How Can Assisted Living Facilities Secure Funding Through the Texas Backup Power Package Program?
The Texas Backup Power Package Program for assisted living facilities provides a critical opportunity for providers across Texas to secure funding for resilient backup power systems that protect residents during grid outages.
Extreme weather, grid instability, and rising energy demand are placing unprecedented pressure on assisted living centers and nursing homes. In response, the State of Texas passed House Bill 3595, which requires assisted living providers to maintain an area of refuge capable of providing heating and cooling during a power outage.
As a result, reliable backup power is no longer optional for assisted living facilities in Texas, it is a regulatory and safety requirement.
Fortunately, funding is available through the Texas Energy Fund. The Texas Backup Power Package Program (TBPPP), administered by the Texas Public Utility Commission, helps eligible assisted living centers offset the cost of meeting these new backup power and resilience requirements.
What Is the Texas Backup Power Package Program?
The Texas Backup Power Package Program is a $1.8 billion statewide funding initiative created to strengthen energy resilience at critical facilities throughout Texas.
The program focuses on funding backup power solutions that allow essential services to remain operational for extended periods during power outages, especially during extreme heat or cold events.
Importantly, assisted living facilities are explicitly included as eligible critical facilities under this program.
What the Texas Backup Power Package Program Supports
The Texas Backup Power Package Program supports backup power systems that meet the following criteria:
- Provide at least 48 hours of backup power
- Utilize natural gas or propane generators
- Integrate solar and battery storage systems (microgrids)
- Deliver at least one hour of peak demand from battery power alone
- Recharge battery storage from solar power within six hours
Eligible Facilities Include:
- Assisted living centers
- Nursing facilities
- Hospice facilities
- End-stage renal disease treatment and dialysis centers
These investments are designed to minimize service disruptions, protect vulnerable populations, and ensure continuity of care during prolonged outages.
Why the Texas Backup Power Package Program Matters for Assisted Living Centers
Energy Resilience Is Now a Funding Priority
Texas energy funding programs now prioritize resilience, reliability, and public safety, not just energy efficiency. The Texas Backup Power Package Program directly supports:
- Grid outage preparedness
- Emergency operations compliance
- Resident health and safety
- Long-duration power reliability
For assisted living providers, this shift aligns funding with real-world operational risks.
Protecting Critical Assisted Living Operations During Outages
Assisted living facilities depend on uninterrupted power to maintain safe living conditions for residents. Backup power systems funded through the Texas Backup Power Package Program help protect:
- Heating and cooling systems
- Life-safety equipment (fire alarms, emergency lighting, fire pumps)
- Medical and mobility equipment
- Food preparation and refrigeration
- Emergency communication and security systems
Without compliant backup power, outages can quickly escalate into resident safety risks, regulatory violations, and reputational damage.
ROI of Backup Power Funding for Assisted Living Facilities
Investing in backup power through the Texas Backup Power Package Program delivers measurable returns beyond basic compliance.
Financial Benefits
- Reduced emergency repair costs
- Lower insurance and operational risk exposure
- Avoided regulatory penalties
- Long-term cost stability
Operational Benefits
- Faster recovery during outages
- Improved service reliability
- Increased trust from residents and families
- Stronger disaster preparedness
When implemented strategically, this program becomes a long-term resilience investment, not just a funding source.
How Assisted Living Facilities Qualify for the Texas Backup Power Package Program
Eligible Entities
To qualify as a medical facility under the program, your organization must fall into one of the following categories:
- Assisted living facility
- Nursing facility
- Hospice provider
- Dialysis or end-stage renal disease treatment center
Typical Qualification Requirements
- Facility ownership or long-term lease (site control)
- Clearly defined resilience objectives
- Documented backup power system scope
Understanding eligibility requirements early significantly improves approval success.
5 Steps to Apply for the Texas Backup Power Package Program
Step 1: Identify Critical Energy Risks
Assess which systems must remain operational during an outage, including required areas of refuge under HB 3595.
Step 2: Define Backup Power Needs
Determine generator size, runtime, fuel type, and solar-battery integration requirements.
Step 3: Align With Texas Energy Fund Objectives
Ensure your project aligns with state resilience and utility-level funding priorities.
Step 4: Prepare Technical and Financial Documentation
This includes load studies, engineering designs, cost estimates, and resilience impact summaries.
Step 5: Submit and Manage the Application
Accurate coordination and compliance management improve approval speed and funding outcomes.
How Holistic Utility Solutions Helps Assisted Living Centers Secure Funding
Successfully navigating the Texas Backup Power Package Program requires more than submitting an application. It requires technical expertise, funding strategy, and compliance alignment.
Holistic Utility Solutions specializes in:
- Backup power feasibility assessments
- Funding strategy and application support
- Energy resilience and microgrid planning
- End-to-end project coordination and implementation
We don’t just help facilities apply. We help maximize funding and long-term impact.
Book a Consultation for Texas Backup Power Package Program Assistance
If your assisted living facility needs to meet HB 3595 backup power requirements, now is the time to act.
Schedule a no-obligation consultation to evaluate eligibility, funding potential, and the most effective backup power strategy for your facility.
