Grid+ for Energy Backup: Palmetto Texas REP

The Palmetto Grid+ plan is now live for Energy Backup Customers

By enrolling, customers can unlock:

✅$650 to $1,300 per year in Battery Bonus bill credits (see details below)

✅More favorable solar buyback rates than their current provider

✅Grid participation benefits while still enjoying full Energy Backup protection

The Palmetto Energy Backup Grid Plan, in collaboration with Light Energy, is a 12-month fixed electricity plan created for customers who have battery storage. It blends traditional electricity service with renewable energy benefits, rewarding you for storing power and helping to support the grid when needed.

Customers earn bill credits for any solar energy they send back to the grid (if applicable) and for the capacity of their battery system. These credits can significantly reduce annual energy costs—potentially saving:

$650 to $1,300 per year from Battery Bonus Credits AND
Over $1,000 per year in solar buyback credits for the typical solar customer

With 100% renewable energy and predictable pricing, this plan supports both sustainability and savings for homeowners who want to get the most from their solar investment.

Battery Bonus Bill Credit - $4 per kWh of installed storage capacity

Table: Bonus Amounts for LightReach AVL batteries

🌞 Palmetto Energy Backup Grid Plan Pricing Overview

Category	Details
💡 Base Charge	$14.95/month - Fixed monthly fee (non-avoidable)
⚡ Energy Rate	16.39¢/kWh- Standard rate for electricity you use
🚚 Delivery Charges	5.6032¢/kWh + $4.23/month- Set by your utility, passed through with no markup
🌤️ Solar Buyback Rate	16.39¢/kWh -Credit for excess solar energy exported to the grid
🔋 Battery Credit	$4.00 per kWh of usable battery capacity per month - Available through the Palmetto Battery Program

Table: Sample program energy rates for a customer in Oncor service territory, as of October 2025

Bill Calculation-Click Here

The final monthly bill includes:
Energy Charge + TDU Delivery Charges + Base Charge
minus Exported Energy Buyback Credit and Battery Credit.

This can lower your effective rate dramatically depending on how much battery storage in added, and how much solar you export.

Average Price Examples-Click Here

500 kWh/month: 0.0¢ per kWh (export + battery credits can fully offset usage charges, though not base/TDU fees).

1000 kWh/month: 7.3¢ per kWh.
2000 kWh/month: 14.6¢ per kWh.

Actual costs vary based on consumption, exported energy, and battery size.

Image: Sample Average Energy price for an Oncor customer with 17.5 kWh of Energy storage (Oct 2025)

Contract & Terms-Click Here

Product Type: Fixed-rate.
Term Length: 12 months.
Early Termination Fee: $150.
Renewable Content: 100% (well above the Texas average of 35.2%).
Price Changes: Energy rate is locked, but delivery charges and regulatory fees may change during the contract.
Credits:
- Buyback credits roll over but cannot be cashed out or transferred.
- They only apply to energy charges (not base/TDU fees).

Customer Enrollment is simple:

The process is identical to solar customers – they can enroll right from their Palmetto Account. Setup takes less than 2 minutes.

Example: Customer enrollment within Palmetto Account

1.	How do battery credits work?	If you join the Palmetto Battery Program, you’ll get a credit of $4 per kWh of usable battery capacity each month. For example, if you have a 20 kWh battery, a customer gets a $80/mo credit
2.	What if I need to cancel my plan early?	There’s a $150 early termination fee if you leave before the 12-month contract ends.
3.	Is my rate fixed for the whole contract?	Yes, your energy rate (16.39¢/kWh) is fixed for 12 months. However, Utility delivery charges and government/regulatory fees can change and will be passed through to you without markup.
4.	How can I sign up or get help?	Visit light.dev/for-consumers or call 855-695-1687 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm CST) for more information or to enroll.
5.	Who is this plan best suited for?	This plan is ideal for customers adding battery storage, as credits significantly reduce costs and improve the benefits from any existing solar system.