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Base helps the grid when demand is high. When the power goes out, Base helps keep homes running.

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The grid needs extra power at certain times of day. Base helps fill the gap, which helps keep electricity more affordable and reliable.

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Whether you want to lower your bills, protect your home from outages, or both — Base has a plan for your home.

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4.9 stars
Bob A. at home in Waxahachie, Texas

I was ready to go and get the biggest, loudest generator I could possibly find. Then I found Base.

Bob A. · Waxahachie, TX

Read Bob's story

I have been interested BASE for a while. My area has frequent power outages. Not long ones but enough. My past power provider wanted me to renew with a 4 year contract without any price reduction. BASE had them beat. In doing the math this was the obvious choice, for power and a power back-up. Other options were exceedingly costly, monthly payments, maintenance payments, apparently for up to 9 years.... That alone made BASE my choice. Getting set up was smooth. Excellent professional installers arrived on time with all the necessary equipment to do it right.

BIll Prout
Maria P. at home in Cypress, Texas

It feels like I'm getting a deal. I'm not only paying the same price for electricity, but I'm also getting a backup battery.

Maria P. · Cypress, TX

Read Maria's story

I just passed my one year anniversary and I love BASE. When I first started with BASE I knew that this would be one of my greatest decisions ever as a homeowner or a terrible decision. I am on cloud nine and couldn’t be happier with the entire BASE experience. I have 100% Peace of Mind as a homeowner. I live in Houston Texas and I have experienced every hurricane here since 1980. I highly recommend BASE to everyone.

Angelo V

Team just left our house after installation. The entire process has been so seamless and communication was fantastic! They have made it as easy as possible. The team were a great group of young men, worked so hard in the heat. So appreciative of everything so far and for the peace of mind as hurricane season starts. Highly recommend!

Cat
Jason B. at home in Arlington, Texas

Anyone who may be skeptical, I would say put those worries aside. [Base] is not too good to be true. It is just too good.

Jason B. · Arlington, TX

Read Jason's story

I recommend switching to BASE power. It is better and more cost effective than a standby generator. This cost is the same or lower than most providers, and you get eight to twenty hours of standby power, plus the option to add a generator port to charge the battery and extend the time (which I did), so you get the best of both worlds. The installation was awesome, the their techs know the NEC and know what they are doing. They handle your HOA and everything. Glad I made the switch.

David Kalinec
Matt M. at home in Saginaw, Texas

A month and a half ago, my neighbors lost power for seven hours...and I didn't even know. Base had already kicked in.

Matt M. · Saginaw, TX

Read Matt's story

I have nothing but great things to say about Base Power. Great bunch of people for starters. The system works super well. We have found out that power has failed because our neighbors asked if anyone else has lost power (we didn’t 😊). I 100% recommend this over any other backup option. We added a plug for our external generator in case there is a longer outage. When you do a cost/benefit analysis, this solution is unbeatable. Give it a try!

Carlos Contreras

Great company to deal with, the install went smooth. There is a long vetting process to ensure their battery systems are a good fit for your location next to your electrical panel. I have had savings soon on my electrical bill, the app is great shows you what your daily power spending is. I had a generator connection to allow you to charge the system during the day and run on batteries at night on the event there is a long outage. Highly recommend this company.

R B

I researched Tesla solar battery power, generac, and base power. I think base wins due to no maintenance and way lower cost. It looks great outside and no noose. Professional installation.

Eliseo Navarrete
Nikki & Mike at home in Pflugerville, Texas

In 2021, we lost power for almost three and a half days. Our mindset after that was to ensure that our family is safe and we can keep the power on.

Nikki & Mike · Pflugerville, TX

Read their story

We added base power to our home for added security that we will not loose power. Their communication and service has been exceptional. I was amazed at the tidiness of their work when they installed the batteries. Initially, I was concerned about the decision but now that everything is installed I am confident it was a good idea. They have been a good company to deal with and I highly recommend them.

Ray Nannis

Everyone needs these battery systems! Help yourself and your neighbors at the same time. This is the future for power outages and costly expansion of power grids. Check it out and get approved asap. You will not regret doing this and you will sleep better knowing that you’ll have reliable power during your next outage. I ended up with two batteries, 50kWh of power. 100% confidence that my cpap machine will work all night!

