Walmart today announced a strategic investment in Base Power, a Texas-based energy company, along with an agreement that will make Base’s home energy offerings available to Walmart customers and Sam’s Club members – expanding access to affordable energy solutions that can benefit both households and the grid. Base’s home battery systems are designed to help lower energy costs when the grid is on and provide backup power when it’s not.

Beginning in November, customers and members who enroll in an eligible Base home battery offering at participating Walmart and Sam’s Club locations will receive 20% off Base Power’s standard upfront battery installation fee.

More Options for Home Energy

Base Power installs, owns and maintains its home battery systems, with customers paying an upfront installation fee, which is a fraction of the cost of traditional whole-home backup solutions. In eligible areas of Texas, Base also offers electricity plans designed to help customers lower their bills.

“We’ve built Base around a simple idea: families deserve electricity that’s affordable when the grid is working and dependable backup power when it isn’t,” said Zach Dell, CEO of Base Power. “Walmart has been helping Americans save money and live better for more than 60 years. Base brings that same commitment to home energy, and we’re excited to do it together.”

“Customers and members count on Walmart and Sam’s Club to help them make the most of their budgets,” said Shayne Wahlmeier, SVP of Walmart Energy. “Base Power gives them a practical way to help lower energy costs, have backup power during outages and support a more reliable grid. We’re proud to make these solutions more accessible through Walmart and Sam’s Club.”

Starting in Texas

Texas is Base Power’s largest and most established market, where Base serves more than 35,000 members. More than 20,000 of those households have a Base battery at home, and the remaining members have their electricity from Base. Walmart is launching these offerings in Texas first and expects to expand to additional locations and markets over time.

Product availability, savings potential, installation requirements and pricing vary by location, utility service area and customer circumstances.

Customers and members can meet with Base representatives at participating Walmart and Sam’s Club locations to learn about available services, ask questions and enroll.

About Walmart

Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) is a people-led, tech-powered omnichannel retailer helping people save money and live better – anytime and anywhere – in stores, online, and through their mobile devices. Each week, approximately 280 million customers and members visit more than 10,900 stores and numerous eCommerce websites in 19 countries. With fiscal year 2026 revenue of $713 billion, Walmart employs approximately 2.1 million associates worldwide. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about Walmart can be found by visiting corporate.walmart.com, on Facebook at facebook.com/walmart, on X at x.com/walmart, and on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/walmart.

About Base Power

Founded in 2023 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Base Power is an energy company building a grid for the future. The company’s mission is to advance human prosperity through energy abundance – delivering reliable and affordable power for all. See the offer available in your area or join the waitlist at basepowercompany.com.

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