Whole-home backup that pays you
Why El Paso Electric is partnering with Base
Backup for your home. Support for the grid.
What you get through the program
Your Base Battery system
Good to know
Base handles installation and maintenance. El Paso Electric runs the program. A few details to know up front.
You host the battery for 10 years at $0 cost to you, and you’re paid $250 per battery installed.
If you move, you can transfer the agreement to the new owner. If you want it removed it early, the de-install fee is $250 per battery (the same as the incentive)
Battery is installed upstream of your meter, so your solar rates, export arrangement, and bill stay the same. Your solar can keep producing during outages.
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See if your home qualifies
Answer a few questions to confirm you’re in El Paso Electric territory and your home qualifies for the program.
Schedule your install
Base handles permitting, coordination, and installation. We’ll confirm whether your home receives one or two batteries before install.
Get backup + get paid
Once installed, your battery provides whole-home backup automatically during outages, and you’re paid $250 per battery installed.
We're happy to answer all your questions
If you currently receive electric service from El Paso Electric, this will not change when you enroll in this program.
No. El Paso Electric will remain your electricity provider. Some language on Base’s main website refers to customers in deregulated areas of Texas, but it does not apply to El Paso Electric customers.
Your batteries will automatically detect a grid outage and immediately disconnect your home from the grid. During the outage, the battery powers your home and will not be discharged to the grid. When grid power is restored, your home automatically reconnects to the grid, and the battery resumes normal operation.
If you have solar, you will continue to be on net metering and receive credits from El Paso Electric for generation in excess of your monthly consumption. During an outage, your solar panels can continue operating and can charge the battery, helping extend the duration of backup power.
No. Solar is not required to enroll in our program. The battery can charge from the grid, and you can choose to add solar in the future if you’d like.
Base collects payment information only in case you choose to terminate the battery agreement early. If you request removal of the battery before your 10-year agreement term ends, an early termination charge of $250 per battery (equivalent to the upfront incentive you receive) may apply based on program rules.
No. Your bill will continue to reflect only the energy your home uses through your existing utility meter. The battery is installed on a separate meter for program use and does not affect your utility bill. For billing related questions, Base recommends contacting El Paso Electric directly.
Yes. The residential batteries eligible for our program are utility grade energy storage systems that meet rigorous national safety standards, including UL 9540 and UL 9540A thermal safety testing. These systems are engineered to operate safely in homes and are used widely across Texas and the U.S. in utility managed programs like ours.
When a friend or neighbor uses your referral link, you'll both receive $250 once their battery system is installed.
The agreement can be transferred to the new owner. Most home buyers see whole-home backup as a value add in the home buying process.
If the system must be removed, the cancellation fee still applies.
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