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1 Battery + Energy
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Plug in your own portable generator to your battery to extend backup duration.
Plug in your own portable generator to your battery to extend backup duration.
2 Battery + Energy
Plug in your own portable generator to your battery to extend backup duration.
Plug in your own portable generator to your battery to extend backup duration.
1 Battery + Energy | 2 Batteries + Energy | |
Backup | ||
Total energy | 25 kilowatt-hours | 50 kilowatt-hours |
Cost | $695 installation $19/month membership fee | $995 installation $29/month membership fee |
Estimated backup duration Low energy usage | 15 to 24 hours | 30 to 48 hours |
Estimated backup duration Average energy usage | 8 to 12 hours | 15 to 24 hours |
Estimated backup duration High energy usage | 3 to 4 hours | 5 to 8 hours |
Generator recharge port (in beta, learn more here) | +$1,000 to installation cost | |
Energy | ||
Energy rate (base charge, all-in rate shown above) | 8¢/kWh + pass-through utility delivery charges, for 36 months | |
Energy delivery fees | Varies based on utility see Electricity Fact Labels here | |
Optional solar buyback | 4¢/kWh | |
Renewable energy | 100% renewable energy | |
Switching costs | $250 in switching fees covered |
What you pay and when
Refundable deposit
Payment charged when requesting a battery system.
Base to review photos and confirm your home is compatible with Base.
Deposit is refundable if you cancel before we start paperwork (after your photos are approved).
If you move forward, the deposit is automatically applied to your installation fee.
Installation fee
Expect this payment to be charged within 48 hours of installation completion.
Minus aforementioned deposit
Minus aforementioned deposit
Includes full-day installation by a 2–3 person electrical crew.
Currently in beta, learn more here.
After installation
Energy bill
Energy used by your home for the month.
Membership fee
*plus sales tax
*plus sales tax
Internet connectivity for battery, all maintenance and service visits, system performance improvements, and app access with monitoring.
What's the biggest difference between Base and other energy companies?
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¢/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.
Calculate Your Savings
Use our bill comparison tool to see how much you could save with Base.
If you want protection from outages, Energy + One Battery covers ~97% of Texas outages and takes up minimal space.
For maximum protection and capacity, Energy + Two Batteries will power your home through extended outages (up to 48 hours with reduced energy consumption).
Look at the "average price per kWh" on your current bill—this is the price per kWh you're paying for electricity.
Base offers transparent, competitive rates without the gimmicks many providers use. We'll help you calculate your expected savings during signup.