Home battery backup at installation cost

Get whole-home power protection against Texas outages starting at $495. Most pay $17,000+ upfront.

Available to homeowners in select Texas regions where you can choose your energy provider

Generators
+$10,000
Total payment
$6K-$15K
Whole home generator
+$4K
Cost of installation
$300 per year
Average maintenance and fuel costs
Other battery systems
+$17,000
Total payment
$12K–$16K
Whole home backup battery
+$5K
Cost of installation
10 year
Average maintenance costs
Generators
+$10,000
Total payment
$6K–$15K
Whole home generator
+$4K
Cost of installation
$300 per year
Average maintenance and fuel costs
Other battery systems
+$17,000
Total payment
$12K–$16K
Whole home backup battery
+$5K
Cost of installation
10 year
Average limited-warranty offered by companies
$495*
Activation fee, charged at time of battery install

*Varies by location, get started to receive exact pricing
and
$195/yr
annual Base membership—waived for your first year
Included
20-50 kWh Base Backup Battery System
$495
Average cost of installation for single unit
100%
Maintenance and service covered by Base

The most affordable home backup in Texas (and we mean a lot more affordable)

The way power should be

Traditional energy providers are middle-men guilty of confusing plans, hidden fees, and gimmicky sales tactics.

Base is a new kind of power company — transparent, reliable, affordable.

Join our reliable and affordable retail electric provider (REP).

Base is the first power company to include a home backup solution. We also don't believe it should cost you to switch, so we cover up to $250 in early termination fees.

Specific rates are dependent on your zip code. See rates in your area by entering your information here.

Low, transparent pricing
5-star customer service
100% clean energy
Top solar buyback
Other Electric Providers
Hidden fees, gimmicky plans
Bad support & service
Not renewable
No rollover, less than market

No gimmicks, no seasonal prices, no hidden fees.

Our rates are transparent and below market average (and guaranteed to stay that way).

Fastest solar payback in Texas.

Because of the battery, Base is able to offer one of the best solar buyback programs. We pay for all export, whether to the grid or to the battery at a rate of real-time wholesale plus 3 ¢/kWh

Installation cost and energy charges are the same for solar homeowners. While solar is not required, Base integrates with existing solar panels, and homeowners can always add solar after installing Base.

Customer Stories

FAQ

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 contract also legally guarantees your rates stay below the market average.

Base has three key pricing components:

One-time set-up fee: $495 for a 25 kWh battery or $995 for 50 kWh dual battery system. Professional installation included.

Annual membership: $195/year for single battery or $345/year for dual battery system. Includes maintenance, 24/7 support, and system monitoring.

Monthly energy bills: Base guarantees rates below market average. Your exact rate depends on location. For solar homes, we buy back excess production at wholesale plus 3¢/kWh.

Want a detailed cost comparison? Send your latest energy bill to team@basepowercompany.com.

Base operates today in select deregulated regions of Texas. A deregulated region means you can choose your energy provider. 

Base currently operates in the north of Austin area and DFW Metroplex (excluding Dallas City). We're expanding quickly to both regulated and deregulated regions and can join our waitlist here. 

To check if your home is eligible for Base, enter your address here.

Check Availability

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. 

You can review our Electricity Facts Labels (EFLs) here

In deregulated markets—where you can choose your energy provider—power companies are required to provide an EFL. This document includes all the key details about a plan. EFLs are designed to help you make an informed decision when selecting your electricity provider.

Yes! We prioritize real-time, real-person customer service. 

You can email team@basepowercompany.com or call/text us at (512) 518-1009.

If you're a current Base member and need support, please reach out to our toll-free number (866) 479-7697 or email support@basepowercompany.com. We’re here to support you!

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