Gordon RN
Carla C. at home in Pflugerville, Texas

I don't even know if we've even had any kind of outage, because I've never lost power since I've had [Base] installed.

Carla C. · Pflugerville, TX

Read Carla's story

Totally satisfied with BASE. Great rate for energy, and the battery kicks in seamlessly when the grid goes down. No issues for me. And no generator noise!!

Jonathan Sullivan

Great company to work with so far. Smooth process, communicating was clear, and honest. Our system was installed yesterday, apparently there was a power outage today in the neighborhood and we really didn't even notice.

Michael Carpenter

This is a great deal as we travel a lot in our RV and with Base we can protect our freezer and home while we're away. Price is very competitive and great customer service.

Jim Goodman

I’ve had three outages in my area since my Base was installed (5 mos.) All three were barely noticeable other than my WiFi resetting itself afterwards. I highly recommend.

jbhntx001

I'm an early adopter of BASE and love it. I enjoy the peace of mind of knowing a power outage is less of a worry, and the competitive pricing for electricity is the icing on the cake. I couldn't be happier!

Jeff Semler

Eugene and apprentice Cedric were great battery installers. Didn't mind at all as I asked questions during the installation. Area was left spotless after install. Almost rooting for a local power outage now that it won't affect me :).

Ralph Coleman
Bob A. at home in Waxahachie, Texas

I was ready to go and get the biggest, loudest generator I could possibly find. Then I found Base.

Bob A. · Waxahachie, TX

Read Bob's story

I have been interested BASE for a while. My area has frequent power outages. Not long ones but enough. My past power provider wanted me to renew with a 4 year contract without any price reduction. BASE had them beat. In doing the math this was the obvious choice, for power and a power back-up. Other options were exceedingly costly, monthly payments, maintenance payments, apparently for up to 9 years.... That alone made BASE my choice. Getting set up was smooth. Excellent professional installers arrived on time with all the necessary equipment to do it right.

BIll Prout
Maria P. at home in Cypress, Texas

It feels like I'm getting a deal. I'm not only paying the same price for electricity, but I'm also getting a backup battery.

Maria P. · Cypress, TX

Read Maria's story

I just passed my one year anniversary and I love BASE. When I first started with BASE I knew that this would be one of my greatest decisions ever as a homeowner or a terrible decision. I am on cloud nine and couldn’t be happier with the entire BASE experience. I have 100% Peace of Mind as a homeowner. I live in Houston Texas and I have experienced every hurricane here since 1980. I highly recommend BASE to everyone.

Angelo V

Team just left our house after installation. The entire process has been so seamless and communication was fantastic! They have made it as easy as possible. The team were a great group of young men, worked so hard in the heat. So appreciative of everything so far and for the peace of mind as hurricane season starts. Highly recommend!

Cat
Jason B. at home in Arlington, Texas

Anyone who may be skeptical, I would say put those worries aside. [Base] is not too good to be true. It is just too good.

Jason B. · Arlington, TX

Read Jason's story

I recommend switching to BASE power. It is better and more cost effective than a standby generator. This cost is the same or lower than most providers, and you get eight to twenty hours of standby power, plus the option to add a generator port to charge the battery and extend the time (which I did), so you get the best of both worlds. The installation was awesome, the their techs know the NEC and know what they are doing. They handle your HOA and everything. Glad I made the switch.

David Kalinec
Matt M. at home in Saginaw, Texas

A month and a half ago, my neighbors lost power for seven hours...and I didn't even know. Base had already kicked in.

Matt M. · Saginaw, TX

Read Matt's story

I have nothing but great things to say about Base Power. Great bunch of people for starters. The system works super well. We have found out that power has failed because our neighbors asked if anyone else has lost power (we didn’t 😊). I 100% recommend this over any other backup option. We added a plug for our external generator in case there is a longer outage. When you do a cost/benefit analysis, this solution is unbeatable. Give it a try!

Carlos Contreras

Great company to deal with, the install went smooth. There is a long vetting process to ensure their battery systems are a good fit for your location next to your electrical panel. I have had savings soon on my electrical bill, the app is great shows you what your daily power spending is. I had a generator connection to allow you to charge the system during the day and run on batteries at night on the event there is a long outage. Highly recommend this company.

