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INTRODUCING GVEC & BASE POWER
What would cost you $695 is $295
Base x GVEC
Reliable backup power for every GVEC member home.
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$295
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$0/mo
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Whole-home backup that kicks in automatically
Keep your lights, appliances, and essentials running through any outage. The system switches on instantly—no generator, no refueling.
Installed and maintained by Base
From setup to activation, Base handles installation, permitting, and service so your backup power is always ready when needed.
Strengthens the GVEC grid
Each battery supports the local grid during peak demand, improving reliability across the community.
24/7 real-time visibility
Check battery backup duration and status anytime in the Base app, with 24/7 system oversight and support.
The power of a generator for a fraction of the cost
Keep your power on when the grid goes down.
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Power that lasts
The Base system packs up to 50 KWh of capacity—enough to power your home for up to 48 hours with reduced energy consumption.
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A fraction of the cost of alternatives
Most standby generators can cost upwards of $18,000—Base is 95% more affordable.
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Always in your pocket
The Base Power mobile app makes it easy for you to see your battery health and relevant energy information.
Base helps customers avoid more than just outages
Outages are more than just the loss of power. Base helps customers avoid power outages and all the inconviences that come with them.
Maintain routines
From the baby monitor to white noise machines, make sure your most important routines aren’t thrown into a frenzy.
Avoid work & school disruptions
Keep your lights on, computer working, and your wifi running.
Prevent damage to pool equipment
Save thousands of dollars compared to your neighbors that have to replace their pumps every other freeze.
When the grid is up and running
GVEC dispatches some of the energy in your battery during high-demand moments, lowering peak load and easing stress on the grid.
When the grid goes down
GVEC x Base members get the full benefit of whole home backup protection from the Base battery.
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Most Backup
Dual Ground Mounted
50 kWh | Up to 48 hrs of backup
Easiest Installation
Single Ground Mounted
25 kWh | Up to 24 hrs of backup
Who is my energy provider?
If you receive your monthly energy service from GVEC, you will continue to do so with the installation of a Base battery.
How does Base charge and discharge batteries?
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.
Why does Base discharge its batteries?
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.
Does my energy provider change when I get a Base battery?
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 here.
How does grid-balancing work during an outage?
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.