Texas company Base Power has just launched a battery-powered home energy service that offers Texans a cheaper, more reliable power option. Considering that Texas has the highest rate of power outages in the nation, this is a welcome addition to the energy mix.
Texans in certain regions can now choose to switch to Base as their electricity provider, with more areas rolling out in the future.
The company will operate like a Virtual Power Plant. When the grid is up, batteries improve grid stability. When the grid is down, users will be protected against outages via the backup battery system. This option is much cheaper than traditional battery or generator options, and does not require homeowners to install solar.
