We combine our user submitted reviews along with other reviews from Google, Facebook, Yelp, and the Public Utility Commission to grade providers.
Chariot Energy has earned top ratings for its Plans and Rates as well as its Renewable Plans, indicating strong performance in offering competitive pricing and commitment to sustainable energy sources. Its Customer Service has received a generally positive response, though there is some room for improvement. Regulatory aspects, as reflected in the PUC Rating, show average performance. Overall, Chariot Energy is viewed favorably in the industry, as evidenced by its high GridHacker Rating.
I only signed up yesterday, so I have limited experience, but so far it's been great. Their website is incredibly informative, which really helped me understand how solar buybacks work and what differences there are between companies. Signing up online was very easy. Then I called this morning with a question, got through to a real person quickly, and got the answer I needed. So far so good.
It was very easy to sign up. I looked at other companies and they are the best. After signing up, I was connected very fast! Very happy 😊
My experience with Chariot Energy was a Great One, Great Costumer Service.Rsted 5 Stars
Charit rep was great it was very easy to transfer over.
Our mission is to provide accurate and helpful data and content to help you make an informed decision when comparing energy providers.
Plans and Rates:
We review all available plans from every licensed energy provider. Then we rank the lowest available rate from each provider. Providers then receive a rating based on what percentile their lowest plan ranks.
For example, Provider A has the 3rd lowest-priced plan, while Provider B has the 45th lowest-priced plan out of 46 providers who submitted plans to PUC. Provider A will have a rating of 5, while Provider B will have a rating of 1.
Customer Service:
We scrape online reviews from Google, Yelp, BBB, and Trust Pilot to determine what customers are saying about the provider. The rating reflects the aggregate of all online reviews.
Renewable Options:
The rating system is based on the availability of renewable energy options. A 5-star rating is awarded to entities that offer a fully renewable option, signifying 100% renewable energy usage. A 4-star rating is given to those that provide a mix of energy sources, with more than 50% coming from renewable sources. Entities with renewable energy options exceeding the state average of 31.1% receive a 3-star rating, while those offering less than 31.1% renewable options are rated with 2 stars. Lastly, a 1-star rating is assigned to those with no renewable energy options, indicating a lack of commitment to sustainable energy practices.
PUC Rating:
The Public Utility Commission publishes a rating for each provider based on the number of formal complaints filed against the provider in comparison to how many customers they have.
For example, a provider with 10 formal complaints out of 10,000 customers would have a 1-star rating whereas a provider with 10 complaints and 1,000,000 customers would have a 5-star rating.
The GridHacker rating uses a weighted average that prioritizes rates and customer service over renewable options and PUC rating. We do this because we feel that for most customers price and service are the two most important factors when they are shopping for an electricity plan.
