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    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 7, 2019

    I was looking for a place with decent energy prices and a friend of mine who had been in the area for some years recommended Direct Energy. He told me that they were fair, and he had some great rates at the time, so I decided to go with them. One of the things I like is they always send me an email about my bill and a while back, I didn't understand why my bill was so high for one of the months since I’m not at home during the day. When I called them, the young lady I spoke to gave me a breakdown of what happened and she explained it well. It was running off of a yearly deal and we corrected the problem. The rep's answer was satisfactory, so I decided to stick with Direct Energy for a little while longer to see how things work out in the next year or two. Also, I compared them to another company that sent me a $400 something to change over, and as I read more into it, Direct Energy gave me a better option to go with.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating, Robert! We really appreciate your feedback. We are delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate you with a better rate plan. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceOnline & AppStaff

    Reviewed June 6, 2019

    When I first went with Direct Energy I was happy with them, and I put two properties, and they gave separate account numbers. But then, I added two more properties, and they put them under the same number as one of the other properties. And then, I hate it since then. There’s three of them with the same account number, and I get a bill one week for one amount, and the next week, for another amount. And the next week, it’s like all three amounts together. I can’t even find it on the website how to break it down. I paid the bill last week for $50 and I got a new one this week for $149 which I’m sure it has last week’s on it, and I paid it Friday, and I’ve put it in the mail Friday. And now, I was looking online, I only owe $15, so I’m confused. I don’t know what goes to what house, and I need it broken down for tax purposes.

    I had to call them to find out how much I had spend on one property this month. Their reps were nice, but I got nowhere. I argued with them for two hours, seemed like one day, about trying to get it separated out, and they wouldn’t do anything. So, then, I found out when my time’s up and realize I can change some of them over. I might keep one with them, but the other ones, I’ve got to separate them out so that at the end of the year, it won’t be such a hassle. I think they did that because they were offering $100 rebate if you added a new account, and I added it on my other account as the deal. They didn’t wanna give me the $100. If they said I couldn’t have the $100 and put it on a separate number, I would have been more happy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Morning Gary,

    Thank you for the open and honest review based on your individual experiences with us. We are glad to be able to assist with your energy needs.

    Regarding invoices, each individual address listed on the account will have a separate statement monthly with details of the usage and charges. The balance displayed on the home page of the online portal will include all service addresses and updates as invoices are generated and payments have been posted.

    As a friendly reminder, all of your monthly invoices and usage for each service address may be reviewed and managed in your online portal and mobile app. Here is a link for reducing your electricity usage: https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/energy-efficiency

    Should you have any additional concerns or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a momentous week!

    Verified purchase
    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 6, 2019

    Direct Energy is cheap and they're a good company. The reps were nice. They helped me very well. They’re always helpful. I’d recommend them to somebody.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Hugo! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 6, 2019

    I always really like Direct Energy better than TXU. They are more on top of everything and quicker to respond. They're more flexible with the plans that they offer. They're always friendly and knowledgeable of the product or the plans that they have at least. I was offered the little thermostat that you connect to your Wi-Fi, and I like that you can go in and you can adjust everything on your own or set a schedule. I haven't been able to do that before.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Morning Melissa,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review! We are proud to be your trusted energy provider. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat at www.directenergy.com should you need our assistance. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed June 6, 2019

    Direct Energy is cheaper and their reps are very good. Whenever I call them over any questions, they help me a lot with everything.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Angelica! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. Please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat should you ever need assistance. Have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed June 5, 2019

    The customer service has not been good with Direct Energy. There was a mix-up for my signup for a new electrical service. But the price is cheaper, so the bill is cheaper.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thanks very much for your balanced and fair review of our company, Natosha! We certainly value your opinion and appreciate the feedback. Have a momentous week!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 5, 2019

    I had a good experience with Direct Energy's reps. They responded very quickly and answered all my questions. I just renewed my plan with them and it came with the Echo. I'd tell friends some of my experiences with this company and its customer service. I'm pretty sure I can get them to convert.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 5, 2019

    we used to have TXU, but Direct Energy is better and cheaper than them. We are on a fixed rate with Direct Energy and I like it. Also, their reps are friendly and I'm very satisfied with their professionalism. Altogether, I'm highly satisfied.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, Steven! Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and it sounds like we achieved that goal with you. We want every experience to be “five stars”! Glad to hear you love our services!

    Verified purchase
    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 4, 2019

    I was referred to Direct Energy and it has been an excellent experience. They've been easy to work with every time. I've moved quite a bit in the last year. Every time that I've made a move, they've always been able to make the change of service address. It's very convenient.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    James,

    We are delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate your energy needs. Thank you for the positive feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need further assistance.

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed June 4, 2019

    Direct Energy's rates seemed better compared to what I was using at the time. In the first year, my bill was lower. But now, the bill is really a function of the energy that I'm using, so it has been fine. I'm pleased with the service. It is delivering what I expect.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Don! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed June 4, 2019

    I like the price of Direct Energy and I've been with them for three years now. Every time I call, everybody’s pretty helpful and knows everything as far as pricing and everything going on. They're good and I’ve never had any issue.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you, Ricardo, for taking the time for the positive review! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all customers. If there is ever anything we can do in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 4, 2019

    I did everything at Direct Energy online and it was pretty good, though I did get multiple emails. I was trying to set up my online account so I can do online payments, but the account number that they gave me was not the same as the account number on my bill. So, when I was trying to make the payment from the bill, it was not showing up. Then I realized I have two account numbers. Nonetheless, I got a good deal.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Gwen,

    Thank you for taking the time to give us a wonderful rating based on your experience with our company. We apologize for the account number confusion none the less we certainly value you as a customer and appreciate the feedback. Feel free to contact us by phone or live chat should you have any questions or need our assistance. Thank you and have a delightful day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed June 3, 2019

    I've always been with Reliant, but Direct Energy knocked at my door and I decided to switch. I’m at a point where I have credit because Direct Energy is reimbursing me for the plan that I had to cancel with Reliant.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Yolanda, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please feel free to reach out via phone or live chat. Have a fantastic day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed June 3, 2019

    When I moved and bought my own house, I started with Direct Energy. I haven't had any problems with them and it hasn't given me any problems. The first time I dealt with their CS team was when I was signing up and the next time was when I switched over. The reps were both good. Back in May, I got an email and at the end of the email, it said, "You could call this number to ask more questions," and so that was when I called. I used to do the prepaid and just last month, I switched over to the monthly. My favorite thing about the whole thing is that I can pay for it online so I’m not late.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Paula! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed June 3, 2019

    I heard about Direct Energy from my mom and I’m happy with our monthly prices that we pay. I’m pleased with my service and working with them is great. We’re not afraid to have the air on.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Rosio, thanks for your amazing review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a fantastic day!

    Verified purchase
    PricePunctuality & SpeedReliability

    Reviewed June 2, 2019

    I had an energy provider and they told me about Direct Energy. The rates or some plans that they had helped me make a decision to move on to them. They are better than my previous carrier because of the plan that I have. It started to get a little bit more expensive and I started to question it a little bit but I don't know if it was because of the area that I was on or the appliances that I had. Right now, the bill has come down a little bit but there are some other providers that are a little bit cheaper and reliable. I am on the free weekends plan and I like it. I'm a working person so I'm not at my place during the week and most of my energy consumption is on the weekend. To me, it's beneficial.

    The experience with Direct Energy has been good. We haven't had outages and when we do, they're resolved pretty fast. If there are outages, it's a major outage everywhere, not just my home. So, that's good reliability. I would refer Direct Energy but I would ask people to look over their plans first. For me, the plans work but for some other people, it might not.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you, Perla, for taking the time for the positive review! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all customers. If there is ever anything we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed June 2, 2019

    We just got hit with a storm yesterday and now we're being told to prepare to be without power for two to three days. But how are we supposed to prepare for that? We’re not gonna get any sort of reimbursement for any of the food that’s going bad in the fridge and for anything that’s going on. I’m not happy at the moment. We’re without power. There was zero communication with Direct Energy. They didn't tell us to expect power outages or be prepared. The power went out then two hours later, they finally sounded out an announcement about what's happening and about the power lines.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Morning Michael,

    We completely understand your frustration and apologize for the inconvenience of being without power. Direct Energy cannot determine when an outage will occur unless we have interrupted your services due to non-payment for which we do issue a disconnection notice prior to the disconnect date. In the event of a power outage or bad weather, we recommend contacting the local utility for any updates via phone or their website.

    We are aware that several severe storms passed through the state and the local utilities are actively working to restoring power to thousands of customers. The utility is encouraging customers to examine their meter based and weatherhead to inspect for damage. If damage has occurred, you will need to contact an electrician before power can be restored.

    Should you need assistance with the meter or weatherhead, please feel free to contact the local utility directly. Should you need assistance with your rate plan, billing or online account, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a wonderful week!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed June 2, 2019

    I have a good experience with Direct Energy. It’s just I noticed that my monthly payments are being a little high I guess because of the temperature being so high. But I am happy with the service.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Maria,

    Thank you for this review regarding your firsthand experiences with our company. We certainly appreciate your feedback and look forward to servicing your future needs. Have an amazing day!

    Verified purchase
    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 2, 2019

    A lot of different providers offered me their services. I liked everything about Direct Energy such as their prices. My bill was cheaper than what I had expected for a month, especially I was in a two-bedroom apartment. And before I moved to the one I’m in now, I had switched to a lot of electricity provider because they all kept overcharging me and they kept sending me double bills for stuff that I had already paid. Direct Energy is more upbeat. They are more straightforward and the price stays the same. Direct Energy is really good. I’m happy with it right now. It’s going really well for us. Back in May, I contacted them. I needed a little bit of an extension because I was gonna get paid on a Friday and I knew the electricity bill was coming up so I told Direct Energy I would get paid. They helped with that.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Juwan,

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and it sounds like we achieved that goal with you. We want every experience to be “five stars”! Glad to hear you love our services!

