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Jun 26, 2026TechCrunch
a16z-Backed Base Power Delivers Cheaper Energy to Strained Grids
a16z-backed Base Power has launched its large home battery systems in Illinois, entering the PJM Interconnection grid territory which is struggling with soaring electricity demand and high prices. The startup offers cheaper power to residents by bypassing traditional grid bottlenecks, deploying batteries "behind the meter." This move aims to stabilize the stressed grid and provide a more affordable energy option for consumers.
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