Austin Solar Battery Installation The Light Battery Program™
Add a battery, receive a $54 monthly credit, and store your solar energy for nighttime use.
Why Many Austin Solar Homes Still Have Electric Bills
Austin has become one of the largest solar markets in Texas.
Thousands of homeowners installed solar panels expecting their electricity bills to drop dramatically.
But many still see $100–$200 monthly electric bills, even with solar panels installed.
The reason comes down to how solar energy is used.
Solar panels generate most electricity during:
- Late morning
- Midday
- Early afternoon
But homes often use the most energy later in the evening, when:
- Air conditioning continues running
- Appliances and electronics are used
- Families are home using electricity
The Grid Export Problem
Most solar systems work the same way.
During the day:
- Solar panels generate electricity
- Extra energy is exported to the grid
- Solar production stops
- Electricity must be purchased from the grid
- Sending solar energy to the grid during the day
and then
buying electricity back later at night.
Even though their solar system produced plenty of energy overall.
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How the Light Battery Program™ Changes the Equation
A solar battery allows your home to store excess solar energy during the day.
That stored energy can then power your home after sunset, when electricity demand increases.
The Light Battery Program™ includes a $54 monthly battery credit that helps offset the battery cost.
Example scenario.
Typical Austin solar homeowner:
- Remaining electric bill:
- $150/month
With the Light Battery Program™
Battery lease: $85/monthBattery credit: –$54/month
Effective battery cost: about $31/month
Instead of exporting solar power to the grid, homeowners can store their solar energy and use it when their home needs it most.
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A Battery Upgrade Designed for Solar Homes
The Light Battery Program™ was designed specifically for homeowners who already have solar panels installed.
The program includes:
- Battery storage installation
- A participating electricity provider
- A fixed $54 monthly battery credit
- 1:1 net metering structure under the program
- Backup power capability during outages
- Store more solar energy
- Reduce electricity purchased from the grid
- Add backup power protection
Before and After Adding Battery Storage
Before installing a battery:
Solar powers the home during the dayExtra solar energy exported to the gridElectricity purchased from the grid at night
Typical remaining bill:
- ~$150/month
After installing a battery:
Solar energy stored during the dayStored energy powers the home in the evening
Battery lease: $85/monthBattery credit: –$54/month
Effective cost:
- ~$31/month
Actual results depend on:
- Solar system size
- Household electricity usage
- Electric plan
- Battery capacity
- Keep the solar power your system produces.
The Light Battery Program™ May Be Right If You:
- Live in Oncor territory
- Have high evening usage
- Own an EV
- Experience peak-rate spikes
- Want structured billing
- Prefer lease structure over loan financing
- Want backup capability
Dallas load growth is not slowing down.
Energy structure matters more now than when many systems were installed.
Get a Free QuoteAustin’s Energy Demand Is Accelerating
Population growth is not slowing.
EV adoption is rising.
Evening consumption continues increasing.
If your solar system was designed for export-heavy math, it may not be optimized for today’s usage patterns.
The Light Battery Program™ was built for modern load profiles like Austin’s.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The $54 monthly credit is available under the current participating retail plan used within The Light Battery Program™. Eligibility and plan terms are reviewed before enrollment.
Eligible homeowners enrolled in the participating retail plan receive 1:1 net metering under current plan terms. Details are confirmed during the qualification process.
No. The Light Battery Program™ is primarily structured as a lease model to reduce upfront costs compared to traditional purchase financing.
Total bill impact depends on usage patterns, system size, and rate structure. Many homeowners reduce grid exposure significantly, but outcomes vary.
When configured for backup, the battery can power designated circuits or the home during grid interruptions and recharge from solar during daylight.
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