To get started with Base, you pay a $50 refundable deposit upfront. This deposit applies toward your one-time installation cost once your battery is installed, and is refundable until your home photos are approved.
Installation Costs
Installation fee: $695 or $995 (varies battery plan) plus tax
Your $50 deposit will be accounted for in the installation fee
A generator recharge port for 240V portable generator integration can be added for an additional $1,000, not included in the base installation fee.
Note - we do not offer payment plans for the installation cost. You must pay the installation cost fully, on the day of your battery install. The card you provided for the $50 deposit will be charged.
Ongoing Costs
Membership Fee
$19/month or $29/month plus tax depending on your plan, billed monthly starting when your battery system is installed.
Monthly Energy Bills
You can see Base's latest plans and Electricity Facts Labels (EFLs) here.
Understanding Your Energy Rate
The energy rate quoted in your Electricity Facts Label is your "all-in" rate, which already includes both Base's energy charge AND your utility company's delivery charges (TDSP fees).
This means the price you see advertised is the total price you'll pay per kWh - there are no additional per-kWh charges on top of this rate.
There are no penalties or additional fees for using more than 2,000 kWh in a month.
The "@2000 kWh" reference is simply the standard usage level at which Texas electricity providers advertise their rates for comparison purposes.
Calculate Your Savings
Use our bill comparison tool to see how much you could save with Base.
Note: any credits offered during signup will be applied to electricity billing, and will not reduce the cost of the upfront installation fee.