Shine 36
Shine 36 is a 36 month solar energy plan from Chariot Energy.
Chariot Energy
- Contract term
- 36 months
- Rate type
- Solar
- Green energy
- 100% renewable
- Utility area
- AEP Central
Usage and pricing
See how this plan behaves at common usage levels
Use the tiered rate view and the usage chart together. If your home uses more or less power than the advertised benchmark, this is where the differences start to show.
Advertised rates by usage
500 kWh
Advertised rate at this monthly usage
1,000 kWh
Advertised rate at this monthly usage
2,000 kWh
Advertised rate at this monthly usage
The advertised tiers are useful for screening plans, but the best fit depends on how your home actually uses electricity.
Price vs. usage
This chart shows how the estimated monthly total and effective rate move as usage changes. If the line bends sharply, the plan may be much better for some homes than others.
Before you enroll
See how this plan holds up beyond the advertised rate
The advertised rate is a useful starting point, but it does not tell you how the plan behaves once your real usage, utility delivery charges, credits, and contract rules all show up on the same bill.
What stands out about this plan
Earn a real-time market buyback rate for the unused energy produced by your panels. Find historical buyback rates HERE. Credits never expire as long as you're a Chariot customer. No system size limits.
Bill context
Why the advertised rate is only the starting point
The published rate is a useful benchmark, but it is only one snapshot. The right comparison comes from looking at how the full plan behaves once your home’s usage, delivery charges, credits, and plan rules are all taken into account.
The advertised electricity rate is usually a sample price based on a very specific usage level. If your home uses more or less electricity than that benchmark, the total can change because the plan’s charges, credits, and pricing rules do not always scale evenly. The plan you choose is one major line item and you can control that part. Utility delivery charges and taxes are separate line items that do not change when you switch providers. Then your monthly usage decides how large the combined total becomes.
What you can shop for
- The retail provider, contract term, rate structure, and renewable percentage.
- How well the pricing still works at your likely monthly usage instead of only one benchmark tier.
- Requirements such as prepay, auto-pay, and the early termination fee.
What still affects the final bill
- Utility delivery charges still come from AEP Central.
- Taxes and other government fees still appear on the bill no matter which retail plan you choose.
- Weather and household usage change the total monthly bill even when the plan itself stays the same.
SlashPlan combines the provider price, utility delivery charges, bill credits, and plan rules across the usage levels that matter for your home. That lets you compare plans on the overall fit and total cost picture instead of relying on one published benchmark rate.
Terms and documents
Review the plan details before you sign up
Use this section to check the contract rules, requirements, and official documents that explain how the plan really works.
Plan features
Contract details
Plan highlights
- Solar Buyback
- Real-time Market Credit
- Credits Roll Over
Plan FAQ
Common questions about this electricity plan
These answers are generated from the current plan details, usage benchmarks, and utility information shown on this page.
Who you work with
Know who sells the plan and who delivers the power
In most Texas service areas, the retail provider sells the plan and handles billing, while the local utility keeps the wires up and responds to outages.
Next best step
Want to compare this plan against other options?
Start with a ZIP-based comparison to see how this plan stacks up against other Texas offers before you decide.
SlashPlan helps you compare prices, plan terms, and provider details before you enroll.