R B

I researched Tesla solar battery power, generac, and base power. I think base wins due to no maintenance and way lower cost. It looks great outside and no noose. Professional installation.

Eliseo Navarrete
Nikki & Mike at home in Pflugerville, Texas

In 2021, we lost power for almost three and a half days. Our mindset after that was to ensure that our family is safe and we can keep the power on.

Nikki & Mike · Pflugerville, TX

Read their story

We added base power to our home for added security that we will not loose power. Their communication and service has been exceptional. I was amazed at the tidiness of their work when they installed the batteries. Initially, I was concerned about the decision but now that everything is installed I am confident it was a good idea. They have been a good company to deal with and I highly recommend them.

Ray Nannis

Everyone needs these battery systems! Help yourself and your neighbors at the same time. This is the future for power outages and costly expansion of power grids. Check it out and get approved asap. You will not regret doing this and you will sleep better knowing that you’ll have reliable power during your next outage. I ended up with two batteries, 50kWh of power. 100% confidence that my cpap machine will work all night!

Gordon RN
Carla C. at home in Pflugerville, Texas

I don't even know if we've even had any kind of outage, because I've never lost power since I've had [Base] installed.

Carla C. · Pflugerville, TX

Read Carla's story

Totally satisfied with BASE. Great rate for energy, and the battery kicks in seamlessly when the grid goes down. No issues for me. And no generator noise!!

Jonathan Sullivan

Great company to work with so far. Smooth process, communicating was clear, and honest. Our system was installed yesterday, apparently there was a power outage today in the neighborhood and we really didn't even notice.

Michael Carpenter

This is a great deal as we travel a lot in our RV and with Base we can protect our freezer and home while we're away. Price is very competitive and great customer service.

Jim Goodman

I’ve had three outages in my area since my Base was installed (5 mos.) All three were barely noticeable other than my WiFi resetting itself afterwards. I highly recommend.

jbhntx001

I'm an early adopter of BASE and love it. I enjoy the peace of mind of knowing a power outage is less of a worry, and the competitive pricing for electricity is the icing on the cake. I couldn't be happier!

Jeff Semler

Eugene and apprentice Cedric were great battery installers. Didn't mind at all as I asked questions during the installation. Area was left spotless after install. Almost rooting for a local power outage now that it won't affect me :).

Ralph Coleman
Bob A. at home in Waxahachie, Texas

I was ready to go and get the biggest, loudest generator I could possibly find. Then I found Base.

Bob A. · Waxahachie, TX

Read Bob's story

I have been interested BASE for a while. My area has frequent power outages. Not long ones but enough. My past power provider wanted me to renew with a 4 year contract without any price reduction. BASE had them beat. In doing the math this was the obvious choice, for power and a power back-up. Other options were exceedingly costly, monthly payments, maintenance payments, apparently for up to 9 years.... That alone made BASE my choice. Getting set up was smooth. Excellent professional installers arrived on time with all the necessary equipment to do it right.

BIll Prout
Maria P. at home in Cypress, Texas

It feels like I'm getting a deal. I'm not only paying the same price for electricity, but I'm also getting a backup battery.

Maria P. · Cypress, TX

Read Maria's story

I just passed my one year anniversary and I love BASE. When I first started with BASE I knew that this would be one of my greatest decisions ever as a homeowner or a terrible decision. I am on cloud nine and couldn’t be happier with the entire BASE experience. I have 100% Peace of Mind as a homeowner. I live in Houston Texas and I have experienced every hurricane here since 1980. I highly recommend BASE to everyone.

Angelo V

Team just left our house after installation. The entire process has been so seamless and communication was fantastic! They have made it as easy as possible. The team were a great group of young men, worked so hard in the heat. So appreciative of everything so far and for the peace of mind as hurricane season starts. Highly recommend!

Cat
Jason B. at home in Arlington, Texas

Anyone who may be skeptical, I would say put those worries aside. [Base] is not too good to be true. It is just too good.

