Constellation - Company Information

“  I tried to call customer service 3 times, and never spoke to a single person who could help me. The best I got was a woman in TX who said I needed to call a different number. Stayed with my old gas company since I didn't feel comfortable with Constellation and their ability to help if I did have an issue. ”

“  On April 9th, I went on your website and requested to have service switched to you all on May 1st. The end of May, I go to set up my online account to check on my bill and realize I did not have an account number. I contact customer service and was told the service was never switched over and that she can start the service the next day. She then tells me I should receive info in the mail by the end of the month. That time comes and goes. I have yet to receive anything. I call customer service again and was told they started my service on the 26th of May and I should receive my paperwork by next week. It's too much confusion with this company. If I contact your company 22 days in advance, there's no reason why you all dropped the ball on setting up my initial May 1st service. ”

“  Have tried to obtain service for the past 2 months, promised service since jun 2 it is now jul 29. I was told the order never went through. I've never experienced such negligent service, it's as if they don't want customers. I must praise one agent Ally, she is trying to clean up the others' mess. We would like to have your the service but are still waiting.
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“  When I renewed, they changed the minimum usage fee from 500 to 1,000 KwH per month without telling me on the phone. I got a minimum usage fee hit of $10. When I called to express concern, the customer service agent named Angie became belligerent and confrontational and fought me tooth and nail on removing the charge. I am still waiting on a call back from the supervisor. Stay away from these guys. ”

“  I've been with StarTex for close to four years and have been happy. However, I recently renewed for six months with StarTex and wasn't told verbally the minimum usage fee is now 1,000 KwH instead of 500 and was hit with a $9.95 fee. hen I called to express my concern to customer service, Angie became belligerent and confrontational. Not only did the meter reading not go for the full month, it was only 29 days and I was barely under the usage. When I tried to explain this she said Oncor controls it and they weren't removing it. It was one of the worst customer service experiences I've ever had. I asked for a supervisor and am still waiting on a call back. Avoid these guys at all costs--they no longer value their customers from what I can tell. I would cancel them tomorrow but will get hit with a $150 cancellation fee. ”

“  Three complaints/observations: 1) Despite having signed up for autopay, I received a disconnection notice and a late charge. Had to contact their billing office to resolve. 2) All communications from StarTex had been via email - except the contract expiration/renewal notice - which StarTex claim they sent me more than 30 days before my contract expired. I never received it, and StarTex refuses - or can't - prove that they mailed it. Why didn't they send me the expiration notice by email? In my opinion it's StarTex' standard practice to entrap customers into paying more. After the contract expired, StarTex more than doubled my rate, so I promptly cancelled. Conversations with customer service or Rosa in the compliance department went nowhere, only in circles. 3) The promotion rate was attractive, but the renewal offer not competitive. To me, StarTex is good only for one contract term, if even that. ”

“  We have been with Startexpower since 2006. It's always hard to get a better rate as an existing customer. Tried to talk to Startexpower cusomer service a few times about the rate a few years ago, the only answer was that they did not really need our business. Being a very loyal customer for seven years, it is sad to find out Startexpower does not need a loyal customer.
We do like to stay with one provider and do not like to always switch providers.
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“  This company is terrible once you go out of your contract, more than doubled my rate unless I signed for a 12 month contract at not such a good rate. I had automatic billing and I still received a late payment notice and notice that my electricity would be turned off followed by another bill a couple of days later telling me not to pay this account, very confusing and caused extra clutter in my life. You would think they would reward you for faithful service after your first contract, but no, they will stick it to their faithful customers. Will not be back again, too many other choices out there. Customer service cordial, but cold and unsympathetic. ”

“  I use an energy consultant and asked for a specific plan. The first operator terminated my call since there was more than one person on the line after I would not agree to the upsell. The second operator continued the upsell efforts and the sign up was very unpleasant. ”

“  I'm having issues with receiving my monthly bills. I've been having to talk to the Supervisor for months now. He doesn't know why I'm no getting a bill, and If I can't get any resolve soon I'm going to need to speak with whoever runs that company. I believe I may have made a mistake in choosing them. I should have remained with Infinite Energy. ”

“  Their website has been down for over a month and half. And it takes 15-30mins to make a payment over the phone. It a total waste of time and super inconvenient. ”

“  Last billing period my bill was for $544.00. Even though this was a colder than normal period, it was way high for this small 2 br house. Was I getting the Constellation rate for that period? ”

“  Was trying to sign up for service until i heard that they had a $150 cancellation fee if you cancel after 3 months. That cancellation fee is forever. I said never mind. ”

“  No notification received prior to contract ending. My electricity bill doubled 450-900 when the contract ran out. There is no reason that the default plan should cost double ”

“  Bummed completely after customer service experience ”

“  I only signed up a couple months ago, and I got a bill today that is almost twice as much as it was before I joined. I do plan to cancel as soon as I get time to call them. ”

“  Constellation sent letter thanking me for my request for level billing.
I did not order that.
Tried calling their customer service number for the last 3 weeks at various times during the day.
You remain on hold listening to messages about how important your call is to them.
After several calls remaining on hold for 35 mins. I was cut off.
Exactly the same cut off time waiting on 7 calls to them.
Ive sent requests for change back to actual usage billing online 3 times in the last 2 months.
Recording says you can send email.
Tried that, no response.
Promised gift card after first 3 months of service for signing up for their electric service.
Still waiting.
They were the lowest cost electricity provider.
Once you sign up they are gone.
Promotional gift cards are promises with no delivery, ”

“  Due to serious health issues in the household we ended up on disconnect notice. Moderately easy online payment option was removed due to the disconnect notice. Long menu tree to long wait to speak with non-native English speaker (had to repeat multiple sentences due to mispronunciation and weird syllable inflections; not an accent thing, clearly a lack of knowing the words except by reading them thing) to ANOTHER wait to use an automated system "to protect my personal information" and then YET ANOTHER long wait to speak to the representative again. I researched and compared plans during the waits. I'll be paying slightly more per therm with a lower monthly fee and 6 month term. ”

“  Had some serious issues and ended up on a disconnect notice. ONline payments were taken off due to the disconnect notice. Long menu tree to get a long wait to speak a non English speaking (understandable if you listen very closely and they repeat every third sentence 2-3 times) representative. Then, "to protect your private information" you go an automated system where you wait AGAIN for an automated service where you enter all the data on the wonderful cell phone keyboard, and then you go back and wait YET AGAIN for the representative. I researched and compared plans during all that wait time. I'll be changing providers. ”

“  I was told the AEP delivery charges were included in my 0.9 cents plan. That's literally the only reason I agreed. I will be calling and speak to a supervisor to listen to the original sales call to dispute my contract. It's not right to lie to a customer to make a sale and lock them into a 3 year contract. This is dishonest and I won't stand for it. ”