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4.9 stars

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Peace of mind for any outage, now +50% off exclusively for GVEC members.

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PROGRAM EXPLAINER

Why GVEC is partnering with Base

A look at why the GVEC program exists and how it works for members.

How it works

Backup for your home. Support for the grid.

GVEC uses these home batteries to add capacity during peak demand. When the grid is down, your battery keeps your home powered.

When the grid is up and running.

GVEC can draw on the battery to add capacity during high demand hours, which helps reduce outage risk.

GVEC exclusive

One Battery

Backup battery

Was $695$295

One-time installation

Was $19/mo$0/mo

Monthly membership fee

+50% off exclusively for GVEC members

  • Reliable backup for essential home needs

  • Battery installed for 95% less than traditional

  • Loved by thousands of Texans

Plan overview

  • One 40 kWh battery—get up to 36 hours of backup with reduced energy consumption

  • 95% cheaper than similar backup solutions

  • Lifetime maintenance covered—Base monitors and maintains the battery

Price details

Installation fee
$295
Membership fee
$0/month
GVEC MEMBER PRICING

What would cost you $695 is $295

  • Battery installed for +50% off

    GVEC members get a whole-home backup battery installed for $295 — normally $695.

  • Monthly membership fee waived

    The $19/mo battery membership fee is free for the life of your GVEC membership.

  • Backup that kicks in automatically

    When the grid goes down, your battery takes over instantly. Most members don't even notice.

  • Support for the grid you depend on

    Your battery helps GVEC manage demand peaks, keeping costs lower for the whole community.

Trusted by thousands of Texans

4.9 stars

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

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

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

The entire process was extremely smooth. From the pre qualifying to the battery installation. Kyler and Willie came out to do the pre installation and wiring and did a fantastic job. They were early, did more than expected (I had not made room in the garage near the breaker box, which they ended up doing), installed the wiring perfectly straight and clean, and leaving the job site spotless. The very next day, the battery was installed and tested and is now up and running. I definitely recommend Base Power!

Andrew Lovell

I have had a BASE Power battery in my home for over 2 months and it is working great. The installation was smoothly done, everybody on the team was very professional. We experienced an outrage and the battery started immediately. I am glad that I installed it.

Carlos Casillas

Installers did a great job and were able to put batteries in my preferred location. We had a 4 hour power outage about 2 weeks after installation and the batteries worked perfectly. Our microwave and oven clocks even stayed on. So far, Base Power has done everything they said they would and did a great job communicating with me throughout the process.

Vic Smart

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

Base has an easy and professional set up. They also put a soft start on my air conditioner. I’ve had Base for eight months now, love it! No more worries about power outages!

Monique Carbone

Love my Base battery, I run a non profit, so having puppies in the home needed heat our base battery kicked in without us even knowing there was a power outage

Carla Carroll

Extremely impressed with the Base team and the system they installed. The registration and installation process was incredibly easy and our battery backup has been an added peace of mind. The Base team is easy to contact if I have any questions.

Scott Lambert

Base power has kept my power on through 3 outages. It's a great company, and a great concept. I totally recommend signing up and getting this innovative battery backup system for your home.

Paul Ivory

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

Base Power has been a great decision for keeping our lights on during frequent outages and the peace of mind that comes with that is priceless.

Heidi Wind

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

When storms are approaching and electricity outages a probability… I just smile and go on with my day 😊

Cherry McDermid

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

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

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

The entire process was extremely smooth. From the pre qualifying to the battery installation. Kyler and Willie came out to do the pre installation and wiring and did a fantastic job. They were early, did more than expected (I had not made room in the garage near the breaker box, which they ended up doing), installed the wiring perfectly straight and clean, and leaving the job site spotless. The very next day, the battery was installed and tested and is now up and running. I definitely recommend Base Power!

Andrew Lovell

I have had a BASE Power battery in my home for over 2 months and it is working great. The installation was smoothly done, everybody on the team was very professional. We experienced an outrage and the battery started immediately. I am glad that I installed it.

Carlos Casillas

Installers did a great job and were able to put batteries in my preferred location. We had a 4 hour power outage about 2 weeks after installation and the batteries worked perfectly. Our microwave and oven clocks even stayed on. So far, Base Power has done everything they said they would and did a great job communicating with me throughout the process.

