Real Results: Houston Customer Case Study
A Houston homeowner with high electricity usage (3,000-3,800 kWh/month) was paying $635/month on average despite receiving $200 monthly rebates. Here's how BatAS transformed their energy costs.
⚠️ The Problem: Rising Electricity Costs
Why Electricity Rates Keep Rising:
Homes and data centers are demanding more and more power, driving up costs and putting strain on the grid. In addition, the electricity generation and when it's needed lead to inefficient supply and demand matches. Many electric providers will attempt to show lower rates on fact sheets with rebates on exact tier usages, but for many people, the effective rate for electricity is reaching 20 cents per kWh.
3 Months Before BatAS (Aug-Nov 2025):
| Month | Usage (kWh) | Cost | Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| September | 3,812 kWh | $694.70 | 18.2¢/kWh |
| October | 3,780 kWh | $689.65 | 18.2¢/kWh |
| November | 3,067 kWh | $523.19 | 17.1¢/kWh |
| 3-Month Total | 10,659 kWh | $1,907.54 | 17.9¢/kWh avg |
| Monthly Average | 118 kWh/day | $635.85/month | (with $200 rebate) |
💡 Note: This customer had a plan advertising 11.7¢/kWh, which was only true at exactly 2000 kWh with a $200 rebate. With actual usage, electricity costs were closer to 18¢/kWh. 📥 Download Sample Bill
✅ The Solution: Intelligent Load Shifting
The Supply-Demand Mismatch
Electricity supply and demand do not match up—this is a fundamental challenge of our grid. Windmills generate power continuously, often producing more power at night when winds are stronger. Meanwhile, people don't cook or do laundry when they're sleeping. This mismatch led to the creation of Time of Use (TOU) plans.
BatAS leverages AI to intelligently control whether your home uses grid power or battery power, optimizing for TOU plans. This helps level grid supply and demand inequality while saving customers money from expensive peak costs.
Actual Day of Grid Usage with BatAS:
Run on grid power - Charge battery and utilize grid with cheaper rates.
Run on battery power - minimal grid usage during expensive peak hours.
Daily Result (Real Data):
🏠 Total Usage: 160 kWh per day
⚡ Power Shifted: 80 kWh from peak to off-peak hours
💰 Previous Daily Cost: 160 kWh × 18¢/kWh = $28.80/day
💰 Current Daily Cost: 160 kWh × 5¢/kWh (off-peak TOU rate) = $8.00/day
📊 Monthly Projection: $240/month vs. $864/month (72% savings)
💵 Annual Impact (Conservative Estimate)
Note: Actual savings depend on available off-peak TOU rates in your area.
🧠 Why Battery-Only Load Shifting Works
Texas Wind Power
Texas generates massive wind power at night (West Texas wind farms). Electricity is cheap or even free 12am-6am.
Peak Demand Pricing
Daytime rates (especially summer afternoons) can spike to 20-30¢/kWh as everyone runs A/C simultaneously.
Battery Arbitrage
Charge batteries when electricity is 4-8¢/kWh, discharge when retail would charge 20-30¢/kWh. Pure arbitrage profit.
No Solar Required
Unlike solar, batteries work in any home - no roof space, no HOA approval, no maintenance. Just intelligence.
Backup Power Included
Automatic backup during outages (crucial in Texas). No generator noise, fuel, or maintenance required.
Escape Rebate Traps
No longer forced to hit arbitrary usage thresholds. Use what you need, when you need it, at the lowest possible cost.
Ready to Cut Your Bill by 97%?
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