    Verified purchase
    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 1, 2019

    I've had Direct Energy for over two years. They have cheaper rates and they're pretty good. I'm also able to monitor my usage online. It was good dealing with the team when setting up the service and when I had to renew the rate that I was on.

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    Direct Energy
    Response from Direct Energy

    Grace,

    Thanks very much for your great review of our company. We're glad you felt the usage calendar was well done. It’s something we’ve worked hard on and we’re pleased our efforts resonated with you. Have a pleasant day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed June 1, 2019

    The reps at Direct Energy would answer any questions. I haven't had any problems in this couple of years with them.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Freddy! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

    Verified purchase
    PriceStaff

    Reviewed June 1, 2019

    We were with TXU when there was a guy going around our neighborhood, trying to get people to switch to Direct Energy and he talked us into it. He was nice and he explained the packages. Direct Energy’s cheaper. Our bills have been lower and we like it.

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    Direct Energy
    Response from Direct Energy

    Joni,

    We are delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate you with a better rate plan. Thank you for the positive feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need any assistance. Have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed May 31, 2019

    I was looking to find a lower rate three years ago and I found Direct Energy. They seemed to be the most competitive rate at the time. The experience has been good but last time, I wasn’t directly notified that my plan had expired. When I went on their website to pay the bill, I looked at my left-hand side and I saw energy savings or plan change. So, I got in and changed the plan. However, I did not realize that the rate was based on energy usage. For example, if I use 1000 kilowatts or less a month, I would pay 10.1 cents per kilowatt hour. If I increased it to 2,500, then it would decrease to 8.1 cents. I was assuming that by signing up with that one-year plan, no matter what my usage, I would receive the same rates. So, in that way, I was a little disappointed.

    The customer service at Direct Energy has always been excellent and the cost has remained the same. We have a lot of leaks, cracks in doors and stuff we need to be repaired, put more weathering strips and so forth that would keep the hot air and cold air from coming in. Plus, the appliances over the years have changed and upgraded and they’re very energy efficient so that’s reflected in our bill and my usage.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Mary,

    Thank you for the open and honest review based on your personal experiences with us. We are glad to be able to assist with your energy needs. Regarding your concern, we issue renewal notices with your invoice on page 3 60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent.

    During each renewal period, there are multiple plans to review in your online portal that consists of different promotions. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

    When reviewing the renewal rates, the 3 tiers displayed in the EFL are the average price per kWh based on those specific usage amounts including the TDU (local utility) fees, however, it is the energy charge provided below the tiers that you are actually agreeing to pay per kWh and displayed on your monthly invoices.

    Should you have any additional concerns or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a momentous week!

    Verified purchase
    Online & AppStaff

    Reviewed May 31, 2019

    We decided on using Direct Energy based on the cost as well as some of the options that were available to us. So far, it’s been good. It was an easy setup, and so far, we have no issues at this point. And I like the information that’s provided on the website. That’s been really helpful and so easy to get to.

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    Direct Energy
    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Yolanda! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed May 31, 2019

    I heard about Direct Energy from my daughter and I liked their price. I went with them and by the day that I needed their service, it was ready. Also, they're better than than the provider I had previously in terms of service and payments.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Mary,

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and it sounds like we achieved that goal with you. We want every experience to be “five stars”! Glad to hear you love our services!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 30, 2019

    I was moving into my first apartment and had a couple of friends that used Direct Energy. Their prices are super affordable. I'm single and only have one income. Plus, working with them makes life super easy. Anytime I have an issue like if my payment didn’t go through, they're super quick to respond back. Every time I call, I never had to wait for very long. They always pick up the phone pretty quickly. And mostly, they literally fix problems within 15 minutes. I also like that they're part of CenterPoint because CenterPoint always calls me if we have an outage and tell me when they are gonna have it fixed. Then they also call back once it's fixed. I love Direct Energy. I refer my friends to them a lot.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you, Taylor, for taking the time for the positive review! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all customers. If there is ever anything we can do in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 30, 2019

    Direct Energy was referred to me. I called in and it was easy signing up. They were courteous. I like the rates and I'm glad I have them. I enjoy working with them. I have shared my experience with somebody else.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Sandra,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review! We are proud to be your trusted energy provider. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat at www.directenergy.com should you need our assistance. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 30, 2019

    Direct Energy has different plans, which is why they have flexibility. Plus, their rates are pretty competitive. Moreover, I've had a pretty good experience interacting with their customer service.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us, William. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and it sounds like we achieved that goal with you. We want every experience to be “five stars”! Glad to hear you love our services!

    Contract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed May 29, 2019

    I was with Direct Energy for 2.5 years, they were a good company until I forgot to renew this past April. My bill went from .04/Kwh to .17/kwh!!!! This should be illegal... This is more than 3 times the rate! Isn't this called price gouging? I was within a few days of my renewal deadline and they were not forgiving, and then to top it off it takes 2 more billing cycles for the cancellation to finalize. Two months of over $400 bills! Even the NYSEG rep was surprised to hear how much they were charging. Yes, granted, it was my bad that I forgot to renew, but what the hell happened to giving someone a break and at least working with them to come up with a reasonable agreement. Nothing but greed... I will NEVER recommend this company to anyone.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Suzanne,

    Thank you for the open and honest review based on your personal experiences with us. We are glad to be able to assist with your energy needs.

    Regarding your concern, we issue renewal notices with 60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. This notice informs you to renew on anothe fixed rate or the account will automatically be placed on a variable rate which is subject to change monthly. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in the online portal or by speaking with an agent.

    As with enrollments, cancellations and rate changes, it can take 1-2 billing cycles to take effect based on your utility. We do apologize if this information was not thoroughly communicated.

    Verified purchase
    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 29, 2019

    I liked the plans that Direct Energy had. Customer service was good and they answered all my questions. With Direct Energy, my bill’s pretty low.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you, Alejandra, for taking the time for the positive review! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all customers. If there is ever anything we can do in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed May 29, 2019

    I like that I have lower bills with Direct Energy. I've always had great service, too. Otherwise, I wouldn't have stayed with them for so long. And I'm getting ready to have to cancel it because they don't service the area where I moved to. So, I'm not very thrilled about that, but I can't help where they service or not service. I talked with somebody because I just renewed my plan, and that was before I knew I was moving. Everything went great. They're always helpful.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Lesha,

    Thank you for the great review and rating! We appreciate your loyalty and trust to Direct Energy for many years. Congrats and best of luck with your move!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed May 29, 2019

    I have Direct Energy in an apartment where my son stays. For this last bill, he wasn't there but the bill was 121. It was high so I wouldn't recommend them right now.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Morning Christine,

    Thank you for this open and honest review of our company. We provide you the fixed energy rate for your electricity. Oncor is your local utility that reads the meter, manages your power lines, etc., and they charge you for delivery of your electricity monthly based on your total usage.

    Regarding the invoices, they will fluctuate monthly depending on the usage consumed and the amount of days included within the dates of service. For example, when enrolling for services the first invoice may be less due to the billing cycle and may consume less usage during a short period of days, while next month could be higher due to increased usage and longer amount of days included in the billing cycle.

    As a friendly reminder, your monthly invoices and usage may be reviewed and managed in your online portal. Here is a link for reducing your electricity usage: https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/energy-efficiency

    Should you have any additional concerns or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a momentous week!

    Customer ServicePricePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2019

    If I could give a negative star rating for this company, I would!! They overcharge for services, and customer service does not pick up. Waiting time was over 50 minutes, and still no agent. Did an online chat, really getting nowhere. Simple enough, you still don’t get a better deal. Contact your provider with rates. For example, NYSEG can not charge a mark up of what the purchase price is. This company does. Buyer beware!!!! When you pay $0.13/kWh and $0.77/therm more than what you should, that is highway robbery!! They should be investigated!!

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Daniel, we regret to hear that you had this kind of experience regarding your rate plans. We issue renewal notices 60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in the online portal or by speaking with an agent.

    As indicated on the renewal notices, should you not renew on another fixed rate, the account will automatically be placed on a variable rate which is subject to change monthly until a new fixed rate has been agreed upon or the account has been canceled.

    Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat at www.directenergy.com should you need our assistance or have any questions or concerns. Thank you and have a pleasant day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed May 28, 2019

    I had been using Bounce and Direct Energy bought them out. I have different rental properties and when they come empty, I get the utilities on to make ready. I occasionally sign up for something. I’m happy with Direct Energy and I have it on the one property I have on a constant basis. I've used them when I had a turnover on another property. The bills seem like a good deal.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Don! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed May 28, 2019

    My mom had Direct Energy at the other house we used to live in, and when I moved to a different location, I had it transferred to my name ‘cause she passed away. We had an outage one time and the whole block was down, and then they came out and fixed it.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi James, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs and we are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you need assistance. Have a splendid week!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2019

    I started with Direct Energy in March and so far, so good. The rate they gave me was interesting and good. I’m paying way less than with other energy companies. Plus, my interactions with Direct Energy's reps have been very good. They were very professional and knowledgeable about their products. My previous provider was rude at times and asked little questions. It was like they were pushing me off the phone. But Direct Energy is not that way.

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    Hi George,

    We are delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate you with a better rate plan. Thank you for the positive feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need further assistance.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 28, 2019

    I used Reliant. But Direct Energy is more affordable and I like the deal they had. However, not all the employees are well informed. The deal, I thought, was 100 days free and then the rest was free weekends or something like that. And then the billboard was somewhat misleading. But we got it all figured out.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Nia,

    Thank you for the positive review, we greatly appreciate your feedback and would like to apologize for the miscommunication regarding the free weekend rate plan. Should you ever need our assistance, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you again and have a pleasant day!

