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Better power starts with Core:
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One of the largest home batteries
39.2 kWh in every Base Core, making it one of the largest home batteries available.
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Days of backup
Approx. 36-72 hours (1-2 batteries) of backup duration. Extend duration with built-in generator recharge port or connected solar (not required).
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From hot summer days to cold winter nights
Tested for -22 to 122°F, flash flooding, and submersion-rated to 3 feet.
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Affordable pricing
Automatic, whole-home backup without the five-figure cost of a generator or solar.
Steady under pressure
Cut costs on good days. Stay on through bad ones.
When the grid is up and running.
Base earns from the grid, not you. During demand spikes, your battery sends power out — lowering rates and keeping energy balanced.
Save money and stay powered.
One simple plan — below-market electricity rates and home backup, bundled together.
Energy + one battery
Energy
Backup battery
One-time installation
Monthly membership fee
Guaranteed below-market-average energy rates upon renewal
Battery installed for 90% less than traditional generators
Loved by 30,000+ Texans
Plan overview
One 39.2 kWh battery — up to 36 hours of backup with reduced energy consumption
36-month plan at 13.9¢/kWh at 2,000 kWh/mo
Get $250 in cancellation fees from your current provider, covered
Powered by 100% clean energy to support a greener, more stable Texas grid
Price details
- Installation fee
- $695
- Membership fee
- $19/month
- Generator recharge port (optional)
- $1,000
- All-in energy rate
- 13.9¢/kWh
Rate includes 7.7¢/kWh + delivery fees
Optional add-ons
Generator recharge port to connect your own portable generator
Currently in beta. Learn more here.
Energy + two batteries
Energy
Backup batteries
One-time installation
Monthly membership fee
Guaranteed below-market-average energy rates upon renewal
Battery installed for 90% less than traditional generators
Loved by 30,000+ Texans
Plan overview
Two 39.2 kWh batteries — up to 72 hours of backup with reduced energy consumption
36-month plan at 13.9¢/kWh at 2,000 kWh/mo
Get $250 in cancellation fees from your current provider, covered
Powered by 100% clean energy to support a greener, more stable Texas grid
Price details
- Installation fee
- $995
- Membership fee
- $29/month
- Generator recharge port (optional)
- $1,000
- All-in energy rate
- 13.9¢/kWh
Rate includes 7.7¢/kWh + delivery fees
Optional add-ons
Generator recharge port to connect your own portable generator
Currently in beta. Learn more here.
Energy only
Energy
Fixed-rate, affordable costs
100% renewable energy
Loved by 30,000+ Texans
Plan overview
36-month plan at 8¢/kWh + delivery fees at 2,000 kWh/mo
Get $150 in cancellation fees from your current provider, covered
Powered by 100% clean energy to support a greener, more stable Texas grid
Price details
- All-in energy rate
- 14.2¢/kWh
Rate includes 8¢/kWh + delivery fees
Relevant documents
Base vs. a whole-home generator
The same whole-home backup — without the fuel, the noise, or the five-figure install.
39.2 kWh battery | Whole‑home generatorLike Generac | |
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| Cost | $695 + $19/mo | $13,000 |
| Power interruption | Almost none ~50ms | 10–15 seconds |
| Backup duration | Up to 36 hrs Unlimited with portable generator integration | Unlimited with fuel |
| Getting started | Installed by Base | Find and hire a contractor |
| Ownership | Handled by Base Lifetime service included with membership | Handled by the homeowner Typically $200–$600/year |
| Noise | Quiet | Loud |
| Emissions & smell | None | Engine exhaust |
Generator figures are typical market estimates for a whole-home standby generator; actual cost and performance vary by home, fuel, and installer.
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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: 7.7¢/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.
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
- 78.4 kWh double ground-mounted
- 39.2 kWh single ground-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.
Ready to get started? Let's chat.
Our team would love to talk to you about how Base Power can help protect your home and lower your power bill.