Vic Smart

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

Base has an easy and professional set up. They also put a soft start on my air conditioner. I’ve had Base for eight months now, love it! No more worries about power outages!

Monique Carbone

Love my Base battery, I run a non profit, so having puppies in the home needed heat our base battery kicked in without us even knowing there was a power outage

Carla Carroll

Extremely impressed with the Base team and the system they installed. The registration and installation process was incredibly easy and our battery backup has been an added peace of mind. The Base team is easy to contact if I have any questions.

Scott Lambert

Base power has kept my power on through 3 outages. It's a great company, and a great concept. I totally recommend signing up and getting this innovative battery backup system for your home.

Paul Ivory

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

Base Power has been a great decision for keeping our lights on during frequent outages and the peace of mind that comes with that is priceless.

Heidi Wind

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

When storms are approaching and electricity outages a probability… I just smile and go on with my day 😊

Cherry McDermid

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

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

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

The entire process was extremely smooth. From the pre qualifying to the battery installation. Kyler and Willie came out to do the pre installation and wiring and did a fantastic job. They were early, did more than expected (I had not made room in the garage near the breaker box, which they ended up doing), installed the wiring perfectly straight and clean, and leaving the job site spotless. The very next day, the battery was installed and tested and is now up and running. I definitely recommend Base Power!

Andrew Lovell

I have had a BASE Power battery in my home for over 2 months and it is working great. The installation was smoothly done, everybody on the team was very professional. We experienced an outrage and the battery started immediately. I am glad that I installed it.

Carlos Casillas

Installers did a great job and were able to put batteries in my preferred location. We had a 4 hour power outage about 2 weeks after installation and the batteries worked perfectly. Our microwave and oven clocks even stayed on. So far, Base Power has done everything they said they would and did a great job communicating with me throughout the process.

Vic Smart

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

Base has an easy and professional set up. They also put a soft start on my air conditioner. I’ve had Base for eight months now, love it! No more worries about power outages!

Monique Carbone

Love my Base battery, I run a non profit, so having puppies in the home needed heat our base battery kicked in without us even knowing there was a power outage

Carla Carroll

Extremely impressed with the Base team and the system they installed. The registration and installation process was incredibly easy and our battery backup has been an added peace of mind. The Base team is easy to contact if I have any questions.

Scott Lambert

Base power has kept my power on through 3 outages. It's a great company, and a great concept. I totally recommend signing up and getting this innovative battery backup system for your home.

Paul Ivory

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

Base Power has been a great decision for keeping our lights on during frequent outages and the peace of mind that comes with that is priceless.

Heidi Wind

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

When storms are approaching and electricity outages a probability… I just smile and go on with my day 😊

Cherry McDermid
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We're happy to answer all your questions

If you receive your monthly energy service from GVEC, you will continue to do so with the installation of a Base battery.
When the grid is up and running, our grid-balancing software automatically detects spikes in demand through price surges. During these periods of high energy demand, the batteries pass some energy back to the grid, stabilizing it. When there's plenty of energy to support the grid, the batteries recharge. Our batteries are engineered for rapid charge and discharge. This design enables them to respond instantly to brief demand fluctuations and balance the grid faster than any other energy source.

Base discharges its batteries to save you money, and to support the grid.

Support the grid. You can think of grid-balancing as sharing energy with your neighbors during brief moments of high energy demand. When Base discharges energy during these short peaks, it helps prevent blackouts and keeps the grid running smoothly for everyone.

Grid balancing might seem tricky to understand, but Base's mission is simple: install as many batteries as possible to strengthen the grid and lower costs for Base members (both for backup and for monthly energy). More batteries mean a more reliable grid and more affordable energy for our members.

No. Your energy provider does not change when you get a Base battery. If you see language about energy provider services on Base's website, this is because Base also serves customers in competitive (deregulated) service areas of Texas. If you live in a competitive area, your zip code will return plans at powertochoose.org.
During an outage, the batteries automatically detect the loss of grid voltage and immediately disconnect your house from the grid. At that point, the battery supplies energy exclusively to your home — you are legally entitled to this energy, and our batteries will never discharge to the grid during an outage. Once the outage is over, your battery seamlessly reconnects your house to the grid and resumes normal operation.
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Our team would love to talk to you about how Base Power can help protect your home.

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Austin, TX 78704

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Base Power, Inc | Base Texas REP, LLC | Base Power Assets 1, LLC

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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