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    Reviewed May 27, 2019

    I had Reliant before and then I switched to Direct Energy. I used to have 8.6 kilowatts and the weekend free. When I was trying to get renewed, I talked to their customer service and they offered me 12.5. But when I went online, I got 12.0 for one year. The offer online was better than what they offered when I called in. I used to always do two years, but I only did it one year this time because it was too close for my deadline and I found a better deal when I went searching to renew.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Jesus, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market. If you ever have any questions going forward, please contact us via phone or live chat. Have a fantastic day!

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    Reviewed May 27, 2019

    Direct Energy has been around for a while and my parents used to have it. After TXU, they were the next one that came up in my mind. I use Direct Energy on a house that is a rental and the tenants like that Direct Energy has the nights and the weekends free. So far everything has been good. I would definitely recommend Direct Energy. They are worth a try.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Carlos,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review! We are proud to be your trusted energy provider. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat at www.directenergy.com should you need our assistance. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 27, 2019

    One of my family members were with Direct Energy and he had a good prices on electricity. So I also gave Direct Energy a try and I liked it. I've been with them for as long as now. Every time I've called, they were very polite and helpful. I've always had good experience with them.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Aldo,

    We are delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate you with a better rate plan. Thank you for the positive feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need our assistance.

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 26, 2019

    I found out about Direct Energy because my aunt had an account with them. I decided to open an account, and they were good. I didn't see that the prices were too high. So, that was a good thing. They didn't fail on me or anything and were really helpful.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We are delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate your energy needs. Thank you for the positive feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need our assistance.

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    Reviewed May 26, 2019

    I had Direct Energy when I first moved to Houston back in 2001. I then moved to my sister and she had another company. And then Direct Energy was taken to my house and got it ready. I haven't had a problem with them. We had some power outage here in my neighborhood, but that was a whole community outage.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Kendrick, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

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    Price

    Reviewed May 25, 2019

    My experiences with Direct Energy are going okay, but we need to get it cheaper. Other than the pricing, everything’s good.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you, Gaylon, for taking the time for the review! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all customers. If there is anything we can do, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 25, 2019

    I've been with Direct Energy for a couple of years. Their price made me use them. Plus, their lights stay on. My interactions with their team have been fine. I'm satisfied with Direct Energy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Alan, Thank you for the great review and rating! We appreciate your loyalty and trust to Direct Energy for many years. If you ever need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat.

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 24, 2019

    A coworker referred me to Direct Energy. I used Stream before but Direct Energy is definitely much better. I had a lower bill. Customer service was very professional and courteous. They helped me with each individual plan until I decided which one I wanted. I ended up getting a plan on the internet and they helped me figure that one as well. The 19 weekends special rate is also very good especially I work all week long. It's just me and my wife. The majority of the electricity we use, we use on the weekends. Everything is fine.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We are delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate you and your wife with a better rate plan. Thank you for the positive feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need further assistance.

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    Reviewed May 24, 2019

    The rates of the companies I used before kept going up every year. I called and checked different companies then switched to Direct Energy. The complete bill now is more on how many kilowatts I use - the average. Overall, Direct Energy is okay but my electric provider Oncor keeps going up on their rates.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon George,

    Thank you for this open and honest review of our company. We provide you the fixed energy rate for your electricity. Oncor is your local utility that reads the meter, manages your power lines, etc, and they charge you for delivery of your electricity monthly based on your total usage which is why the monthly average displayed on your invoice may increase or decrease.

    Should you have any additional concerns or need further clarification, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a momentous week!

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    Reviewed May 24, 2019

    We had Bounce Energy before, and they said they were ending their company and they were transferring us to Direct Energy. I’ve always had pretty good service with Bounce, and Direct has pretty much given us the same, good-quality service that we needed. At first, we were struggling because we didn't acquire our information properly for our account. But after that, we haven’t had any problems with them.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Danielle! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Reviewed May 23, 2019

    Direct Energy has been recommended to me. I've been with them for two and a half months and so far, so good. The sign-up process was quick and easy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Juan, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

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    Reviewed May 23, 2019

    I feel good working with Direct Energy. I just came newly to my place and started using Direct Energy from day one. So far, the service has all been fine.

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    Senthilkumar,

    Thank you for the positive feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need further assistance.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 23, 2019

    We’ve been a customer of Direct Energy for a long time. It’s one of the first ones I looked up and they had a good deal so I went with them. Over the past five years, there has been a little bit more engagement. I do everything online and I like that feature. That’s been pretty consistent. There was one time I called and chatted via email with a representative. I had referred a friend to their $50 credit and she used my referral code. But Direct Energy wouldn’t give me the credit which was weird. The conversation kinda just died. To me, it wasn’t worth it. I just told them to give my friend the credit which they did. Other than that, I don’t have any complaints.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Jesse,

    Thank you for the great review and rating! We appreciate your loyalty and trust to Direct Energy for many years.

    Regarding the refer a friend program, the referral code must be added within the first 24 hours of the person being referred to enrollment, then the account credits are applied within 1-2 bill cycles as long as both accounts are active and in good standing.

    Upon review of the account, the person you referred, unfortunately, did not provide your referral code within 24 hours of their enrollment.

    Should you have any questions or need our assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a great rest of your week!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 22, 2019

    Direct Energy has comparable and competitive prices. Plus, interacting with their team has been good. We have had no issues and we're happy with Direct Energy. People should use it.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review! We are proud to be your trusted energy provider. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat at www.directenergy.com should you need our assistance. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

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    Price

    Reviewed May 22, 2019

    I liked Direct Energy's pricing and I've been with them for a month. So far, I have seen a lower monthly bill.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for the great rating and review, Dalia!

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    Punctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 21, 2019

    I was doing a Google search, and I saw Direct Energy and I liked the deal. I've had them for a long time and they’ve done a good job for me for the last five years. They're the main one that I've had since I graduated from college. The reps are usually quick on fixing whatever you need them to fix and I’ve had no problems at all with Direct Energy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us this exceptional review based on your firsthand experiences with our company. We are pleased to hear that you are greatly satisfied and appreciate the feedback. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat at www.directenergy.com should you need our assistance. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

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    Price

    Reviewed May 21, 2019

    My previous company went went up too high so I transferred to Direct Energy. They also went up on me because my contract had expired. But recently, I redid it, and I'm only gonna be paying a certain amount every month instead of depending on what I use. I'm hooked up for 12 months, and for this past month, I didn't have to pay that high price that I was paying. It's been great so far.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Frank, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. Regarding your concern, we issue renewal notices with your invoice on page 3, 60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a fantastic day!

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed May 21, 2019

    I’ve been using Direct Energy for years. I have them at the apartment complex that I manage and the service has been good. Our tenants are responsible for the electricity though so we turn on the electricity only when we’re fixing the place up between tenants. With Direct Energy, I don’t have to sign a contract and can have it for just 10 days.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for the review! We are glad we could assist in your energy needs!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 20, 2019

    Direct Energy accommodated me with a better rate and my bill went down since I did that. When I call them and talk to them about my bill, they are wonderful and very respectful. I've been with Direct Energy for almost 6 years and I’m very happy with them.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Pamela,

    We are delighted to hear that we were able to accommodate you with a better rate plan. Thank you for the positive feedback, don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need further assistance.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPriceOnline & AppProcess

    Reviewed May 20, 2019

    I was with Ambit Energy before and a co-worker told me about Direct Energy. Their price was lower per kilowatt than Ambit's and they were having a good thing so I was getting 8 cents a kilowatt at the time I switched over to them. Also, their website is very user-friendly and things are so online-driven now that I don’t ever really have to talk to anybody anymore. Compared to that, Ambit's website wasn’t as user-friendly and their contract wasn't as clearly defined. So, working with Direct Energy has definitely made things easier.

    But they used to be a lot better compared to Blaze, TXU and other companies and their rates really haven’t been much lower as of late. I’m also a little frustrated that they didn’t notify me when my contract went up. My rate went from 10 cents a kilowatt to 18 cents a kilowatt when my contract expired and I wound up getting a bill that was double compared to the previous month's.

    I also feel like the communication hadn’t been as good as it had been in the past. Before, they had different deals and for the last two years, they said that if I signed up, they'd send lanterns to another country that had no electricity. I thought that was really cool. I wholeheartedly liked Direct Energy because of the giving back and I was very disappointed that there was not an option for that this year. That program made me feel like I was already paying for my electricity and at least, they were also giving back to somebody else. But this year they didn’t notify me about any promotion and just said to sign up. There was no giving back like there normally was.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Tiffany,

    Thank you for the open and honest review based on your personal experiences with us. We are glad to be able to assist with your energy needs.

    Regarding your concern, we issue renewal notices with your invoice on page 3 60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. During each renewal period, there are multiple plans to review in your online portal that consists of different promotions. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 19, 2019

    The customer service at Direct Energy is good. The nights are free, which is nice. It is a very good advantage. We are happy with Direct Energy so far.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Nuja! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 19, 2019

    Direct Energy's customer service is good. Every time I call, they’re friendly on the service line. I’ve had other providers in the past and I’ve been a previous Direct Energy customer, too. I’m glad to have energy like anybody else.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Anthony, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

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    Contract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed May 19, 2019

    I was a door-to-door salesman for Direct Energy back in 2012. I got no problem with the service but I find it weird that every time I decide to renew our contract, they would say that I'm a first time customer when I've been with them since 2013. I'm always offered lower rates from what I usually have but I'm never informed when my contract expires and I would find out when I get a high bill. Usually, they get everything taken care of on the spot and they are always courteous and respectful. Everything is working out just fine.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Axel,

    Thank you for the great review based on your personal experiences with us. We are glad to be able to assist with your energy needs. Regarding your concern, we issue renewal notices with your invoice on page 3 60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. During each renewal period, there are multiple plans to review in your online portal that consists of different promotions. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

    Should you have any questions or concerns in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a momentous day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 18, 2019

    I needed lights fast and a friend of mine referred Direct Energy to me. She said that they are pretty cool. All my interactions with their team have been good. They answered my questions properly and got back with me in a timely manner. My experience so far has been fine. But we only had them since March.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thanks very much, Mignon for your balanced and fair review of our company! We certainly value your opinion and appreciate the feedback.

