Base Power Launches Battery Program With Co-op That Also Owns Competitive Retail Supplier

Base Power today announced a partnership with Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (Central Georgia EMC) to deploy 50 megawatts (MW) of residential battery storage across the cooperative’s service territory.

Central Georgia Electric Membership Corporation owns competitive retail natural gas marketer Fuel Georgia, which operates in the AGL territory

Under the partnership between Base and Central Georgia EMC, the batteries will form a networked fleet that Central Georgia EMC can dispatch 24/7, adding local capacity to support the grid.

The program is Base’s first utility partnership outside of Texas.

Base installs and maintains every battery, while the cooperative controls when the fleet charges and discharges. "Central Georgia EMC will dispatch the fleet to reduce load during system peaks and capture additional value by utilizing the batteries to charge when energy prices are low and discharge when prices are high," the companies said

For Central Georgia EMC members, the program offers automatic, whole-home backup for $95, with no additional monthly costs. Base installs the battery outside the home and handles service and maintenance for the life of the battery. Members are billed only for the energy their home uses, at their normal Central Georgia EMC rates.

The first installations are scheduled for 2027.

"As the energy industry continues to evolve, Central Georgia EMC is committed to pursuing innovative solutions that provide value to our members," said George L. Weaver, President/CEO of Central Georgia EMC. "By partnering with Base Power, we can add flexible local capacity to support our electric system while giving participating members greater peace of mind through dependable backup battery power. This program reflects our commitment to meeting today's needs while preparing for tomorrow's opportunities."

Base’s fleet now totals more than 750 megawatt-hours across 30,000+ homes.