Tesla and Sunrun Offer Prepaid Clean Energy Package in Texas Market
Tesla and U.S. solar giant Sunrun have teamed up to launch an exclusive home energy solution for Texas residents - the Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex plan. This innovative solution bundles clean solar energy, backup power, and fixed electricity rates, making it a compelling alternative to traditional utility plans.
The plan is designed to maximise solar production, provide reliable battery backup, and deliver cost predictability and energy independence for Texas homeowners using solar and storage systems. It is available to homeowners in Texas who reside in retail choice areas and meet installation and interconnection requirements.
Key Features of Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex Plan
- Tesla Powerwall home batteries for seamless backup power during outages, automatically engaging when the grid fails.
- Participation in Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant (VPP), where excess solar energy stored in home batteries is used to support the grid during high demand.
- System monitoring, maintenance, repairs, and performance guarantees included through Sunrun Flex subscription, ensuring optimal solar and battery system operation.
- Battery and solar credit management handled by Tesla, optimising battery use and solar energy crediting with rollover credits available for customers who use less energy than baseline.
- Predictable, affordable monthly payments with the ability to flex energy usage in response to changing life circumstances, such as adding electric vehicles or growing families.
- Dedicated enrollment assistance and coordinated customer service between Tesla and Sunrun to improve user experience in the complex Texas retail electricity market.
Advantages of Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex Plan
- The plan provides a fixed rate for imported electricity, shielding customers from volatile electricity prices.
- It installs enough solar and battery capacity to cover not just current but future energy needs.
- The plan offers solar sellback credits, allowing eligible customers to earn credits for any excess energy exported back to the grid.
- The plan is billed as the first-of-its-kind clean energy plan in Texas, aiming to cut costs and boost resilience during outages.
- It comes with a one-time welcome credit for new enrollees.
How it Works
Sunrun Flex customers who enroll in the new plan will receive two separate bills - one from Sunrun for the solar system, and another from Tesla for electricity usage. The plan offers a low, fixed electricity rate along with some of the most competitive sellback rates for excess solar energy sent back to the grid, simplifying the complex Texas electricity market with over 100 providers.
In conclusion, the Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex plan is set to revolutionise home energy solutions in Texas. By combining the benefits of solar energy, battery storage, and a tailored retail electricity plan, it offers Texas homeowners a chance to embrace energy independence and enjoy the benefits of clean, reliable, and cost-effective energy. For more information, visit Tesla's website.
The Tesla Electric + Sunrun Flex plan, available to Texas homeowners in retail choice areas, combines clean solar energy, battery storage, and a tailored retail electricity plan. It includes features such as Tesla Powerwall home batteries, participation in Tesla's Virtual Power Plant, system monitoring, maintenance, and performance guarantees, battery and solar credit management, predictable monthly payments, and a one-time welcome credit for new enrollees. Furthermore, the plan offers solar sellback credits and aims to cut costs and boost resilience during outages, making it a compelling alternative to traditional utility plans in the finance, energy, technology, and industry sectors.