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    Online & AppReliability

    Reviewed May 18, 2019

    Direct Energy has always been very reliable. They have very cheap wattage per hour, per day. Right before I got Direct Energy, I was living with somebody and they selected a different electricity provider. I wasn’t satisfied with the kilowatt per hour that they were being charged. I had Direct Energy a long time ago when I was younger and it's very user-friendly now. It's a lot more accessible through the app and it's very easy to get in touch with customer service. Financially, it has been a lot less stressful to think about what my bill is gonna be especially with the plan that I've selected for my lifestyle and working habit. I love free nights and weekends and it definitely accommodates the lifestyle that I have. Thus far, I've definitely bragged to about 1,000,000 people how low my electricity bill has been since I got with Direct Energy again.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Joshua! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Reviewed May 17, 2019

    I used to be with Bounce Energy and they transferred the service over to Direct Energy. We've been with Direct Energy for about a month now, and so far, it has worked for us.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Trevor, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 17, 2019

    We were transferred over to Direct Energy from Bounce Energy. Direct Energy's service is good for me. However, their reps are really hard to understand. They’re all Hispanic. But I could get through it and they are very friendly.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thanks very much for your balanced and fair review of our company, Robert! We certainly value your opinion and appreciate the feedback. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat should you need assistance. Thank you and have an amazing day!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 17, 2019

    Direct Energy is good. I was using Green Mountain Energy at first, but during the winter, they sent me an outrageous light bill. It was $500, which was what I made in a whole week and I had other bills to pay. My landlord told me about Direct Energy. They are cheaper and easier to pay, which made a lot of difference. I couldn't pay Green Mountain over the phone. I had to get a money order and send it to them through the mail. Their service wasn't top-notch. They had an app, but wouldn't help me and my wife try to set it up. They need to be more than happy to help customers but they weren't. Direct Energy has been really helpful. They were more than happy to help me in any and every which way. The Google Chrome part they sent me was useful and helps me out a lot. I can play my music off of it. I can also ask random questions that come to my head. I would definitely recommend Direct Energy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you, Guadalupe, for taking the time for the positive review based on your firsthand experiences with us! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all of our customers. If there is ever anything we can do in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 16, 2019

    My experience with Direct Energy as well as my interaction with their team members has been great. I have taken advantage of the special offers that Direct Energy is offering for the weekends, and I like that service.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Maximiliano! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Reviewed May 16, 2019

    I have no problem with Direct Energy and I would recommend it. We’ve been with Direct Energy since we bought the place in Alpine. And originally, we were trying to go with West Texas Utilities, and they directed us over to Direct Energy. So, we had stayed with them and haven’t been unhappy. The fixed rate seems to be fine. We’re there in the wintertime, and we’re gone for the rest of the time.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Al, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

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    Price

    Reviewed May 15, 2019

    I have been with Direct Energy for four years. The cost has been fine but it went up this year and they should lower it some. I like the free weekends though and I've recommended Direct Energy to my boyfriend's son and daughter and they both signed up.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Debra,

    We are very pleased to hear you are satisfied with our services. We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 15, 2019

    One of my friends gave me Direct Energy's info. The service is very good. The customer service is also very good. Working with Direct Energy has made my life worry-free.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Levi,

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and it sounds like we achieved that goal with you. We want every experience to be “five stars”! Glad to hear you love our services!

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    Reviewed May 14, 2019

    I've been Direct Energy's customer for 30 years. I've stayed with them because whenever I get approached by another company, Direct Energy matched their rate. I won't move. They didn't do it this time as much, but it wasn't that much more. We have some real property so we do get temporary service, and that's starting to become a problem. Trying to get new service without any hassle is the only problem we have. Other than that, I'd recommend Direct Energy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Judy! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. Regarding temporary services, we recommend enrolling on our month to month variable plan known as the Bright Choice which does not consist of a contract or cancellation fee. All the best!

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    Reviewed May 14, 2019

    I’m enjoying Direct Energy just fine. I work in the power industry. So, I generate power for the State of Texas and I’m glad to be a part of it.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Michael! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Price

    Reviewed May 14, 2019

    I looked up some of the plans that were available for my ZIP code on the internet. I was trying to figure out what would be a good price for me, but I couldn’t make sense of it. One of the neighbors had Direct Energy so that was the one I went with. You have to stay below or above a certain average and every one of those rates are three tiers. Depending on what part of the year it is, I'm close to one or I'm falling into one of the other ones. So I have not noticed any difference in my bill. But I haven't had any issues, which is good.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Morning Luis,

    We certainly would like to apologize for any confusion regarding the rate plans. The average rate shown is based on 2000kWh and includes the utility fees. The energy charge is the actual fixed rate shown in the EFL below the rate plan and shown on your monthly invoices. Should you need clarification regarding the rate or usage, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. We look forward to hearing from you. Thank you and have a pleasant day!

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    Reviewed May 13, 2019

    I've gotten one bill so far after going with Direct Energy and it was pretty low. So, I'm happy with their service so far.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the 5-star rating, Nicholas! All the best!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 13, 2019

    We’ve used Direct Energy for a long time and our experience has been fine. The cost has been the same and it's good. They were calling to let me know that my contract was about to expire so I could set up a new one. I talked to a lady and she was fine.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Misty, thanks for your review! We are glad that you're enjoying our services! If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us for help. Have a wonderful day!

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    Reviewed May 12, 2019

    I've been using Direct Energy for many years. When we first moved to our place, the phones were already in but we weren’t happy with the way that they worked. So, we looked around and decided we'd try Direct Energy. My wife talked to them a couple of times. She was wondering why our monthly payments had gone way up. And they checked and said, "You haven't signed back up." My wife then goes, "Well, I sign back up." And now, the payments are back to normal.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Billy, thanks very much for your balanced and fair review of our company! We certainly value your opinion and appreciate the feedback.

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2019

    We have a list of people that we can work with and Direct Energy had better plans and rates. Plus, their customer service has been great and my experience has been good any time I called. Their reps were very knowledgeable and helpful. Even in some situations where I got things that I probably shouldn’t have gotten, they would give me a courtesy and say that they'd let it happen that one time. However, when we moved less than a mile to a new apartment complex, the light bill here has been way more expensive than the light bill at the other complex.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Joleesia! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 12, 2019

    The sales rep from Direct Energy was really good and straightforward. He broke everything down, and anything that I needed to know he had an answer. He explained to us how people were able to go up on your property taxes if you're not aware of what you're paying for your electric bills. It was like if they saw that you can pay a certain amount on the light bill then they can go ahead and go up on the taxes. The customer service was good. I received my Echo and it works well. We have been with Direct Energy for over 20 years and our bill is cheaper than when we were still with TXU.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for the great review and rating! We appreciate your loyalty and trust to Direct Energy for many years. If you ever need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a great day!

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    Reviewed May 11, 2019

    The company that I currently was with was raising prices on me. And I did most of my energy use from the weekends. Direct Energy had a free weekend plan I was looking for. I was able to choose my start date and I signed up through the phone. And so, they were able to give me an estimated bill based on usage over the phone. I feel like I'm definitely saving a lot of money since switching over to Direct Energy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Juan, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 11, 2019

    I like Direct Energy. I was looking for cheaper rates online, and Direct Energy had the cheapest in my area. I was paying for TXU Energy about 18 cents per kilowatt hour, and now, I’m down for seven. The team at Direct Energy was knowledgeable, very awesome, and respectful people. I have recommended a lot of people.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Rafael! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 10, 2019

    It's usually in the summer months that we start getting double and triple the wattage charge. I do expect to see the upper bills. But we are rarely home during the summer, and we should not still be paying 4,000 kilowatts a month. So we decided to change providers and went to Direct Energy. Their sales representative was phenomenal. She listened, looked at my other bills and pretty much said the same exact thing as me. There's absolutely no way in the world that happened. So she understood my frustration. I liked her quite a bit.

    I've paid two bills now, and it went up $18 from one bill to the next. So that's pretty good, considering we were in the 70's one month, and we're 85 this month. So $18, I can deal with that. Hopefully, next month, we start hitting the 90's and it only goes up $50. Then, I'd be happy. I'd like to keep it under that $300 mark. As of right now, I would recommend Direct Energy.

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    We appreciate the positive feedback, Shauna! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Reviewed May 10, 2019

    Direct Energy shot straight with me. They didn't ** me like TXU Energy did. I've been with them for two months now and it has been going great. They've done everything they said they were gonna do. Also, the cost is great. It's a decent rate I can afford. I was getting bills for $600 and it was outrageous. And now, I'm getting bills like half of that. So, I'm loving it.

    The customer service is topnotch. Switching to Direct Energy has put money in my bank account. The other energy company was misbilling me twice for the same thing. It was worded in a different language, but it basically means the same thing. And it took one of Direct Energy's guys to recognize that and tell me that essentially were just ripping me off. They were charging me, being the provider and also the supplier, which is the same thing in just different wording. Direct Energy saved me about a $1000.

