Constellation - Company Information

“  Pro:
Good company never had a problem with them and no hidden fees or surprises.
CON:
Could be a bit cheaper ”

“  constellation was told by Nicor that I couldn't switch even though I was within the 100 day time stamp according to Illinois law. Nicor was of no help. they just kept telling me no. Way to many people getting involved in this to get it right. I'm stuck with Nicor for a year according to them before I can switch. ”

“  I signed up on Dec. 23 or something like that. I was told my new service would start the next month. It didnt start until Feb. my bill with my former company was really high but Ive gotten it covered and my new bill will be smaller. I appreciate the eventual help I got. Like I said it was hard and confusing but still good. Thank you everyone that helped me! ”

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“  No comment at this time, new customer less than 1 month ”

“  Billing is easy to read and understand, when it came time to renew I called and the customer service line was answered quickly, they spent time answering all of my questions to help me decide on the best plan for my needs. Pricing seems comparable to my last electric company before they were bought by Direct Energy who I do not recommend. ”

“  The hardest thing is understanding the phone operators---their accents were so heavy that I had to constantly ask them to repeat what they had said. ”

“  I came to your company because of a friends recommendation, I wish I looked around first. This is our first time using gas and I guess I didnt realize how many
charges their were.
I used $7.50 last month and by Bill was almost 60 (I understand set up fee were in there) But this month I only used $3.59 of gas and my bill was 41.60, Im sorry but that just crazy!!!
I understand taxes and even the supplier charge but 27.71 for Atlanta Gas Light Change, what is that all about??
Just disappointed, not even in the cold season yet, cant imagine what that Bill is going to be!!!! ”

“  my experience was good ”

“  Although I provided the agent with the correct address and meter number and told them the address they were showing my meter at was incorrect they did not believe me. Subsequently my service was delayed and I was in a house without heat for days. Repeated calls yielded no results. They kept telling me my meter was located at 249 North Pinecrest Dr which is 3 1/2 miles away. They finally told me to call Atlanta Gas light myself to get it corrected. I did. They didnt find anything but a pine forest at the incorrect address.

Once I opened a complaint with the Public Seevice commission they decided perhaps they should actually come to the correct address I had given them which is 249 Pinecrest Road to turn in the gas. They were stunned.

The number or calls and pleas for help I made were totally ignored until I notified the PSC.

Agents should be trained to listen to customers and not argue with them. And to take ownership and resolve service record issues with Atlanta Gas Lught themselves. ”

“  I experienced a bait and switch offer. Instead of a $200.00 reward originally promised, I had to settle for $100.00 credit as opposed to a home security system which I have no need for. ”

“  After signing up on-line I received an email saying "something went wrong, call us". After about 4 attempts to get through over several days I finally got a helpful person who basically said "that's strange, everything looks OK and the order is being filled". How will I know if it goes through? "A bill will be sent to your address." A month and a half later I got a bill (and two closing bills for the same final amount from the old company - but that's another story). I would have appreciated a welcome letter showing what I had signed up for and when it would all start.

I called 2 more times to check on the progress before the bill arrived and have no problem with the customer service people once connected. They were helpful and courteous (although it seemed they were struggling a bit to get information on their end - maybe their computer system has issues). BUT, each time it took multiple attempts and long waiting periods before I finally got through.

I've never before had this much trouble getting through to a gas company's customer service department.
I do hope the bills are accurate each month but I'm a bit nervous about it. We'll see how it goes.

During the process I was quite ready to give up on the good rate just for some closure on what was happening. I had a bet with a friend that it wouldn't go thru after all and would have to look for good rates all over again. I gladly lost that one because trying to get good information on the true cost of gas is like the fear I felt on the first day of advanced Trig. I dropped that. ”

“  Sign-up was a little more difficult than I expected. My account information did not automatically transfer. Apparently, the old account numbers were not compatible and the representative had to look it up and process the new account manually. ”

“  StarTex has a strange policy of turning off the online account management if you do not pay your bill in time. It seems to me that during these times, the online account management tool should be more helpful. Turning it off when you are needing to pay your bill seems contrary to good logic. ”

“  I've been with them for almost 5 years. I made a mid-plan switch in May/Jun '09, when rates sank and I was tied into their 3 yr (roughly $.14/kWh rate) and got into another 3 year for (then) $.119/kWh. I had a bit of back and forth with them after the switch as their billing department didn't get the word that i was in a new plan. After 2 months, they got it straight. The only thing was I allowed them to continue billing the CC as I didn't want to discontinue and draw their ire. Shortly after I noticed that they never updated my new 3 yr plan 'end' date. After I called, they told me it was May/Jun of 2012. You can bet your last buck that I'll be on top of the change so that I'm not thrown into the non-plan summer rate. For others to note (but check, i'm not sure if it's law or the company's position) - but they told me I could submit my 'switch' request 15 days before the last period started). Be sure to check, don't take my word on this.

Overall-I'd definitely refer them! ”

“  Have been with them for a while but rates are a little high versus comp in summer 2011 so jumping ship. other companies have month/month that looks like a deal. ”

“  No problems at all with Startex. However, they no longer have the lowest rates. ”

“  Easy to apply ”

“  Good ”

“  How in the world do you reach a live person regardless of the option chosen? I have spent many hours in the queue on multiple occasions for hours, then the call drops OR the Representatives purposely disconnect my calls. I must speak to someone since my request cannot be made on line! Go figure. Yes, due to the high call volume, we cannot accept you call. Well, hire more employees for God's sake! ”