Base Power doesn’t just provide reliable power for individual homes—Base is redefining how energy storage systems can support the entire power grid. 

Our unique approach centers around grid-balancing, a process where our batteries send energy back to the grid during times of high demand. This creates a win-win: homeowners benefit from backup power, and the grid gains critical support during peak usage periods.

How does grid-balancing work?

When energy demand spikes, our batteries discharge energy back into the grid. In return, Base is compensated by grid operators for helping balance the grid, allowing us to keep costs low for our customers. This revenue stream is completely independent of membership fees, meaning we can guarantee affordable rates—always below market average—with no hidden charges or surprise rate hikes.

For homeowners, this means you’re not just investing in backup power; you’re part of a larger solution for energy resilience. Unlike traditional backup systems that require costly upfront purchases, Base includes backup power as part of your energy service membership.

Want to dive deeper into how grid-balancing affects your battery’s state of charge? Check out our blog Understanding how Base charges and discharges its batteries.

Base is a power company, not a battery company

At Base, we deliver affordable, reliable power to homeowners as a retail energy provider. We don’t sell batteries; instead, we include backup batteries as part of our energy service. 

Why? By maintaining ownership of our batteries, we can perform our grid-balancing service and ensure optimal battery performance. 

Why it’s good for you: 

• No large upfront costs: You only pay a one-time subsidized installation fee for our electricians to safely install the battery at your home. Other backup solutions (batteries or generators) require you to purchase the expensive hardware. 
• No maintenance worries: Batteries, like cars, experience wear and tear over time. By owning and maintaining the batteries, Base takes on this responsibility, so you don’t have to. We service our batteries, replacing them if necessary, at no cost to you for the battery’s entire lifespan.
• Flexible payment plans: We offer payment plans to make installation affordable for everyone.
• Fixed, low rates: We guarantee rates below the market average by optimizing and operating our batteries for grid balancing. This model not only incentivizes us to keep rates low—it ensures it.

Base’s unique model benefits both individual homeowners and the entire grid. As more batteries are deployed, our grid-balancing technology becomes even more effective—improving grid reliability, making Base more affordable, and increasing accessibility for everyone over time.

Distributed batteries: the future of energy reliability

Base is the first company to manufacture and sell batteries while also providing energy services—integrating all three to strengthen the grid and deliver more affordable, reliable power to homes.

Unlike traditional grid-scale batteries, our batteries are installed directly on homes, offering two major advantages:

1. Exclusive Backup Power: During outages, your battery powers only your home. 
2. Proximity to the Grid: Placing batteries closer to where energy is consumed reduces delays and cuts delivery costs.

While grid-scale batteries support energy management on a large scale, they’re often located far from where energy is needed. 

In contrast, distributed batteries provide faster deployment and tailored operational strategies, creating a decentralized energy resource that’s more efficient and responsive.

Grid-scale batteries vs. Base Power’s distributed batteries

Let’s break down the differences and similarities between these two approaches:

Similarities

• Energy Storage Technology: Both use technologies like lithium-ion batteries for efficient energy storage.
• Grid Support: Both stabilize the grid by storing energy during low-demand periods and discharging during high-demand times.
• Resilience: Both improve energy resilience by mitigating grid disruptions.

Differences

The role of distributed batteries in grid support

When scaled across thousands of homes, distributed batteries act as a decentralized energy resource, providing additional capacity to the grid far faster than traditional infrastructure.

With Base, you get more than affordable backup power—you help us build a smarter, more efficient grid for everyone. Our distributed battery systems and grid-balancing technology work together to keep your costs low while strengthening the power grid.