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 our planet without using fossil fuels is increasingly a topic of public discussion. As awareness of green energy options grows, more and more people are looking for alternative energy sources to power their homes, which brings up a multitude of questions. In the case of solar energy, the two most commonly asked questions are:
- How much will solar panels cost?
- How many panels would I need to power my home?
The short answer to both? It depends. It’s based on a host of factors, including how much energy you use in your home and how much sun hits your roof on a regular basis. While it still may be too expensive for most people to install solar panels on their homes, prices for the panels and installation are coming down. Chariot Energy exists to offer 100% solar energy at competitively priced rates without the need for personal panels. So, if you’re ready to make the switch to solar and want a cost-effective solution, consider Chariot Energy as your green energy provider.
How a 100% Green Electricity Plan Is a Great (If Not Better) Alternative to Solar Panels
With its perpetually sunny climate, Texas ranks in the top 10 U.S. states in its cumulative solar capacity. As a result, the Texas solar industry has grown rapidly in terms of electricity generation and the number of people it employs. With it, household enthusiasm for solar panels has also increased. However, the two main concerns people have when it comes to solar panel installation are production capacity and costs.
Solar panels in residential settings currently face limitations since most homes have no way of storing extra solar power on sunny days when solar panels create more electricity than the home can use. Thankfully, further technological progress will likely address this storage problem, as it plagues the entire industry.
In regard to costs, regular electricity companies can offer lower rates on traditional electricity plans than those powered by solar energy because of an economic concept called economies to scale. In essence, the costs for each additional unit of output decrease as more output is created. In other words, because more households are connected to the Texas electricity grid than use solar panels, the average cost of electricity is lower for each household than it would be with individual solar panels.
Chariot Energy is striving to solve both issues and make the switch to green energy easy for you. You can use 100% green energy in your home without the challenges of solar panel installation and at rates as affordable as regular Texas electricity companies. Plus, despite decreased costs, it can take the average U.S. homeowner nearly 8 years to break even on solar panel installations. You don’t have to wait that long. Support the industry now and enjoy the benefits of 100% solar energy today!
Ready to make the switch to affordable and eco-friendly energy? Click here to learn how Chariot Energy provides customers with 100% clean, renewable solar energy. Join us today and start saving while supporting a greener future.