Keep groceries from spoiling
It only takes 4 hours for your refrigerator items to spoil, which is nearly the average outage length.
4.9 stars
The most affordable home backup in Texas
Peace of mind for any outage—at a price that makes sense.
Base helps customers avoid more than just outages
Outages are more than just the loss of power. Base helps customers avoid power outages and all the inconviences that come with them.
Maintain routines
From the baby monitor to white noise machines, make sure your most important routines aren’t thrown into a frenzy.
Avoid work & school disruptions
Keep your lights on, computer working, and your wifi running.
Prevent damage to pool equipment
Save thousands of dollars compared to your neighbors that have to replace their pumps every other freeze.
When the power’s out, thousands of Base members stay up and running.
Protection from ~97% of outages
The average power outage in Texas lasts 2.5 hours. Even with the single Base battery and typical home power usage, Base battery holders are protected for 8 hours.
Simple, transparent energy pricing
No gimmicks, no hidden fees - just straightforward, affordable power. Bills are viewable anytime through the Base Power mobile app (iOS and Android). Set up autopay, track your usage, and manage your account all in one place.
Unlike other providers' 'free nights' schemes or confusing buy-back rates, Base keeps it simple with transparent pricing and consistent bills you can trust. Find our EFLs here.
Get protected in weeks, not months
Unlike solar installations that can drag on, Base moves fast. Once you submit photos of your home, our team handles all permitting and paperwork. When approved, installation is typically completed in just one day—you'll only lose power for a few hours during setup.
Our Texas-based expert installers provide white-glove service, typically completing installation within 1-4 weeks of permit approval.
Solar integration
Base batteries integrate directly with your solar system, storing excess energy during the day and providing reliable backup when the grid goes down. This means you can maximize your solar investment, lower reliance on the utility, and keep your home powered through outages without interruption.
Get matched with a Base system
Most Backup
Dual Ground Mounted
50 kWh | Up to 48 hrs of backup
Easiest Installation
Single Ground Mounted
25 kWh | Up to 24 hrs of backup
What is Base? How does it work?
Base is your energy provider and backup power provider in one.
We install a large battery (from 25 kWh to 50 kWh) at your home for a low upfront cost. You get power from us at competitive rates because our batteries help balance the grid—charging when demand is low discharging when the grid needs support. When the power goes out, your battery automatically kicks in to keep your home running. Our current system protects against 97% of outages.
How much does Base cost? How much will I pay for energy?
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: 8.5¢/kWh plus your utility’s transmission and delivery fees
- If you have solar panels, Base buys back any excess energy you produce at:
- 3¢/kWh plus a real-time wholesale rate bonus
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.
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Why is Base significantly less expensive than alternatives?
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 agreement also legally guarantees your rates stay below the market average.
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Does Base require solar?
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.
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Why is Base able to offer a home backup system for no costs?
Base offers a free backup battery solution (compared to expensive alternatives) due to the unique shared business model with GVEC.
This business model allows you to get home 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.
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Our team would love to talk to you about how Base Power can help protect your home and lower your power bill.
