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Uncovering the truth about Texas energy — a review of 7,000 real electricity bills
We collected 7,148 real bills from 4,478 Texans across the state and matched them against official data from ERCOT. The data paints a clear picture: loyalty isn't rewarded, your neighbors are paying wildly different rates, and even with electricity, brand comes at a premium.
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Texas businesses are overpaying for power. We're fixing that.
We're launching Base Energy for Business: fixed-rate commercial electricity plans for companies across the ERCOT market. Members who've switched are saving an average of 20% on their energy rate.
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How to actually compare energy companies in Texas (without getting tricked)
Choosing an energy provider in Texas is harder than it should be -- teaser rates, hidden conditions, and support that disappears. Base keeps the rate steady, the billing simple, and the team reachable.
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3 reasons Base Power batteries beat generators
When the lights go out the last thing you want is a project in the rain. But that's exactly what most generators ask of you.
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High electricity costs? 4 lines on your bill you need to know
Your energy bill is confusing on purpose. But once you understand each section, you’ll know when it’s time to stop overpaying and switch providers.
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ComEd rates are climbing. Here’s how Illinois homeowners can fight back
How Base Power can be a solution to rising energy bills in Illinois.
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3 Things Every Texan Should Know Before Choosing an Energy Company
Texas energy plans look alike, but the details bite: teaser rates expire, reliability is set by your utility, and support is often a mess. Base offers steadier renewal pricing, whole-home backup, and Austin-based customer service.
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Stay powered through summer heat waves: nine essential tips for Texas homeowners
Learn the essential steps to protect your Texas home during heat waves. Plus: special guidance for homes with backup power.
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Texas winter storm preparation guide: nine essential steps to protect your home (2025)
From frozen pipes to power outages, learn the essential steps to protect your Texas home during winter storms. Plus: special guidance for homes with backup power.
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A guide to power outages: causes and misconceptions (2025)
Not all power outages are caused by grid overload— they can be from local issues like fallen trees or equipment failures. While major grid failures grab headlines, understanding the more common causes of outages helps you better prepare for the disruptions you're actually likely to face.
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How batteries support the grid
Batteries solve one of the grid's biggest challenges by instantly matching supply with demand when needed. Unlike traditional power plants that take hours to ramp up, batteries can respond in milliseconds, making them essential for preventing outages and supporting renewables.
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What's the biggest difference between Base and other energy companies?
Get reliable backup power without the $15k+ upfront cost of a traditional battery system. Base's grid-connected batteries help balance the power grid during peak times, letting us provide affordable backup power as part of your regular energy service.
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How grid-balancing works
Your Base battery automatically sends power back to the grid during demand spikes, helping stabilize Texas's power supply while earning rewards that reduce your energy costs. The system discharges for brief 1-2 hour periods when the grid needs it most.
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Understanding how Base charges and discharges its batteries
Base's batteries charge when energy is abundant and discharge when the grid needs power most. This grid-balancing helps keep your rates low while ensuring your home has reliable backup power.
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Base vs other Texas electricity providers (2025)
A comprehensive guide that helps Texas homeowners understand their electricity bills and compare Base Power's transparent pricing and backup power offering against traditional electricity providers by walking through real bill examples and common pricing structures.
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Maximizing solar savings: understanding solar buyback, net metering, and buyback rates
Solar isn't just about generating power—it's about smart financial strategy. Learn how to transform your solar investment from a simple electricity source into a revenue-generating asset that can significantly reduce your energy costs.
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How Base works with solar: Base buyback and solar integration
Discover how Base's residential battery technology transforms your solar setup from a simple generation system into a powerful, money-saving energy asset. We'll break down how our smart batteries work alongside solar to reduce your electricity costs and support grid reliability.
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How the Base battery works: A complete guide to grid connectivity and outage protection
The Base battery puts reliable backup power at your fingertips – discover how our intelligent system keeps your home running during outages while helping balance the Texas grid.
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How to find the best electricity rates in Texas: avoiding hidden fees (2025)
Learn how to read your Texas electricity bill and avoid hidden fees from retail energy providers (REPs). This guide breaks down everything you need to know about electricity charges in Texas, from understanding common fees to evaluating different plans and providers, so you can make informed decisions about your energy service.
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What’s happening in Texas can help solve the capacity crunch: ADER Phase IV
Deploying and aggregating distributed energy resources is one of the fastest ways to interconnect new wholesale capacity. Base’s participation in ERCOT’s ADER program is a bellwether answer to the three questions any system operator asks of aggregated DERs: volume, dispatchability, and transmission value.
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Understanding the Texas power grid: how it works and why blackouts happen
Get expert guidance on preparing for Texas power grid failures, from understanding ERCOT's role to implementing reliable backup power solutions that keep your home running during blackouts.