Customer Reviews for Direct Energy

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OH Energy Ratings Overall Score for Direct Energy

3.3 / 5

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Is Direct Energy good?

Direct Energy is generally rated with an average user review of 2.6/5.0 stars. They have a wide variety of energy plans suited to any energy need starting from rates as low as 11.19¢/kWh!

Is Direct Energy expensive?

Direct Energy has energy plans starting as low as 10.99¢/kWh with their Term Optimized Live Brighter 6. The average Direct Energy plan rate is 11.54¢/kWh. The average rate for energy plans across other retail providers is 11.37¢/kWh.

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Direct Energy has an average user review of 2.6 / 5.0 stars; they respond to 31% of their customer's reviews.

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Recent Good Review from Jorge Gallardo

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Great, I am sorry I got trick and by accident they make me change !

Jorge Gallardo from Hudson, OH on January 9th, 2025
Thanks Jorge! We're glad that you're enjoying your experience with Direct Energy. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with others.
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When we were looking to change our utility supplier, we were given the name of Direct Energy by our neighbor. We found it very easy to order Direct Energy.

Our Experience With Direct Energy from Doylestown, OH on April 22nd, 2024
Thanks! We're so happy that you're pleased with our services. Customer satisfaction is very important to us. Please reach out if you ever have any questions or concerns about your account.
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So far so good. Changing suppliers on line was very easy.

Sue from Girard, OH on August 9th, 2023
Thank you very much for taking some time to provide us with this fabulous comment, Sue. We are beyond grateful for the opportunity you give us to enter your home and energize you! Thank you for choosing Direct Energy, we will continue to give you our best for a long time to come! Have a great evening! - Marta / Digital Care
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Was easy to sign up for my new service and were very helpful

Freddie from Oregon, OH on August 1st, 2023
Welcome to our fabulous family, Freddie! Thank you very much for giving us a shot! It's wonderful to know that you were treated the way you deserve and that you chose us as your trusted electricity provider! if there's anything we can assist you with, please feel free to reach us by phone toll-free at 1-888-305-3828, or you can also chat with us at http://ms.spr.ly/DESocial1, for your convenience, we are available Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. all times are central, we will dedicate our efforts to meet your expectations and always provide you with the best services! Have a beautiful day! - Marta / Digital Care
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First bill is about 75 dollars lower than what I have been paying. Highly recommended company

Dan from Kingsville, OH on July 5th, 2023
Hello Dan. Thank you so much for this fabulous comment! It makes us very happy to know that our efforts have resulted in your satisfaction! We greatly appreciate your preference, and we wish to continue serving you for many more years. Thank you for choosing Direct Energy to power your home! Have a beautiful day! - Marta / Digital Care
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So far so good!

Mike from Avon Lake, OH on June 29th, 2023
Hi Mike. Thank you so much for this great comment! We are honored to have the opportunity to energize your home, and we're thrilled to know you're happy with our services! We will continue getting better at what we do, to always serve you in the best possible way! Have a fabulous start of the week! - Marta / Digital Care
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Customer service is polite, friendly and very helpful.

Catfish Johnny from Olmsted Falls, OH on June 27th, 2023
In us there is nothing but gratitude for you, Johnny! This comment has made us very happy, thank you very much for sharing your amazing experience with us. The way you describe us is magnificent, you honor us and we love knowing that our hard work has paid off and we have managed to satisfy you. Thank you for trusting Direct Energy, your loyalty means the world to us! Best wishes to you and your family! - Marta / Digital Care
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Top
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No problems

Alyce Klingler from Sandusky, OH on June 22nd, 2023
Hello Alyce. You have moved us with this fabulous comment, because we love to know that everything has gone smoothly and that you have found in us everything you needed! Thank you for choosing Direct Energy, we will continue doing our best to continue taking care of you and your energy needs as you deserve! We always wish you the best! - Marta / Digital Care
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Well, we didn't get a choice as to how much we can afford, we went with the best one we could find because as usual, we all get screwed at the drive thru. I'm sure ohio Edison is just so happy to become even bigger billionaires.