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    Mark,

    Thank you for taking the time for the amazing review! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all of our customers. If there is ever anything we can do in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

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    Contract & Terms

    Reviewed May 10, 2019

    My contract with another provider was up and it was due, and a saleslady from Direct Energy came at the right time. I’m now a customer for Direct Energy, and my monthly bill has been quite steady. That’s one of the things I like. There are no spikes. Living in Corpus Christi, when you have a cold front, the temperature goes into 50 degrees, and the houses are not prepared for those kinda temperatures. You see an increase in your bill, but that’s kinda normal.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Luis! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    A few years ago, someone came to the house and they were talking about saving money on energy. So, we decided to switch from Reliant to Direct Energy and we haven’t had any problems with the service. There are cases when some electrical storms come through and the power goes out but that’s kinda normal in Houston. As far as the rates, we don’t have any problems so far either. I’ve noticed that in the winter time, our rate is much, much lower. In the summer time, it goes up higher, but it’s not as high as our recent provider was. It’s still lower than what we were getting from Reliant.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for taking the time to give us a wonderful rating based on your experience with our company. We certainly value you as a customer and appreciate your feedback. Feel free to contact one of our live chat agents at www.directenergy.com should you have any questions or need our assistance. Thank you and have a delightful day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    I've been with Direct Energy for three years now and my experience has been okay. But the bills go up and down. Some months, they were really high, and some months, they were lower. My interactions with their reps have been fine though.

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    Hi Gina, thanks for your review! We're glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions or concerns regarding your account, please let us know. Also, you may manage your account in your online portal. Have a fantastic day!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed May 9, 2019

    I had Reliance before and I was doing research online to see which offers comparable services and better rates, and it ended up being Direct Energy. My experience has been good. Their customer service has been great.

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    We appreciate the positive feedback, Roman! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & SpeedStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    Direct Energy has been awesome. I liked their rates compared to other providers. And they’re non-hassle. They’d call you, but they don’t hassle you like other energy bills. If you tell them you’re gonna pay a certain day, they don’t harass you like other ones I’ve had before. I’ve always had a lower monthly bill and what I also like with Direct Energy is that they have the weekends free. I’m usually not there. When I go to work, I don’t use a lot of energy, so I saved a lot of money. On the weekends is when I’m usually home with my husband and child. So, that’s when we use a lot of energy. And we know that during that time, we use the most energy. And we get free weekends, so our bill’s usually low.

    The team at Direct Energy is very friendly. If I know that if I missed a bill, and if I knew that I missed it or if I don’t have the automatic payment, they’re like, “Oh, yeah. You’re kind of a little bit late on the bill. If you can make the payment within a week, we’ll be grateful because we don’t wanna cut off your energy.” And they’d give you a call before they do that. So, it’s really awesome that they do that type of service and they don’t harass you. And at one time, I was short of money for nearly two and a half months, and I explained my situation. They were actually helpful during that time as well. So, that’s why I’ve become a very loyal customer to them. I have no issues with them.

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    Thank you, Karina, for taking the time for the positive review! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all of our customers. If there is ever anything we can do in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed May 8, 2019

    Our experience with Direct Energy has been going good so far. I recently had their service renewed and thus far it's affordable for two people staying in an apartment. However, I had one concern after my one year was done. I was overcharged. I didn’t have a clue that my term was done and then I had to renew it. But then when I called in to the customer service, they said that they have mentioned it in the last stages of the bills. I even called and messaged but I haven't been able to check all that. Other than that, the service is good. The customer service representative that I spoke with was okay, and his communication skills were okay, but not too good. He transferred the call to the manager to check over the issue then she figured it out and it was all settled.

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    Srinidhi,

    Thank you for the open and honest review based on your personal experiences with us. We are glad to be able to assist with your energy needs. Regarding your concern, we issue renewal notices with 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. During each renewal period, there are multiple plans to review in your online portal that consists of different promotions. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsStaff

    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    At the time I had gotten Direct Energy, their rates were cheaper. However, my monthly bill has increased a significant amount compared to what I started off with. Their customer service team has been helpful when I've called them though. Direct Energy is pretty good with keeping in touch and reminding me about renewing my contract. I looked at other companies to go with, but I ran out of time so I just signed the contract with Direct Energy again, but I think we’re gonna end up changing anyway. My husband told me that he got a quote from another company and that their rates were cheaper and they were willing to help us out with the cancellation fee.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Polly, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. As a friendly reminder, you may manage your usage in your online portal which will also help gauge your monthly invoice. Here is a link for reducing your electricity usage: https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/energy-efficiency If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

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    Reviewed May 7, 2019

    I've had Direct Energy for several years now and I really haven't had any issues with them. The cost has gone up a little bit this past year, but working with Direct Energy has been fine.

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    Hi Jennifer, thanks for your review! We are glad that you're enjoying our services! We apologize for the inconvenience and frustration the increase may have caused, due to cost increases for our energy supply, our prices are subject to change effective each renewal period. If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us for help. Have a wonderful day!

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    Customer ServicePunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    I’ve been with Direct Energy for 17 years. The way they talked and explained things to me made me go with them. I’m on a fixed income and disabled and they are just better for me. Everything is right for me. Plus, when I call somebody about a bill a little late, everything is fine. I just take it off on the next payment. I’m satisfied with Direct Energy and I ain't changing.

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    James,

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us. Our goal is 100% customer satisfaction and it sounds like we achieved that goal with you. We want every experience to be “five stars”! Glad to hear you love our services!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 6, 2019

    Direct Energy's service is wonderful. I think technology has made it wonderful where they can turn things on, turn things off, read your meter, and all that stuff without being there. Technology has helped them improve their service. The team at Direct Energy was good. And also, my wife kinda damaged our power line, and they came out and calmed her down. Mike was the guy that showed up and made her feel very comfortable, and she didn’t take power out for the neighborhood.

    She was pulling her RV into our spare piece of property, and when she made the turn, the tail end of the house swung out, snagged and pulled the telephone line that’s not in use, but it stretched the line beyond belief. When it finally parted, it made the power pole dent, which in turn made the line dent, and they come into contact with each other - submeters and breakers out on the power pole. We still can’t get electricians out here to fix the damage. Down here in Dilley and Cotulla, the oil patch has everybody busy, so we’re still waiting on electricians to come out and make repairs. But with Direct Energy, things are good.

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    Arden,

    Thanks very much for your balanced and amazing review of our company. I’m glad you felt our technology improvements were well done. It’s something we’ve worked hard on and we’re pleased our efforts resonated with you.

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    Price

    Reviewed May 5, 2019

    I utilized Direct Energy in the past and I really like the service. And the last time I had them a long time ago, it was way cheaper. So I’m trying it out to see if it’s gonna be beneficial to stay.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thanks very much for your balanced and fair review of our company, Latunya! We certainly value your opinion and appreciate the feedback.

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    Years ago, we logged on to a website called Power To Choose. There was an 800 number that you could call and on the other end, someone not affiliated with any company would walk you through what charges were actually there, because a lot of times, it was so confusing. The person on the other end helps you compare companies so you're comparing apples to apples. When we did, we felt that Direct Energy fit our needs the best and we've never been disappointed. We've used Reliant before and Direct Energy is so much more affordable and the plans are way better. Our bill dropped so much when we switched to them so we just kept signing up. They're also really quick to alert us when there is a power outage and that there are people working on it. They do a very good job of communicating, too. Right now, we're not on a plan. Our contract ran out and we're on a month-to-month with them. And even that has been lovely and affordable.

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    Thank you for the amazing review, Michelle! We are glad we could assist in your energy needs! We appreciate your business and certainly value you as a customer. If there is ever anything we can do in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed May 4, 2019

    My friend referred me to Direct Energy. Their customer service has been friendly and helpful. And my bills aren't high, so it's good.

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    We appreciate the positive feedback, Oneisha! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Reviewed May 3, 2019

    When I moved to Houston, Direct Energy was the recommended place to go from my landlord. This is the first time I’ve had to do an energy source company where it’s fend-for-yourself and my experience has been good. I don’t lose my energy bill or my energy at my house. My bills are pretty consistent so I don’t have any complaints.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you, Kalani, for taking the time for the positive review! At Direct Energy, we strive to meet the needs of all of our customers. If there is ever anything we can do in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed May 3, 2019

    Years ago, we were with TXU and they were ripping us on price. Direct Energy gave us a good deal and so we went with them. When I came up on my contract due date, their reps called to see if I wanted to renew. So, I asked what their price was gonna be and if it was going up. They said "No" so I decided to go and renew. The reps whom I spoke with were polite and everybody has been nice at Direct Energy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Lisa! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Reviewed May 2, 2019

    I was a customer of Direct Energy probably around 10 years ago before I got the service recently in the last two years. I was happy that my light bill has been less than $100. Signing up for the services went well. I didn't have any problems with the deposit or with anything.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Kendrick, thanks for your review! We are glad that you're enjoying our services! If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us for help via phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

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    Reviewed May 2, 2019

    When I moved to Texas and needed someone for energy and power, I asked someone who their energy provider was and they said Direct Energy. In the three years I’ve had them, the power went out for a significant period of time only once. And I liked the free weekend at one point. I’m not in a plan right now. I just transferred over a plan and I need to decide if I want to sign another plan with Direct Energy. It’ll really come down to what is the cheapest, especially with summer coming up. But I've never had an issue with anything and I would recommend Direct Energy.

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    Hi Alexandra, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

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    Price

    Reviewed May 1, 2019

    Direct Energy promised me a $100 gift card which I never got. The bill which I used several years is not that cheap and now, it is the same thing. They promised me a lower rate, but there is not much difference. I thought that Direct Energy was better when I signed up.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Dharmendra,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us your review of your experience with us. I do wish it was a more positive experience but appreciate the feedback none the less! We would be more than happy to review your account regarding the $100 you were offered.

    The rate displayed in your online portal is an average based on 2,000kWh that includes the fixed energy charge as well as the TDU charges. On the monthly invoices, you will see the fixed energy charge, TDU charge and the taxes listed separately for your review.

