Utility Commission of Texas granted start-up retail electric provider 174 Power Global Retail ...

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