Base Power Expands Utility Partnerships with 50 MW Georgia Battery…

Event summary

Base Power partners with Central Georgia EMC to deploy 50 MW of residential battery storage across Georgia, marking its first utility partnership outside Texas.
The program offers automatic whole-home backup for $95 with no additional monthly costs to members, with first installations scheduled for 2027.
Base Power will install and maintain the batteries, while Central Georgia EMC controls the fleet's charging and discharging for grid support.
This expansion follows Base Power's $1 billion Series D funding in August 2026 and the launch of its Base Core home battery.

The big picture

This partnership represents Base Power's strategic move to expand its utility network beyond Texas, leveraging residential battery storage to provide grid support and backup power. With over 750 megawatt-hours across 30,000+ homes, Base Power is positioning itself as a key player in the distributed energy resource market. The deal comes on the heels of significant funding, indicating strong investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory.

What we're watching

Market Expansion: Whether Base Power can successfully replicate its Texas model in new geographic markets like Georgia.
Utility Adoption: The pace at which other utilities outside Texas adopt Base Power's distributed battery solutions.
Regulatory Dynamics: How state-level energy policies in Georgia may influence the deployment and operation of this residential battery program.