Billing Problems and Complaints (538 reviews)
Terrible online experience
“ when I did finally sign on I had to enter my account number which I did not have in front of me but you would wonder once you sign on to your account all that information should be there why on Earth would I need my account number if I have everything else I mean ask for my social security number my birthday why does it have to be an account number no one can remember that and I wish there was a way it was less people oriented and more online oriented why can't I change my billing to electronic billing my payment billing doesn't seem like a very well design website but I've only started which should have been the easiest part we'll see you later or maybe it's time to move on two or more 2020 friendly world ”
March 18th, 2020
Non-Flexibility w/Payments
“ First higher rates than some, but I was ok with that due to the environmental considerations. What I'm not ok with is I am a single mom, single income and there is no flexibility with this company when it comes to payment arrangement, if there is some kind issue arises.. especially if you typically stay caught up. They, however, will cut service as soon as the next bill generates with zero warning or communication. Most electric companies that I've used forever in my 30 plus years will allow you to get it paid before your next one is due... not these guys at all.. no notice, nothing indicating that you will be disconnected at all if you are on paperless billing.. no mention in the weekly emails they send, no mention when I logged in to see what my due dates. AND furthermore customer services is of zero help, I had a perfect storm of personal financial crisis happen in the last two months and was left a bit short (large vet bill with an animal that was internally bleeding and several hundred $ car repair)... I can easily pay the bill before the next due date, but they say they have no wiggle room or ability to turn my service on. We all know that is not true.. there is always a way.. they have set a protocal that cleary indicates to their customers that they don't care at all. So right now my services is off, I have no family to call for assistance.. sad part is I can pay my bill and the current portion a week from tomorrow... and be all caught up.. so for now, good riddance... I will pay my next bill and will move on to another company. ”
March 4th, 2020
My rate has gone up from $3.19 to $5.42 and I want to know why?
“ Why wasn't I notified that my rate was going up from $3.19 to $5.428? I am a senior on a very fixed income. I had relocated to Ohio where the billing system on utilities really needs an overhaul. I received nothing telling me my rate was going to increase or that I had to pick a supplier for my gas. ”
November 9th, 2019
Home owner
“ When I set up the service, the operator did not put in the correct address for the billing statement. I went 2 months before I got a bill! Very frustratingWhen I called to get the address corrected, it was a 20+ minute phone call & I had a huge bill to pay. Need to work on customer service! ”
June 16th, 2019
Premature survey
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Service started 1 April, so have yet to have any interaction with Constellation. Have not received a billing yet.
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April 28th, 2019
Moving on from Direct Energy
“ I've been a Direct energy customer for several years. Upon renewal for the contract, I received a letter for my gas & one for electric usage. There is no place in the letter & or contract that says "To call Us to renew". I want cancelling so I thought, I should be ok where I am, and I will be in my plan. Well no, I was wrong. I'm on second bill that is sky high because of the new rates... Why isn't my supplier going to Bat for me? They are just squeezing me for more money. I did get $100 in a prepaid VISA to compensate for last months charges, but nothing for the same high rate again this month. Bastards. Can't adjust their billing statements? What a crock of crap. Buyer beware.... ”
April 1st, 2019
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