Jason B. · Arlington, TX

Read Jason's story

I recommend switching to BASE power. It is better and more cost effective than a standby generator. This cost is the same or lower than most providers, and you get eight to twenty hours of standby power, plus the option to add a generator port to charge the battery and extend the time (which I did), so you get the best of both worlds. The installation was awesome, the their techs know the NEC and know what they are doing. They handle your HOA and everything. Glad I made the switch.

David Kalinec
Matt M. at home in Saginaw, Texas

A month and a half ago, my neighbors lost power for seven hours...and I didn't even know. Base had already kicked in.

Matt M. · Saginaw, TX

Read Matt's story

I have nothing but great things to say about Base Power. Great bunch of people for starters. The system works super well. We have found out that power has failed because our neighbors asked if anyone else has lost power (we didn’t 😊). I 100% recommend this over any other backup option. We added a plug for our external generator in case there is a longer outage. When you do a cost/benefit analysis, this solution is unbeatable. Give it a try!

Carlos Contreras

Great company to deal with, the install went smooth. There is a long vetting process to ensure their battery systems are a good fit for your location next to your electrical panel. I have had savings soon on my electrical bill, the app is great shows you what your daily power spending is. I had a generator connection to allow you to charge the system during the day and run on batteries at night on the event there is a long outage. Highly recommend this company.

R B

I researched Tesla solar battery power, generac, and base power. I think base wins due to no maintenance and way lower cost. It looks great outside and no noose. Professional installation.

Eliseo Navarrete
Nikki & Mike at home in Pflugerville, Texas

In 2021, we lost power for almost three and a half days. Our mindset after that was to ensure that our family is safe and we can keep the power on.

Nikki & Mike · Pflugerville, TX

Read their story

We added base power to our home for added security that we will not loose power. Their communication and service has been exceptional. I was amazed at the tidiness of their work when they installed the batteries. Initially, I was concerned about the decision but now that everything is installed I am confident it was a good idea. They have been a good company to deal with and I highly recommend them.

Ray Nannis

Everyone needs these battery systems! Help yourself and your neighbors at the same time. This is the future for power outages and costly expansion of power grids. Check it out and get approved asap. You will not regret doing this and you will sleep better knowing that you’ll have reliable power during your next outage. I ended up with two batteries, 50kWh of power. 100% confidence that my cpap machine will work all night!

Gordon RN
Carla C. at home in Pflugerville, Texas

I don't even know if we've even had any kind of outage, because I've never lost power since I've had [Base] installed.

Carla C. · Pflugerville, TX

Read Carla's story

Totally satisfied with BASE. Great rate for energy, and the battery kicks in seamlessly when the grid goes down. No issues for me. And no generator noise!!

Jonathan Sullivan

Great company to work with so far. Smooth process, communicating was clear, and honest. Our system was installed yesterday, apparently there was a power outage today in the neighborhood and we really didn't even notice.

Michael Carpenter

This is a great deal as we travel a lot in our RV and with Base we can protect our freezer and home while we're away. Price is very competitive and great customer service.

Jim Goodman

I’ve had three outages in my area since my Base was installed (5 mos.) All three were barely noticeable other than my WiFi resetting itself afterwards. I highly recommend.

jbhntx001

I'm an early adopter of BASE and love it. I enjoy the peace of mind of knowing a power outage is less of a worry, and the competitive pricing for electricity is the icing on the cake. I couldn't be happier!

Jeff Semler

Eugene and apprentice Cedric were great battery installers. Didn't mind at all as I asked questions during the installation. Area was left spotless after install. Almost rooting for a local power outage now that it won't affect me :).

Ralph Coleman
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Strengthen your home's energy system

Base backs you up when the grid is down — and saves you money when it's up.

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Pair Base with your existing solar to store what you generate and keep your home powered when the grid goes down — no extra hardware required.

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Plug a 240V portable generator into your Base system to recharge the battery and keep your home running through extended outages.

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Energy

You're probably overpaying for energy.

If you have the power to choose your energy provider, see how much you can save if you switch to Base.

We're happy to answer all your questions

Base is your energy provider and backup power provider in one. We install a large battery (from 25 kWh to 50 kWh) at your home for a low upfront cost. You get power from us at competitive rates because our batteries help balance the grid — charging when demand is low and discharging when the grid needs support. When the power goes out, your battery automatically kicks in to keep your home running. Our current system protects against 97% of outages.

