How Base works—energy done smarter
The Texas grid is under strain from higher power loads
Think of a scorching Texas summer, with everyone blasting their AC—that’s high demand.
Or picture a calm, cloudy day with no wind to spin turbines and no sun to charge solar panels—that’s low supply.
Sometimes both happen at once. The grid scrambles to keep your lights on.
If it can’t, you’re left in the dark.
Base’s solution works for Texas homes and the grid
Base's shared model provides homeowners with affordable backup power by offering home batteries a lower upfront cost, as Base earns from the grid, not from members.
Base works for your home and the grid
We handle installation, and we own and maintain the system—so you don’t have to worry about upkeep or maintenance.
Our software uses the battery to help the grid when demand surges. That keeps the system balanced—and profitable.
Automatic whole-home backup keeps you powered when the grid fails. Plus, a low, fixed electricity rate year-round.
What you’re paying for
 | Other home backup solutions | Other energy providers |
|---|---|---|
.svg) All-in-one home power and backup for a simple setup fee and membership. Fixed, transparent rates |  Large upfront hardware and installation costs for backup only | Basic electricity service with no backup protection. Variable rates and promotional gimmicks |
Integrate with solar to keep producing when grid is down, and plugs into generator for infinite backup | Solar and generator integrations available | Often below market-average solar buyback rates |
Full system control via mobile app (with real time power monitoring) | Basic mobile applications available | Hard to use mobile interface with complex bills |
All maintenance and servicing included in membership | Each maintenance or service request costs $300 + with time to complete | No maintenance required |
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 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: 8.5¢/kWh plus your utility’s transmission and delivery fees
- If you have solar panels, Base buys back any excess energy you produce at:
- 3¢/kWh plus a real-time wholesale rate bonus
You can see Base's latest plans and Electricity Facts Labels (EFLs) here.
Calculate Your Savings
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.
No, you don’t need solar to use our batteries. You don’t need solar to use Base because the batteries are designed to store energy directly from the grid. This allows you to access reliable backup power and lower energy costs without relying on solar panels.
That said, if you already have solar, Base works seamlessly with it. Plus, you can always add solar later—our batteries are designed to easily integrate with solar systems. And Base offers competitive solar buyback prices.