Pj from Mogadore, OH on August 2nd, 2023
Hello Pj. Thank you for allowing us to energize your home! We value your business with Direct Energy and we look forward to continuing serving you for a long time to come. If there's anything we can assist you with, please feel free to get in contact with us by phone toll-free at 1-888-305-3828, or you can also chat with us at http://ms.spr.ly/DESocial1, for your convenience, we are available Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. all times are central, we will be more than glad to help you out. Have a wonderful day! - Marta / Digital Care
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Happy so far but to new to say.

Direct Energy from Cleveland, OH on July 25th, 2023
Welcome to our great team! We are thrilled to have the opportunity to energize you, and it's amazing to have your trust in us! Thank you so much for the awesome comment. We will continue working as hard as we can, so that your experience with us to be always amazing! Have a beautiful day! - Marta / Digital Care
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When I say NO I mean NO
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Door knocker comes up in his direct energy uniform. I immediately say no, I don't want your service. He says you already have it. I say no thanks. He opens a little notebook telling me my prices are skyrocketing and he can show me the rates. I say NO again and am forced to slam the door in his face. He is lucky I didn't step out and shove him down the steps. NO trespassing signs should tell him NO but he just didn't get it.

Get The F'k Off My Porch from Milford, OH on February 22nd, 2026
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Waited till I got home...
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The sales rep that came to my door explained to me that he could lower my rate and I ASKED multiple times that it wasn't going to switch my current plan and he said no it would only lower the rate and wouldn't switch companies. I have this all on camera...disgusting to lie to people, really makes not want to ever go with the company ever even if the one I'm with is more expensive than Direct Energy.

Should Have Known from Columbus, OH on November 21st, 2025
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Tried for 3 months to switch they kept saying somethings wrong then to late has to sign up again.

Bill from Fairborn, OH on December 28th, 2024
Hi Bill. We regret that you had a negative experience when you contacted us for help. We would be happy to assist you with the concerns about your account. Please contact us at ga-decustomerhelp@nrg.com with your account #, REF #1010 and additional information.
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The Akron office
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Bryant Peterson, Mekhi baker, and everyone else thats been there for awhile, they lie to the customers. They point out the 11 cents on the electric bill even if they already have a supplier on the bill at a lower rate. They need to be inspected, reviewed. I used to work there. They say whatever to the customer to get in the door and see their bill. They are far from compliance.

Anonymous from Akron, OH on December 6th, 2024
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Need to be a negative star rating for this company
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On Nov 11, 2023 got a knock on my door from a Direct Energy Salesperson, Lie 1: who preceded to tell me that would save me money on my variable supplier cost on my electric bill. I have a fixed rate on my electric bill, by the English word "Fixed" on my electric bill. Lie 2: And "Doing a check on past customers". I HAVE NEVER BEEN YOUR CUSTOMER! And then I pull my electric bill up on my phone and voila the rate is fixed. Lie 3: "Well, that is only the fixed part of the bill the variable rate is on the next page." Wrong: The rate on the next page is what AEP is charging that month for electric if you don't have a supplier. And details out that if you can get a better rate than the variable, then you can switch suppliers, and use the apple-to-apple comparison tables for Ohio customers put out by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). Then I told him my township buys electricity in bulk and gives a lower rate to all township members which includes my address. Like going to Costco or Sam's Club and paying for the same product in bulk. At this point, if the salespeopleare lairs and frauds, I can only imagine what the company would be like when you signed a contract. What a joke of a company! Need negative stars. Just avoid this company, not looking out for customers, and must be teaching salespeople to lie to potential customers. Caught him in 3 lies in a matter of 3 minutes. Just do yourself a favor and do your own research if you are thinking about switching. Those Door-to-door salespeople should be outlawed.

Eric W from Columbus, OH on November 12th, 2023
Eric W, thanks for leaving your feedback. We are sorry to hear that you've had a negative experience with Direct Energy, and we would like the opportunity to learn about your experience. Please contact us at email at ga-decustomerhelp@nrg.com REF #1002 and additional information.
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