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
How Retail Electric Providers Hide True Costs:
Rate Sheet Tricks: Advertised rates look competitive (16-18¢/kWh) but the base rate is actually much higher (23-25¢/kWh)
Rebate Bait: They offer $100-200 credits at specific usage thresholds to make rates appear lower on comparison sites
The Trap: On hot Houston days with heavy A/C or cold snaps with electric heaters, you exceed the rebate threshold and pay the drastically higher base rate for ALL usage that month!
Result: You're forced to either limit comfort or pay premium rates during extreme weather when you need electricity most.
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 qualified for the $200 rebate by exceeding 2,000 kWh. Without rebates, bills would average $835.85/month at 23.5¢/kWh!
✅ The Solution: Intelligent Load Shifting
Actual Day with BatAS (December 21, 2025):
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Heavy battery charging from cheap overnight grid power (4-8¢/kWh). Total: ~140 kWh charged.
Run on battery power - minimal grid usage during expensive peak hours (18-25¢/kWh). Total: ~22 kWh from grid.
Daily Result (Real Data):
🏠 Total Usage: 162.26 kWh (higher than pre-system, more comfort!)
🔋 Battery Charged: ~140 kWh at 4-8¢/kWh = $5.60-11.20
⚡ Grid at Peak: ~22 kWh at 18-25¢/kWh = $3.96-5.50
💰 Daily Cost: $9.56-16.70 (vs. $38+ on old plan)
📊 Monthly Projection: $287-501 vs. $1,140+ (56-76% savings)
💰 The Results: Dramatic Cost Reduction
Before BatAS
per month
- 17.9¢/kWh effective rate
- Dependent on $200 rebate
- Must use >2,000 kWh to qualify
- No backup power
- No control over timing
After BatAS
per month (real data)
- Using MORE electricity (162 vs 118 kWh/day)
- Charging at 4-8¢/kWh off-peak
- Minimal peak hour grid usage
- Automatic backup power
- Total control via mobile app
💵 Annual Impact (Conservative Estimate)
Note: Actual savings depend on off-peak rates available. Customer is using 37% MORE electricity than before (162 vs 118 kWh/day) while still paying significantly less!
🧠 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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