Disconnect Fees and Problems (441 reviews)
Unhappy Customer
“ Customer Service has not idea what my bill is or should be. I pay every month on-time. They switched billing companies mid-month and said I owed them $14 for 5 days, which I paid. Received notice of non-payment, called them, they said they received. Just received a disconnect notice plus $10 late fee for the $14. ”
December 27th, 2022
Loyal Customer
“ I've been a loyal customer for almost 10 years now. I had to switch accounts for my billing. In the switch, I accidentally attempted to pay the bill with my old account. Well, once I found out that I made the mistake, I was charged a late fee, disconnect notice fee, and a returned payment fee....Though these charges were only $57, I have a problem with them not waiving them because of my tenure and loyalty as a good customer. I have a house full and I shell out at times up to $500 a month or more for service. Quite disappointed. ”
August 23rd, 2022
They Failed to Provide Service
“
I confirmed my contract start date in early July to match up with the end of my previous contract. I received multiple notices confirming the contract. After a month without a bill, I called, was told there was a database error and that it was fixed. A month later nothing had changed. I called in to be told my account was not active despite never being given notice of a delay or cancellation in my order. The service had defaulted to that of the apartment complex with disconnection fees because Constellation failed to provide service as agreed. I never received an explanation as to how this happen and once I was actually told they weren't providing service, I closed out the account to seek other service.
The price, if they actually provided service, was decent. ”
September 7th, 2021
Ripoff hidden fees
“ I've had DE for about 2 years now, as I am stuck in a contract. I switched from Reliant. DE's rate was advertised lower per kwh than what I was paying so I fell for it... but failed to realize all bogus fees. I've been in 1brdm small places and avg below 400kwh monthly for many years now low energy consumption - my Reliant bills were always around $40 bucks and even in summer around $65 - it's been double that now with DE. Same low energy consumption, but getting ripped a new one by hidden charges. Customer service is standard nothing to write home about. Those fees are ridiculous however - I'm an on-time and in-full paying customer, but one day the bill slipped my mind and I paid 1 day past the 'due date' - NOT 30 days late mind you...1 DAY PAST DUE DATE and they charged me $30 for a reconnect fee when I wasn't disconnected!! Are you kidding me! I will be moving into a new home purchase and this company will not be moving with me! I'll go back to Reliant or some other company with straight forward billing at fixed rate and no hidden-bogus-padding their pocket-fees. ”
June 15th, 2021
New York Energy News:
NY Now Offering Inflation Reduction Act Home Energy Rebates
Five Ways to Slash Your NY Electric Cooling Bills
How to Inspect Your AC System
Upstate Spring Cleaning Energy Saving Tips
HEAT Act Heats Up NY Energy Debate
How do I find the cheapest electricity in Albany?
New York Offers New Offshore Wind Contracts
Why Are Con Edison Charges So High?
Super Bowl Party You Really Can Afford in Albany
New York Energy Ratings Resources:
10 Quick Energy Saving Tips
Help me understanding my ConEd Electricity Bill
New York Electricity Cancelation Fees
Central Hudson Switching FAQs
What's an ESCO? How You Can Save On Your ConEd Bill
National Grid Switching FAQ
New York Electricity Deregulation
NYSEG Switching FAQ
Orange and Rockland Switching FAQ
New York Electricity Switching FAQ
Types of Electricity Contracts in New York
Understanding your Central Hudson Electricity Bill
Understanding Your National Grid Electricity Bill
Understanding Your NYSEG Electricity Bill
Understanding your Orange and Rockland Bill
Why Use NY Energy Ratings
How We Score New York Energy Providers
New York Customer Rights and Energy Providers
New York Green Energy Requirements
High Electricity Bill - Here's What You Can Do
New York Energy Choice
How to Switch from Your New York Electricity Provider
New York Electricity Choice
New York Energy Stats