    As a friendly reminder, you may also use your mobile browser to log into the online portal to review account information or if simply making a payment you use the mobile wallet without having to log in. Here is a helpful link for reducing your electricity usage: https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/energy-efficiency

    Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

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    Sales & MarketingProcess

    Reviewed April 25, 2019

    I have been with Direct Energy for about three months now. They had a good program, so I decided to go with them. Thus far, I am very pleased with my energy consumption. I just wish they would do a little more advertising.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Ken! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed April 24, 2019

    I was a customer of Direct Energy several years ago and I've switched back to them for about a month now. My experience with them was good enough for me to return after using Our Energy who charged me about $80 too much. I have a one-bedroom apartment and my electric with Our Energy has been running $180. They also charged me a $300 deposit. Also, even though they overcharged me every month for almost a year, they still charged me the $175 termination fee. But with Direct Energy, my bill went down to 127. There was immediately a drop when I switched. Also, with them, there’s always somebody who answers the phone right away.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Meghan,

    Thank you for leaving us this exceptional review based on your firsthand experiences with our company. We are pleased to hear that you are greatly satisfied with the level of customer service you have received and look forward to servicing all your needs. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or by live chat should you need our assistance. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

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    Contract & TermsOnline & App

    Reviewed April 23, 2019

    Direct Energy's rates were competitive, so I went with them when it was time for me to choose a provider. It's easy enough to pay. I can pay majority of my bills including theirs on an app on my phone, so I don’t have to be sitting in front of a laptop or mail in a check like I did a decade and a half ago. Also, I know whenever we were having storm issues or when lines were down because we got frozen and I'd get text alerts. I renewed my contract with Direct Energy six to eight months ago and I've already recommended them to other friends of mine.

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    Nicholas,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review! We are proud to be your trusted electric provider. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or by live chat at should you need our assistance. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

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    Punctuality & SpeedOnline & App

    Reviewed April 22, 2019

    Direct Energy was part of the list of our neighborhood that we moved into and we used them as our electricity company for the free nights. We all work late so the free nights are an optimal thing for our specific situation. Our interactions with Direct were all online which was good in a way. However, I can never seem to get on their website. It constantly seems to be under maintenance so I can't look up where my energy usage is. Despite that, we have had Direct Energy’s service since February 1st and our monthly bill is about average and it is not bad.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Jonathan,

    We appreciate you taking the time to provide your personal experience with us. We are working diligently to improve processes within our company, website and mobile app to ensure that we have consistently great customer satisfaction.

    We recommend using your mobile browser to log into the online portal to review account information or if simply making a payment you use the mobile wallet without having to log in. Please don't hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat should you need our assistance or have any questions or concerns. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 20, 2019

    I saw some friends were using Direct Energy so I like to give it a try and my friends referred me. I've had a very good experience so far and they have a very fair rate. I like that it's a lower rate too. Month by month, it's very convenient for a landlord waiting for a month or two on the property and it’s much better than the term service. I don't have to cancel it or they may charge a fee for hydropower month-by-month. However, I had a bill due one day some time ago and a customer service representative called me and gave me some options. I said that I would like to pay and then I got redirected and talked to an agent. The agent spent about 30 minutes to find out my information and to figure out the situation. Other than that, the service is very good and the month-by-month plan is very suitable for my situation. I also recommend Direct Energy to a lot of friends and I show them how much I pay. They told me that they have joined and I love that.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Fujie,

    Thank you for taking the time to give us a wonderful rating based on your experience with our company. We certainly value you as a customer and look forward to servicing your needs. Keep in mind, we do offer the refer-a-friend program. Please feel free to contact one of our live chat agents should you have any questions or need our assistance. Thank you and have a delightful day!

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    Reviewed April 20, 2019

    We were with Just Energy and we moved, and we couldn’t have electricity where we work. We moved in with my dad. So, I was gonna go back with them because they were reasonable before and it turned out that Direct Energy was cheaper, so we went with them instead. Direct Energy's service was awesome. We didn’t have any issues with them and we’re not having any issues with them. Signing up wasn’t an issue as well. They had a flag saying that we had to pull a permit to get it turned on because we were in Royse City. And it turned out that Reliant had their information across because even though we’re in Royse City, we're in Verandah, so we don’t have to have that permit. So, it kinda put off getting the electric turned on as quickly as we needed it turned on. But that was on Reliant. I have recommended Direct Energy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Tina, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via phone or live chat. Have a fantastic day!

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    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    The rate Direct Energy gave me wasn't too high and so I went ahead and used their services. So far, my experience with them has been good. When I spoke to their reps, they've provided me with good customer service.

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    We appreciate the positive feedback, Ngozi! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPrice

    Reviewed April 19, 2019

    Direct Energy has good prices and offers a lot of good plans if you get into a contract, so it is cheaper at different times of the year. When I signed up for the service, I did everything online, which is one of the things that I like a lot about them. You can do a lot of things and you don’t have to call somebody every time you need something. They have an app which makes it easy to do things that you need to do on the go. So, that’s a positive thing.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for the wonderful review Heidi! We are presently making updates to the app and also recommend using your mobile browser to log into the online portal to review account information or if simply making a payment you may use the mobile wallet without having to log in. If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat for help. Have a wonderful day!

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    Reviewed April 18, 2019

    I moved from a location to this location and when I called my service provider, they said the company is taken over by Direct Energy, so I got to go with Direct Energy. The service is everything it says like it was when I was at the old house. Signing up with their service was very easy. I’ll recommend them.

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    We appreciate the 5-star rating and positive feedback, Sai! All the best!

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    Reviewed April 18, 2019

    I've had Direct Energy for many years and my bill has gone up. It used to be cheaper. I called in and asked why my bill is so high. The guy said he's gonna give me 16 watts. I asked if it would lower my bill and he said yes. I’m gonna look and see, but I’m not gonna change in any way because I don’t have any other electrical companies that I can depend on. The other ones turn you off or they will turn you on. You’re not stable. With Direct Energy, all I've had was good quality service because I’ve never had my light turned off.

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    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Lucinda! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Reviewed April 17, 2019

    Direct Energy is great. I've had them for about a year and a half and I haven't had any problems. One time, our electricity went out but it was in the whole block so there was really nothing that could be done about it. They also emailed me about the renewal and then it just renewed itself. I then noticed that the rate went up. Other than that, I’m very happy with the service. I just wish the rate would have been a little bit less.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Yolanda, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs.

    We issue renewal notices 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

    As a friendly reminder, you may also manage your services in the online portal and mobile app. If you ever have any questions, please let us know via phone or live chat. Have a fantastic day!

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    Reviewed April 17, 2019

    Direct Energy had a great deal and the package was much better. I signed up for the service over the phone but I have the app. It works and it’s good.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for the great review, Monica! We are glad we could assist in your electricity needs! We appreciate your business! Have a great day!

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    Reviewed April 16, 2019

    I've had Direct Energy for years and at that time, I got something that offered a lower price. But with the last couple of contracts, their rate has gone up. And the price this year was too high. I will not be with them in the future if they do that again. Also, there’s something about this electricity that doesn’t make sense. If they charge based on consumption and if I consume more, I would get electricity for less. The problem is that it discourages me from using less energy. And it goes in increments, like up to 1,000 or 2,000 kilowatts. I’m a bachelor and I don’t use as much energy, therefore I pay more for my energy. When electricity comes through to your house, one customer should not be charged any more than other regardless of how much you use because you pay a basic fee, and that should cover the cost. It shouldn’t waver at all.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Gaylon,

    Thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs.

    We issue renewal notices 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market. If a renewal has not been submitted by the contract expiration date, the service is automatically placed on the month to month variable rate.

    The rate displayed in your online portal is an average based on 2,000kWh that includes the fixed energy charge as well as the TDU charges. On the monthly invoices, you will see the fixed energy charge that you pay regardless of the total usage, the TDU charges and the taxes listed separately for your review.

    As a friendly reminder, you may also use your mobile browser to log into the online portal to review account information or if simply making a payment you use the mobile wallet without having to log in. Here is a helpful link for reducing your electricity usage: https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/energy-efficiency

    Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & Marketing

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    After spending more than a half hour on the phone trying to cancel my brand new contract I was told that All the computers in the call center in GUATEMALA were down and if I "still wanted to cancel" my contract I'd have to call back "in 3 or 4 hours" and go through the whole process again. What a scam! And customer service is in GUATEMALA?!? Are you kidding me? This is a joke of a utility company! I cannot get out of my contract fast enough! And I will stay up as long as it takes the computers to get back online in Guatemala to cancel this contract. What a complete farce! Shame on You!

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Patrice,

    We wanted to take a moment to apologize that your experience with our company was less than exceptional and would like to assist you in properly addressing your concerns. Upon review of your account, the gas enrollment was not activated and canceled per your request. Please disregard all enrollment emails as these are sent by our automated system.

    In reference to our customer service agents, we have agents in multiple locations. Should you need additional information, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a pleasant day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    I like the free weekends with Direct Energy and they have been working great for us. It helps us a lot. Direct Energy's service has been good since we got it. I recommend it to my friends.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Luis! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 15, 2019

    I went online to Light Up Texas and I reviewed a bunch of plans. Direct Energy had the best plan. The interactions with their team were very good and I had no problems at all. Since using Direct Energy, I have lower monthly bills. I have recommended them to friends and family.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Alan, thanks for your review! We are glad that you're enjoying our services! If you ever have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat for help. Have a wonderful day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 14, 2019

    Everything’s good with Direct Energy. I've had them for two years now. Their service is great, the kilowatt hours plus the free weekends. And with everything that I've talked to their reps about, they solved the problem. Their rate is lower compared to my previous provider. But now it is a little higher because I live in a penthouse and it's hot upstairs. My air conditioner works 24/7.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the 5-star rating and positive feedback, Isac! All the best!

