First-of-its-kind collaboration brings opportunity for advanced energy technology to nearly 6,500 North Texas homes

DALLAS, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillwood Communities, a nationally recognized leader in master-planned development, is partnering with Base Power to expand access to home battery backup beginning with nearly 6,500 homes across three North Texas communities, giving homeowners an opportunity to prepare for power outages while helping support the local power grid.

The collaboration pairs Hillwood's long-standing focus on stewardship and innovation with Base's distributed energy technology. The initial rollout will give eligible new and existing homeowners in Treeline by Hillwood in Justin, Pecan Square by Hillwood in Northlake and Harvest by Hillwood in Argyle and Northlake access to Base battery systems that protect homes during outages.

In areas where homeowners cannot choose their electricity provider, Base offers its service through agreements with local utilities and electric cooperatives. CoServ, one of Base's utility partners, serves the three initial Hillwood communities.

At full buildout of the initial three communities, approximately 9,500 homes will have access to the Base battery systems. 

"From winter storms and extreme summer heat to tornadoes, North Texans know how quickly severe weather can disrupt daily life," said Andrew Pieper, senior vice president of Hillwood Communities. "Through this partnership, we're giving homeowners a cost-effective way to prepare for power outages while supporting the broader electric grid." 

Base's technology connects individual home batteries into a coordinated energy resource that helps utilities meet demand. When the grid is up and running, the batteries can add capacity during high demand hours. When the grid goes down, Base members get the full benefit of whole home backup protection from BaseCore.

"We're building energy infrastructure that can add capacity where people live," said Zach Dell, co-founder and CEO of Base Power. "Hillwood's communities give us an opportunity to do that at scale. Together, we can put technology to work for thousands of households while supporting our grid."

The partnership plans to extend beyond the three initial communities to future homes served by CoServ in Landmark by Hillwood in Denton and Lantern by Hillwood in Pilot Point. 

"Building strong communities means thinking about the needs of our residents over the long term," said Fred Balda, president of Hillwood Communities. "While we're focusing on North Texas now, this partnership will evolve throughout our development platform where feasible, including our investments in Austin, Houston, Florida and the Northeast as Base is ready to serve those markets."

Existing and future homeowners within designated Hillwood Communities will receive preferred pricing. 

Homeowners can visit basepowercompany.com/hillwood and enter their address to check eligibility. Base manages enrollment, scheduling and installation directly with participating homeowners.

About Hillwood
Hillwood, a Perot company, is a premier commercial and residential real estate developer, investor and advisor of properties throughout North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio of properties and home to many of the world's leading companies, Hillwood is committed to bringing long-term value to our customers, partners and the communities we serve.

Through its Communities division, Hillwood has delivered 50,000 single-family lots in master-planned communities across 13 states and Costa Rica. These communities continue to raise the bar in terms of quality, innovation, and the unmistakable sense of community that sets each property apart. Before laying the physical groundwork for any new residential development, Hillwood Communities takes the time to focus on the ideals that draw people together and the everyday interactions that strengthen those bonds. By purposefully designing trails, gathering spaces, and structural amenities to spark spontaneous encounters and foster shared interests, Hillwood Communities believes in the power of community. For more information, please visit www.hillwoodcommunities.com.

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.

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