No, you do not need to have a solar system to participate, but you must own the home/property. The Smart Battery Program is available to members with solar and non-solar accounts.
No, participant data will be private and protected by the same cyber protocols as meter data.
If BEC is unable to access the batteries for the program, access must be restored within 30 days upon notice by BEC to avoid any additional fees as described in the Member Early Termination section of the contract.
There would be a cost of removing and re-installing the equipment that will be assessed on a case-by-case basis along with a timeframe that this must be completed to avoid termination fees.
The solar panels are not part of the Smart Battery Program, however the batteries must be able to charge completely to be able to stay on the program and avoid Member Early Termination section of the contract.
BEC recommends including the batteries on your homeowners insurance policy while participating in the Smart Battery Program.
If BEC is unable to access the batteries for the program, access must be restored within 30 days upon notice by BEC to avoid any additional fees as described in the Member Early Termination section of the contract.
Under the Smart Battery Program, Members should not rely on the batteries to cause a reduction in their monthly electric bill as the homeowner will only have access to them during a weather-related power outage.
While BEC maintains full control of the battery, a smart switch will automatically grant you access during a grid outage, ensuring your battery is available when needed.
Yes. If you have an Enphase Battery System, you can sign up for our Bring Your Own Battery Program. Bandera Electric will pay you $50 per kW of enrolled capacity each year.