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    Price

    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Our bill had been high so we changed over to Direct Energy. It was a good deal that we changed it over because our previous energy provider turned around and did me dirty. They charged me $700. My grandson said, "Grandma, we need to change our energy provider." Thus far, we've been with Direct Energy for two months and our experience with them has been fine.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Sarah,

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating! We really appreciate your feedback. If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

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    Reviewed April 13, 2019

    Direct Energy sent me a flyer and I checked it out. I tried it and I’m happy with it. They offered me something that I got interested in to save some money. Also, they’re fair compared to my previous provider. It was easy signing-up with them, and I just had to talk to them and they switched me over. I’d recommend them to a friend.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi David, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know via phone or live chat. Have a fantastic day!

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsSales & MarketingStaff

    Reviewed April 12, 2019

    A door to door salesman shows up and tells me he needs to check my energy bill to ensure I'm getting the most savings. After an aggressive and pushy sales experience, he gets enough info from me to sign me up for an account. Only after he leaves and I get the confirmation email do I discover that I'm now being switched to Direct Energy from my current provider. I did not want to switch, so I called the very next morning and cancelled my account. The contract guaranteed a 3-day, no penalty, grace period in which I could cancel. I received confirmation numbers for the cancellation of my account by email (after insisting they send me an email because apparently they don't, as a matter of company policy, confirm anything in writing unless it's to sign you up for something). Figured everything was all good.

    Seven days later I receive an email congratulating me for signing up with Direct Energy. Easy to forgive; sometimes automated emails fall behind actual paper trails. I decide to contact them again just to verify my account is cancelled. The rep I speak to has no record that I cancelled! So, I cancel again. Get new numbers confirming my cancellation via their chat service. 3 hours later I get another congratulatory email telling me to expect big savings in my next few billing periods. They refuse to cancel my account! Better Business Bureau contacted. ConsumerAffairs review written. I'm so glad I insisted on getting an email confirming my cancellation the day after I was enrolled, otherwise it'd just be my word against theirs. Do not sign up for an account with Direct Energy unless you want to be locked into an account with them with no way to get out of it.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Greg,

    We wanted to take a moment to apologize that your experience with our company was less than exceptional and would like to assist you in properly addressing your concerns. Upon review of your account, electric and gas services were not activated and canceled per your request. Please disregard all enrollment emails as these are sent by our automated system. Should you need additional information, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a pleasant day!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 12, 2019

    I have my home covered by Direct Energy for four months now. Aside from being a local company my bill is about a third cheaper than what I was paying before. When I signed up with them through the phone, the experience was very easy and I was really appreciative at the time. Direct Energy is doing awesome and I would definitely recommend them to a friend.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Edna,

    Thank you for leaving us this exceptional review based on your firsthand experiences with our company. We are pleased to hear that you are greatly satisfied with the level of customer service you have received and look forward to servicing all your needs.

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    Price

    Reviewed April 12, 2019

    The billing at Direct Energy is crazy. There was supposed to be a set rate of 6 or 7 and it jumped up automatically after a year. It went up to 13 and I wasn't happy with it. They were also charging me a lot more per service fee. It's not supposed to be a service because it was coming from my area. I contacted Direct Energy and it's like hitting a brick wall. They told me I gotta pay for service. That's not what I had been told, but I didn't have it in writing.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Troy,

    We wanted to take a moment to apologize that your experience was less than exceptional and would like to assist you in properly addressing your concerns.

    The rate displayed in your online portal is an average based on 2,000kWh that includes the fixed energy charge as well as the TDU charges. On the monthly invoices, you will see the fixed energy charge, TDU charge and the taxes listed separately for your review.

    If you ever have any questions, please let us know via phone or live chat. As a friendly reminder, you may also manage your services in the online portal and mobile app. Have a fantastic day!

    Verified purchase
    Installation & Setup

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    I was trying to get away from Reliant. Direct Energy was the first company that came along (I heard that some other people had them) and I wanted to try them out and see how they are. Getting my account set up was easy. I've been with them for a month and a half now and so far, I haven't had any issues.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Michelle,

    We appreciate you taking the time out of your day to provide an exceptional rating based on your experience with us. We are working diligently to improve processes within our company to ensure that we have consistently great customer satisfaction.

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 11, 2019

    Direct Energy was referred to me by a friend. I liked how their rate was lower than the other providers I have seen. Since using their service, I've been pretty happy. The service got changed at my new apartment without any issues. Also, their reps have been helpful.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Raghuveer,

    We appreciate you taking the time to provide your personal experience with us and look forward to assisting you with all of your electric needs. Have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    My father mentioned Direct Energy and I liked their rates. I went with them as my electricity provider and so far, I've noticed a difference with my bill.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Savin,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review! We are proud to be your trusted electric provider with reasonable rates for your home.

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    Customer ServiceContract & Terms

    Reviewed April 10, 2019

    I've been with Direct Energy for close to two years now and I like it. I have everything on autopay and I just renewed my contract. I've seen my bill go way up this year. So I called it in, and renewing the contract was pretty easy after that. Everything was great when I called.

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    Response from Direct Energy
    Scott,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review! We are proud to be your trusted electric provider. Have a momentous day!

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 9, 2019

    Direct Energy was one of the options given to me in the leasing office. I had somebody else before but Direct Energy's rates are a little bit cheaper. I paid for one month and I'm waiting on my second bill. So far, my service has been good and everybody has been cool. I'd recommend them if I get a little discount off of my light bill.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Dexter, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions, please let us know via phone or live chat. As a friendly reminder, you may also manage your services in the online portal and mobile app. Have a fantastic day!

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    Price

    Reviewed April 9, 2019

    The previous homeowner had Direct Energy before I did. I had it put in our name and I've been with the company since 2006. It’s been a good experience. But I’d tell friends to try them out first. Through the years, my bill fluctuated a little bit but not much. I wish they have a cheaper rate.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for leaving us such a great rating Shirley! We really appreciate your feedback.

    We issue renewal notices 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

    If you ever have any questions about your account, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a momentous day!

    Verified purchase
    Customer ServiceStaff

    Reviewed April 8, 2019

    When I moved to Texas, they didn't have the provider that I had back in Oklahoma. So I got Oncor and I've been with them for about three months now. Signing up with them was pretty simple process. I was surprised on how simple it was. I just called them up, and they walked me through the process of signing up, and gave them all my information. Within that same day, everything got hooked up, so it was all good. The lady that helped me sign up was patient and very helpful. Once they called me up and everything was set up, the gentleman that I talked to was pretty cool too. I use their Direct Energy application on the phone for Android to pay my bill and look at the usage. So far, they’ve been great. I'd definitely recommend them to friends.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Julian,

    Thank you for leaving us this exceptional review based on your firsthand experiences with our company. We are pleased to hear that you are greatly satisfied with the level of customer service you have received and look forward to servicing all your needs. All the best!

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed April 8, 2019

    Direct Energy offered the free 12 hours a day program. So far, they’re doing what they said they would do. It’s just that after the free 12 hours a day, which they told me I’ll have for at least 1 year, then I don’t know. I just got my bill in yesterday and it was very expensive. If I didn’t have the discount during the nights, my bill would be over $400. And this was the springtime. I didn't even run the AC one day and that was on 74. With the discount, my bill was like 220 or 230. Even so, I’ll be looking for other options because I’m not gonna be paying that much.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Pamela,

    Thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs.

    We issue renewal notices 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market. If a renewal has not been submitted by the contract expiration date, the service is automatically placed on the month to month variable rate.

    As a friendly reminder, you may also use your mobile browser to log into the online portal to review account information or if simply making a payment you use the mobile wallet without having to log in. Here is a helpful link for reducing your electricity usage: https://www.directenergy.com/learning-center/energy-efficiency

    Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed April 7, 2019

    I’ve had Direct Energy for years and I’ve had good experiences with their reps. There has been no issues and I like the nights and weekends special offer. It is helpful to have it. Overall, it has been a positive experience for me being with Direct Energy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    We appreciate the positive feedback, Maranda! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Staff

    Reviewed April 7, 2019

    I kept having $300-a-month bills with my provider even though we didn’t change our usage. I switched to Direct Energy and set up service with them. The rep helped me figure out which plan was best because I didn’t know if I wanted the free nights or the free weekends. We've been with Direct Energy for two months and so far, our service has been great and I'm happy.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Stephanie,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review based on your personal experience. We are glad to hear we could provide a better rate and lower monthly invoice for you and your family. Have a wonderful day!

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    Customer Service

    Reviewed April 6, 2019

    I used to be with Direct Energy then went to Stream Energy. But I went back to Direct a little over a month ago because of the rate. I've been with them for a little over a month and so far, it's been okay. Their customer service has been great.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Bernardo, we appreciate you taking the time out of your day to provide an exceptional rating based on your experience with us. We are working diligently to improve processes within our company to ensure that we have consistently great customer satisfaction. Have a pleasant day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 6, 2019

    I had PowerTour before and then I transferred over Direct Energy. It was very easy to switch. I talked to the Direct Energy rep over the phone and she transferred the services over and gave me my dates they would applied.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Brittany,

    Thank you for leaving us this exceptional review based on your firsthand experiences with our company. We are pleased to hear that you are greatly satisfied with the level of customer service you have received and look forward to servicing all your future needs. Have a momentous day!

    Verified purchase
    Staff

    Reviewed April 5, 2019

    My daughter-in-law and son told me about Direct Energy when they were moving over to this area. They said that they were happy with theirs so we thought we would do that too. We had Liberty Electric before, which was the only one we could get in the area we were in, and our bill ran over $300 a month. With Direct Energy, our bill was half that much so we were excited. We're in a bigger place now too. I wish Direct Energy can extend their weekend hours. Maybe they can make it earlier, like on Friday. But nonetheless, we're happy with the amount of the bill.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Sonya, thanks for your review! We are glad that you're enjoying our services! As a friendly reminder, your free weekend time frame is from 6pm Friday until 1159pm Sunday. Non-free weekends are 12am Monday until 559pm Friday. If you ever have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. Have a wonderful day!

