Disconnect Fees and Problems (441 reviews)
Billing Debocal
“ In December I transferred apartments and did not receive a bill. After not Receving a bill f or almost two months I went online and paid the bill. I also signed up for ebill. After signing up I clicked on the screen for my account information I discovered that they changed my service address and nit my mailing address. In April I was sitting in my room and the lights go out. I discovered that they were cut off due to non payment. This happened without receiving a paper bill, ebill or disconnect notice. Disconnection notices are required under the law. I did not contact Green Mountain and I should have. I just took care of the bill. Well about a month later I get a call while at work from my disabled father who resides with me that the lights are off again. I paid the bill. I did go online and sent an e-mail via there customer service. A couple of hours later I did receive a response. They said it did not show I was signed up for ebill and fixed it were I will receive ebills and paper bills. They also waived the fees associated with the disconnection. I will be contacting them to see if they are going to waive the one from April. ”
June 4th, 2014
Disconnected my service without notice
“ Constellation Energy disconnected my service without properly notifying me. When you call Customer Service, they will verify that they have the right phone number for you three times, but no one will take 1 minute to actually use it to call you, even if you owe them money. It just happens. No letter, no email, no phone call. Nothing. It's easier for them to just let your service get disconnected. Then, of course, you'll contact them to pay your bill. It's easier for them that way. They don't have to lift a finger. Very poor treatment. ”
May 26th, 2022
May not be the best choice.
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For your sanity, do not establish service with Direct Energy if you don't have to. Like myself and the others, we have warned you. The amount of complaints is out of this world, my goodness.
For the past year, I have asked for a due date change. I've only had one issue with a payment, but that's it I didn't update my banking before the due date, and that was my error. Every time I ask for a due date change, they tell me my account isn't eligible for a change. I've been with them for several years and have, NEVER, asked to change my due date. For a year, you've been telling me my account isn't eligible. When speaking to an agent this evening, she said it wasn't eligible because I did not have to pay a deposit. Excuse me, but I can't change the due date because I didn't pay a deposit, one your company did not require. That's something I'm being penalized for? Interesting.
Believe it or not, I like the plan I have, most electricity companies are not offering free weekends I've been shopping plans, lately. My issue is with the additional late fees (again, not able to change the due date) they tag on, a late fee w/ a disconnect fee. Because I haven't been able to change my due date, it's like I'm paying $50 additional, each month. When I pay my original bill without including the late fees, they will show my bill as not being paid in full and will issue a disconnection fee for the late fees.
I feel I'm due a credit, stemming back from my first request to change my due date, to the last request. Credit all additional fees. Per Direct Energy's customer information, even without paying a deposit, the due date can still be changed but that was the reason I was given, for it not being eligible for a change.
At this point, I filed a complaint with the BBB. I have to give them time to respond and resolve this issue, if not, I will file additional complaints with PUCT (Public Utility Commission), AG, and possibly seek legal counsel.
This is crazy! ”
January 5th, 2025
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