Lennar and Base Power to Provide Homeowners a Battery-Powered Home Energy Service in Key Texas Markets
DALLAS, Dec. 5, 2024 — Lennar, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, has announced plans to equip select Lennar communities in the Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth area with home backup battery systems by Base Power. This collaboration will allow Lennar homeowners the opportunity to register for Base’s monthly electricity service and receive a complimentary Base backup battery, ensuring outage protection and energy bill savings.
Base, a licensed electricity provider in Texas, operates as a Virtual Power Plant. When the grid is operational, the Base battery enhances grid stability, and in the event of a power outage, it protects customers’ homes. Base customers benefit from reliable backup energy and competitive rates without incurring the high upfront costs associated with traditional home batteries or generators.
“Over the past summer, more than 3.5 million Texans lost power due to extreme weather and other factors,” said Eric Feder, president of LENx, which manages Lennar’s innovation and venture capital investing. “Our investment in Base helps Lennar homeowners avoid this increasingly common occurrence with a worry-free solution. Lennar is always innovating and including Base in select markets gives buyers peace of mind that their new home can weather almost any storm – literally and figuratively.”
The collaboration will pilot in multiple communities across North Austin and DFW, starting with Firefly Pointe (Hutto), Rancho del Cielo (Jarrell), and Rancho Canyon (Haslet). Homeowners who enroll with Base will have their Lennar home equipped with a Base battery. The program is expected to expand to further Lennar communities throughout Texas.
“Lennar is a leader and innovator in homebuilding, always on the forefront of the details homebuyers want. In Texas, homeowners desire amazing homes along with reliable and affordable power each day. We’re thrilled to be working with Lennar to meet both of these needs for more Texans,” said Zach Dell, CEO and Co-Founder of Base. “Together, our efforts will enhance the experience that today’s homebuyers expect, providing dependable and affordable power to more Texas homeowners while also adding capacity to the state’s power grid.”
Base is already available in select regions of Texas offering energy choice. Customers can sign up to receive notifications regarding service availability in their area.
Base customers enjoy savings on monthly electric bills and uninterrupted power. Lennar customers can benefit from Base’s energy and battery service, which ensures consistently low energy bills. The service also integrates seamlessly with existing solar panels, providing additional backup power and the best solar buyback rates in Texas.
Base offers clear monthly billing without hidden fees or misleading rebate programs. Their batteries are built to last for 15 years and withstand extreme weather conditions. Base retains ownership of the battery and manages all necessary maintenance of the system.
In conclusion, Lennar’s partnership with Base Power represents a significant step forward in providing innovative solutions to meet energy needs for Texas homeowners. With the assurance of backup power and competitive energy rates, families can enjoy peace of mind knowing their homes are equipped to handle unforeseen power outages while also benefiting from lower energy expenses.
