Texans have learned to plan for long outages. During Winter Storm Uri in February 2021, 69 percent of Texans lost power at some point, and Hurricane Beryl in July 2024 left more than 2.6 million Texas customers without electricity for days. Use this page to find installers by city, check an electrical contractor's license with TDLR, and understand how Texas's newer backup-installation rules can speed up permitting.
Find an Installer by City
Don't see your city? Many installers serve a wide area. Check the nearest city, or ask us for help.
Installers Serving Texas
We're still vetting installers in Texas. In the meantime, our team can help you plan a system and explain what to look for in an installer.
Home Backup in Texas: What to Know
Outages and the Texas Grid
Winter Storm Uri (February 14–20, 2021) left 69 percent of Texans without power at some point and contributed to at least 210 deaths, according to the Texas Comptroller. Hurricane Beryl (July 2024) knocked out power to more than 2.6 million Texas customers.
Utilities
ERCOT manages the flow of power to more than 27 million Texas customers, about 90 percent of the state's electric load. In competitive areas, a wires utility (such as CenterPoint or Oncor) delivers power while you buy electricity from a retail provider; some cities are served by municipal utilities or co-ops.
Incentives and Utility Programs
We aren't aware of a statewide Texas battery rebate as of September 2026. Some utilities and retail providers offer battery or demand-response programs, so ask yours what's current.
Checking an Installer's License
Texas electrical contractors are licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Ask for the TECL number and check it with TDLR's license search.
Permits and Inspections
Texas SB 1202 took effect September 1, 2025. It allows third-party professionals to review and inspect home backup power installations (generators and battery storage up to 600 volts) at one- and two-family homes. In Austin, for example, a permit backed by a qualifying third-party compliance letter must be issued within three business days. Ask your installer whether they use this path in your city.
Questions to Ask Before You Hire a Home Backup Installer
- Are you licensed for this work in Texas? Ask for the license number and check it with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR).
- Will you pull the permits and schedule the inspections? Permitted work protects your insurance and resale value.
- Have you installed this type of system before? Ask about battery, generator or transfer-switch projects like yours, and which brands.
- Will you install equipment I buy myself? Many installers will. Some only install what they sell. Ask before you buy.
- What's included in the quote? Look for the equipment, panel work, transfer switch, permits, utility paperwork and haul-away.
- What warranty do you provide on your workmanship? It's separate from the manufacturer's equipment warranty.
- How will the system switch over in an outage? Automatic or manual, and which circuits will be backed up.
- Who services the system after installation?
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Texas Home Backup FAQs
What is Texas SB 1202 and does it affect my backup installation?
How do I check a Texas electrician's license?
How much does home backup installation cost?
It depends on the system size, your electrical panel, how the backup connects (transfer switch, interlock or smart panel), permitting, and distance from the panel. Get two or three written quotes that itemize equipment, labor, permits and panel work.
Can I buy my own equipment and hire a local installer?
Often, yes. Many installers will install customer-supplied equipment, but policies vary. Each listing in this directory shows whether the installer says they do. Confirm with the installer before you buy, and share the exact model so they can plan the installation.
Does Outbound Power install equipment?
No. Outbound Power sells home backup equipment and helps you plan a system. Installation is done by independent, licensed contractors like those listed here.
How are installers chosen for this directory?
Installers apply or are invited. Before listing, we confirm their business identity, check their license with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), and confirm their services and service area. Verified installers have also completed an insurance and reputation review. Nobody pays to be listed or for placement. Directory standards →
Installers listed here are independent businesses, not employees or agents of Outbound Power. We check the items described in our directory standards, but we don't supervise or guarantee their work. Confirm licensing, permits, pricing and warranty terms in your written agreement. Listed in alphabetical order; Verified installers appear first. Nobody pays for placement.
