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Energy
8.5¢
/kWh
Energy bill
Monthly, at 1000 kWh
Fixed-rate, affordable costs
100% renewable energy
Loved by thousands of Texans
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Plan overview

36-month plan at 8.5¢/kWh at 2,000 kWh/mo

Get $250 in cancellation fees from your current provider, covered

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Price details
Energy rate

Includes 8.5¢/kWh standard energy rate
Delivery charges vary by utility

8.5¢/kWh
At 2,000 kWh/mo
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Energy + Battery

Energy
14.2¢
/kWh
Energy bill
Monthly, at 1000 kWh
Backup battery
$695
One-time fee for battery installation
$19
/mo
Membership fee
Guaranteed below-market energy costs
Battery installed for 90% less than traditional
Loved by thousands of Texans
Plan overview
One 25 kWh battery—get up to 24 hours of backup with reduced energy consumption

36-month plan at 14.2¢/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
Paid monthly starting with your first energy bill.
$19/month
Energy rate

Includes 8.5¢/kWh standard energy rate
Delivery charges vary by utility

14.2¢/kWh
At 2,000 kWh/mo
Optional solar buyback
For homeowners who have solar panels—solar is not a requirement for Base.
4¢/kWh
Optional add-ons
Generator plug-in
In Beta
Plug in your own portable generator to your battery to extend backup duration.
$1000

Energy + Dual Batteries

Energy
14.2¢
/kWh
Energy bill
Monthly, at 1000 kWh
Backup battery
$995
One-time fee for battery installation
$29
/mo
Membership fee
Guaranteed below-market energy costs
Battery installed for 90% less than traditional
Loved by thousands of Texans
Plan overview
Two 25 kWh batteries—get up to 48 hours of backup with reduced energy consumption

36-month plan at 14.2¢/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
Paid monthly starting with your first energy bill.
$29/month
Energy rate

Includes 8.5¢/kWh standard energy rate
Delivery charges vary by utility

14.2¢/kWh
At 2,000 kWh/mo
Optional solar buyback
For homeowners who have solar panels—solar is not a requirement for Base.
4¢/kWh
Optional add-ons
Generator plug-in
In Beta
Plug in your own portable generator to your battery to extend backup duration.
$1000
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1 Battery + Energy
25 kWh
2 Batteries + Energy
50 kWh
1 Battery + Energy
2 Batteries + Energy
Backup
Total energy
25 kilowatt-hours
50 kilowatt-hours
Cost

Plan and battery pricing

$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)

+$1000 to installation cost

Energy
Energy Rate

(base charge, all-in rate)

8.5¢/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

Pricing breakdown

What you pay and when

Refundable deposit

Payment charged when requesting a battery system.

$50
One-time payment
What is this for?

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.

$695
One time payment

Minus aforementioned deposit

$995
One time payment

Minus aforementioned deposit

What is this for?

Includes full-day installation by a 2–3 person electrical crew.

Optional add-ons
Recharge port
$1000

Currently in beta, learn more here.

After installation

The membership fee and your energy bill are charged at the same time—within 45 days of battery installation.

Energy bill

Autopaid 7 (seven) days after receiving bill.
8.5¢
/kWh
+ standard utility delivery charges (EFL here)
What is this for?

Energy used by your home for the month.

Membership fee

$19
/month

*plus sales tax

$29
/month

*plus sales tax

What is this for?

Internet connectivity for battery, all maintenance and service visits, system performance improvements, and app access with monitoring.

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