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    PriceStaff

    Reviewed April 5, 2019

    When I called Direct Energy to see if they had a senior plan, they set up a program that locks in the price for a certain length of time. Since I'll be 78 years old, every penny counts. So far, I have no complaints with their service reps. In fact, I'm very satisfied with Direct Energy that I don't want to change. Others have tried to convince me to change to something else, but when they find out how my bill runs, they back off.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Janice,

    Thank you for taking the time to give us a wonderful rating based on your experience with our company. We certainly value you as a customer and look forward to servicing your needs. All the best!

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    StaffEase of Use

    Reviewed April 4, 2019

    Originally, Direct Energy offered free energy on the weekends, and they had $0.15 per kilowatt-hour. So we signed up with them, and any interaction that I've had with their reps have been good. I use their mobile website, and it works really well and it has been really easy to use.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Stephen, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions going forward, please let us know. Have a fantastic day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 4, 2019

    The representative from Direct Energy told me about the new contract. This is supposed to be a special offer and she said it was supposed to be cheaper. I’m not sure if my bill went up or down, but right now I have to pay $89. It's been a pleasant experience nonetheless.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Shanika,

    We are pleased you are happy with the services you are receiving. Should you have any questions regarding your rate, please feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat. As a friendly reminder, you may manage your services in your online portal or by using the mobile app. Thank you and have a pleasant day!

    Customer ServiceContract & TermsPunctuality & Speed

    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    I had Direct Energy since 2014, it's not 2019. I call and try to figure out why my bill is so high and trending up. They tell me I've been out of contract since 2015 after my contracted ended, and that I've been paying 17.7 -18 cents at market value. I told them I want to cancel my service then. I'll renew with my previous company that I never saw a 200 dollar bill but have been consistently 250+ with DE. They tact on a 295 dollar cancellation fee, and later tell me that I had a contract and it was ending in a month. I have been with them for 5 years, and this is what they pull. Would not recommended them to anyone. Horrible company to a 5 year member and never late service.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Isidro,

    We appreciate you taking the time to provide your personal experience with us. We are working diligently to improve processes within our company, website and mobile app to ensure that we have consistently great customer satisfaction.

    We issue renewal notices 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in the online portal or by speaking with an agent. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market. If a renewal has not been submitted by the contract expiration date, the service is automatically placed on the month to month variable rate.

    Should you have any questions or need us in the future for your electricity needs, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Contract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed April 3, 2019

    My dad has Direct Energy and he referred me to them. He told me that the cost for their service was very cheap and that I won’t pay a lot. I got a contract for two years but after that the payment started going up. I renewed my contract with them, but now I’m gonna have a fixed rate for 36 months and that was pretty good. The rep that I talked to told me that all energy companies were going up with their rates, so he suggested that I get a fixed rate for at least three years. The reps also asked me if I always spent a lot of energy in the weekend and if I wanted the free weekends promo, but I told them that it was just me and my wife and we don’t have a lot of people in the weekends, so our energy was just the same, so they recommended whatever was better for me. Direct Energy is a pretty good company and they helped me out.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Alex, thanks for your review! We are so glad we've been able to assist you with your energy needs. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us via phone or live chat. Have a fantastic day!

    Staff

    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    The rep that came to my door told me it would be 6.3 cents per kWh which was much lower than the 9.2 I had with Ambit. Turns out my rate is higher its 10.8. Per kWh and I’m fuming. I cannot stand shady business practices I switched because Ambit kills me during the summer months in TX, now apparently Direct Energy is planning on worse. So over corporations robbing people blind with practices like this, they outright lied and should be ashamed of themselves.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Afternoon Jillian,

    We certainly would like to apologize for the confusion regarding your rate plan and would like to address your concerns. The 10.8c/kWh rate displayed in your online portal is an average based on 2,000kWh that includes the fixed energy charge as well as the Oncor TDU charges. The fixed energy charge is displayed on the top portion of the monthly invoices and the rate you are charged per kWh regardless of your total usage.

    If you would like further clarification or have additional questions and concerns, please feel free to contact us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a momentous day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    With Direct Energy, my bills for January, February and March were coming up a little high and they were telling me that because of the winter, we’re consuming more energy. But so far, my experience with the company has been good.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Morning Jaime,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us your review of your experience with us. We would be more than happy to review your account regarding usage and high invoices. Please contact customer care directly by phone or live chat for assistance. As a friendly reminder, this information may also be viewed in the online portal and mobile app. Thank you and have a pleasant day!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed April 2, 2019

    Direct Energy was cheaper than other companies and they're great so we decided to go back to them. We spoke to their customer service for the renewal and they were really helpful. So far, we've had no power outages and there's a difference in our billing. People should go to Direct Energy by all means.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Lora,

    We appreciate the positive feedback! We aim for excellent customer satisfaction and we are happy to hear we were able to satisfy your energy needs. All the best!

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    Contract & TermsPriceStaff

    Reviewed April 1, 2019

    I got a contract with Direct Energy, but that expired. Their price was going up. I signed up with them two years ago and the experience with the company was good. I had other providers before and Direct Energy was okay. Direct Energy was a little bit different. Also, the interactions with their reps were good.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Phils,

    We appreciate you taking the time to provide your personal experience with us. We are working diligently to improve processes within our company, website and mobile app to ensure that we have consistently great customer satisfaction.

    We issue renewal notices 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

    Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed March 31, 2019

    When I moved to a condo, I used Direct Energy. I've had it for quite some time. I liked the price. Their customer service has always been really nice too. But I'm planning to switch to somebody else because their rate is too high right now.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Carla,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us your review of your experience with us. We are working diligently to improve processes within our company, website and mobile app to ensure that we have consistently great customer satisfaction.

    We issue renewal notices 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

    Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase
    Price

    Reviewed March 31, 2019

    Direct Energy is a local provider and I've been with them for three years now. The experiences with Direct Energy has been fine and is going all right. Also, their price has been consistent with my usage.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us with this great review, Kieran! All the best!

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    Customer ServicePrice

    Reviewed March 30, 2019

    I liked Direct Energy's pricing. However, when I re-signed up for my new plan, the new plan was significantly more expensive. They didn’t have anything comparable to what I was available. When I needed help, I tried to call in. But it wasn't something that I was finding very useful. Also, whenever I get a hold of someone, they were giving me the same options that I was finding online.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Alexander,

    We appreciate you taking the time to provide your personal experience with us. We are working diligently to improve processes within our company, website and mobile app to ensure that we have consistently great customer satisfaction.

    We issue renewal notices 30-60 days prior to the current contract expiry date. Existing customer renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal or by speaking with an agent. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market. If a renewal has not been submitted by the contract expiration date, the service is automatically placed on the month to month variable rate.

    Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

    Verified purchase

    Reviewed March 29, 2019

    I've been with the company for about three months now and they haven’t turned my lights off. Although there was a promise of $50 which I never got, my experience with Direct Energy has been alright.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Morning Lynda,

    Thank you for taking the time to provide us your review of your experience with us. I do wish it was a more positive experience but appreciate the feedback none the less! We would be more than happy to review your account regarding the $50 you were offered. Please contact customer care directly by phone or live chat for assistance. Thank you and have a pleasant day!

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    Customer ServicePriceStaff

    Reviewed March 29, 2019

    I wasn’t satisfied with the company I had before, so I went with Direct Energy. The customer service representatives came to the house and they were very friendly. They weren’t persistent nor pushy. They explained how the company worked, the pricing, and the different options that would become available. I went with them and the cost of their service has been good thus far.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Rose, thanks for your review! We are glad that you're enjoying our services! If you ever have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via phone or live chat for help. Have a wonderful day!

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    Price

    Reviewed March 28, 2019

    Direct Energy's service and cost have been all right and I don't have any complaints about it. We haven’t had any problems so far, but I wish they would keep the prices low and I’ll be satisfied.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Good Morning Johnny,

    We appreciate you taking the time to provide your personal experience with us. We are working diligently to improve processes within our company, website and mobile app to ensure that we have consistently great customer satisfaction.

    Your current fixed renewal rates may be reviewed in your online portal by selecting Account Management or by speaking with an agent via phone or live chat. Please keep in mind, as with many companies, fixed rates are subject to change each renewal period based on the market.

    Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us by phone or live chat. Thanks again and have a wonderful day!

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    Price

    Reviewed March 28, 2019

    I’m out of a job now and I could not handle to pay my previous provider. I switched out to Direct Energy. They told me it’s cheaper but I did not find it to be cheaper. The first day I called to connect with Direct Energy, I told the guy to find the cheapest plan for me and he told me that he was gonna give me the cheapest one. He did not tell me how much the price is gonna be and when I saw the first bill, it became expensive for me. I was told that Direct Energy can give me month-to-month service but when I talked to them to give me a month-to-month service, they told me that they don’t have it and they gave me a year service. This deal turned out to be more expensive than my previous provider.

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    Response from Direct Energy

    Hi Admsu,

    Thank you for leaving us this review based on your firsthand experiences with our company. We certainly would like to apologize for any miscommunication and confusion regarding the provided rate plan during enrollment. We are also sorry to hear about the loss of your employment, hopefully, things are picking up for you.

    If you would like further clarification on your rate plan details, please feel free to contact us via phone or live chat. Thank you and have a pleasant day!

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    Direct Energy Company Information

    Company Name:
    Direct Energy
    Year Founded:
    1986
    State/Province:
    TX
    Country:
    United States
    Website:
    www.directenergy.com