An Austin-based utility company could soon offer backup batteries to homeowners as part of a new partnership aimed at improving grid reliability across the city.
If it moves forward as planned, the arrangement could give residents backup power during outages while also allowing the utility to draw on that stored electricity when demand spikes.
What happened?
According to KXAN, Austin Energy has entered into a deal with Austin-based startup Base Power focused on installing battery systems in customers’ homes.
When electricity use climbs, the utility would be able to tap the energy stored in those batteries, the outlet reported…