Will I need HOA approval? Does Base have information I can share with my HOA?

Under Texas law, HOAs in Texas cannot ban Base batteries when installed in your fenced-in yard or patio--but note that installation locations will vary by home. If you have questions about your HOA's specific requirements, you can reach out to them before scheduling installation.

State of Texas: Property Code §202.010 & Tax Code §171.107
State of Illinois: Illinois Homeowners' Energy Policy Statement Act (765 ILCS 165)
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Base manages all permitting creation, submission, and inspection with local cities and utilities. Hardware is installed near the electric meter along an exterior wall. No changes are made to the roof or front face of the home. You can read more about our electrical and spacing requirements that determine battery location here.

The specs for Base batteries can be found here:

• 50 kWh double ground-mounted

• 40 kWh single ground-mounted

• 25 kWh single ground-mounted

• 20 kWh single wall-mounted

• Hardware is certified to UL standards: the ‘gold standard’ of electrical system safety. This means it has gone through a rigorous set of safety tests prior to being built, plus each individual system is tested prior to installation.

• Our electricians are licensed, bonded, and insured. All electricians work under a Master Electrician.

• Our batteries use Lithium Iron Phosphate technology, which is far safer than other batteries by design, including being much safer than the batteries in most EVs, phones, and laptops.

• Base batteries have active fire suppressants built into them. If the battery detects a fault, airbags of fire suppressant pop inside the battery, significantly reducing the likelihood of a fire spreading if one were to start.