To get with Base, you pay a $50 refundable deposit upfront. This deposit applies toward your one-time installation cost once your battery is installed.

Installation costs

  • Installation fee: $695 or $995 (varies by zip code and plan)
  • Your $50 deposit will be credited toward this fee

Ongoing costs

  • Membership fee: $19/mo or $29/mo, depending on your plan

Monthly energy bills

  • Energy rate: /kWh plus your utility's transmission and delivery fees
  • If you have solar panels, Base buys back any excess energy you produce at 4¢/kWh

You can see Base's latest plans and Electricity Facts Labels (EFLs) here. Use our bill comparison tool to see how much you could save with Base.

Base offers a significantly less expensive backup battery solution compared to alternatives due to the unique shared business model: Base earns income from the power grid instead of homeowners. This business model allows you to get energy backup without paying tens of thousands of dollars for a traditional generator. An expensive solar system and solar battery also requires a massive upfront investment which often can take longer than the lifespan of the system to pay back. With Base, you pay just a one-time installation cost that pays the team of electricians to install the battery on your home. Base offers fair, fixed rates and reliable backup power. Since revenue comes from the grid, not customers, Base avoids hidden fees and surprise rate hikes. Your agreement also legally guarantees your rates stay below the market average.

Your rights in a Texas HOA

Under Texas Property Code §202.010, homeowners in HOAs have the right to install "Solar Energy Devices" (as defined in Tax Code §171.107), which includes batteries like Base. Your HOA may regulate the location and appearance of the installation under its aesthetic guidelines. Because each HOA has its own review and approval process, we strongly encourage you to contact your HOA before scheduling installation to avoid delays, required changes, or potential violations.

Permits & location

Base manages all permitting creation, submission, and inspection with local cities and utilities. Hardware is installed near the electric meter along an exterior wall. No changes are made to the roof or front face of the home.

Specs

  • 50 kWh double ground-mounted
  • 25 kWh single ground-mounted
  • 20 kWh single wall-mounted

Safety & certification

Hardware is certified to UL standards: the 'gold standard' of electrical system safety. This means it has gone through a rigorous set of safety tests prior to being built, plus each individual system is tested prior to installation. Our electricians are licensed, bonded, and insured. All electricians work under a Master Electrician. Our batteries use Lithium Iron Phosphate technology, which is far safer than other batteries by design, including being much safer than the batteries in most EVs, phones, and laptops. Base batteries have active fire suppressants built into them. If the battery detects a fault, airbags of fire suppressant pop inside the battery, significantly reducing the likelihood of a fire spreading if one were to start.

Yes! Base has a strong referral program. Base members are essential for spreading the word about Base and getting more neighborhoods involved.

Existing members can send friends, family, neighbors, or strangers their personal referral link, which you can access in your Base account.

Refer a friend and you both will receive a free month of power (up to $250) when their battery is installed. For members with solar, we swap the free month for a $150 bill credit — because lower bills shouldn't mean a small reward.

Base operates differently from traditional power companies. Instead of profiting directly from customers, Base earns revenue by using grid-balancing software paired with outage prediction technology. This approach optimizes the Base battery for both grid stability and outage protection. When the grid is functioning, Base uses its batteries to support grid balancing. This strengthens the grid's resilience and generates income for Base. By leveraging its network of batteries for grid balancing, Base maintains low rates for members while remaining profitable.
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Registered Retail Electric Provider with the Texas Public Utility Commission, PUCT License #10338.

Our battery systems are certified under standards UL 1973, UL 1741, UL 9540, and UL 9540A for safety and performance.

Accredited by the Better Business Bureau (BBB).

Products, services, and pricing displayed on this page are offered to qualified customers in Texas only.

Product availability, system configurations, and pricing vary by state.

Savings and cost comparison estimates are based on publicly available electricity pricing data from www.powertochoose.org, individual REP Electricity Facts Labels (EFLs), and Base's proprietary usage modeling. Actual savings vary based on your specific home characteristics, location, energy usage patterns, current electricity rates, battery performance, and market conditions. Past performance and estimates do not guarantee future results.

You can obtain important standardized information that will allow you to compare this product with other offers. Contact at 512-518-1009 or team@basepowercompany.com for more information.

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