Constellation - Company Information

“  I have been with StarTex since July 2009. Every year, I have renewed with the 12 month contract, and I have been very happy. No issues with billing, and when I have had to contact them (I believe only twice over almost 4 years), no issues. They have resolved things to my satisfaction each and everytime. This year, I go to renew...wham, 9.99 fee unless you use 1,000 KwH. Well, my family only does that about 3 times a year. I was ok with the 4.99 fee for 500 kw, as we usually do that. I had seen some people talk about calling their CS and that they could offer the 4.99. Not true...just got off the phone with them, and they said I could only do the 9.99 fee. So, I guess I go with another company now. I am not willing to pay 9.99 a month because I don't leave my lights on and run the AC 24/7. Ridiculous... ”

“  I've been with StarTex for the past 2 years at 2 diff apt. They weren't the cheapest but they had good ratings. This past year I've been paying $.11 Fixed (avg monthly bill is $70 for a 720sf 1bd apartment i keep the A/C at 80 with fans on. They don't transfer service to a new apartment so they'll set up new service for you. The only issue I had with them was during my 2nd month at my 2nd apartment when my bill totaled to $200. I called and after a very long wait, I reached them and the person was really helpful. It turned out that the meter was read wrong by the CenterPoint meter reader. I checked it myself and followed the rep's instructions, and he reduced it back to the usual $70. They're a fine company, but I'm moving again so I'm hunting good rates but with a good company. I may just renew with StarTex. I also go paperless and pay bills online on 100% renewable power.Pros: Nice Customer Reps, Online billing, GreenCons: Long wait to reach Customer Rep, No service transfer ”

“  I have been battling for almost a week now to get a charge removed from my bill for $40. I have been a loyal customer for 2 years now. I have never called to complain. I've never not paid my bill. I've never had a credit on my account. After speaking with a customer service Rep and her supervisor I asked for a higher supervisor. Then I got Simon in the collections department. After stating my case to him he became very rude. He began talking over me. He was very snappy. I asked him about customer service and this is how you treat people and he said well I'm in the claims department and I can do that. Several more rude statements were made before I finally gave up and demanded his supervisor. He said there was no one else above him. He was the final spoken word on my matter at hand. He then cut me off to let me go. I told him to not hang up and connect me with someone else... And then he just hung up on me!!
I am so shocked at how I was treated. I'm in the customer service industry and I cannot believe that happened. So disappointed. I was such a fan too... ”

“  To make payments by internet I have to pay fee.... ”

“  This has happened to me twice. Theres some checkbox that you have to select to ensure you card is processed. They dont tell you the checkbox isnt selected. They have a valid card on file and wont process the payment. They dont tell you the payment wasnt processed. They just add it to next bill and do not tell you anything. They will cut your heat off in the middle of winter and will leave you with no hot water for a over week. This is a not a reputable business and I wish I selected a different provider. ”

“  I was told if I switched they was gonna give me 150.00 toward the light bill company I had it was a lie ”

“  i switched to you about a month and half ago, still have not received any bill, just junk mail about some points system. I had to call to find out what was going on, only to learn you had my 'mailing' address listed as Augusta GA, but the 'servicing' address was correct. Still haven't received anything . ”

“  Of course, signing up was easy and seamless! But when it came time to re-up, 1. I had too many numbers to call which one?
2. So much ro-bo interface, to just repeat the same things to the human. So much time on hold.
3. The human in the first call was a knucklehead and could not answer my questions AT ALL. Then he started saying (whining) things like, you dont understand. Oh, yes I do. Goodbye.
4. After trying a few more numbers and being quoted wildly different prices, I found a human that knew what she was talking about, who quoted me a reasonable price, and the deal was done.
Not quite the same experience as the initial sign-up! ”

“  I was not aware of the surcharges over 60.00. If I knew this I wouldn't have chosen your company. I am a senior and on a fixed low monthly income. On just my social security. I can't afford it. I may have to break my contract and look elsewhere. ”

“  My first bill was for 4 days and $95 where $89 was for penalties for not using a certain amount of electricity. Why bill me for 4 days? They did refund me the $89 but it took 2 billing periods. Seems like they like to make "errors" and see if you catch them. ”

“  My mother paid her bill electronically through her bank's bill pay. Constellation lost the payment. She sent them a computer printout. They said it had to come from the bank, not a computer printout. She went to the bank, they gave her proof and we sent this in. She received an email stating that this was not acceptable. She is elderly, disabled and caring for a dying spouse. They have put her through hell because they screwed up. It's not her job to continue to help them find something she has proven twice she paid. She's never paid a bill late in her life. Customer services just keeps apologizing, meanwhile a 78 year old lady is in tears over this and it's still not resolved. ”

“  I am very dissatisfied with my Constellation experience. Constellation switched my energy provider without my consent or prior knowledge after I filled out some paperwork that one of your representatives told me would just send a price quote to me. I am very involved in tracking my bills, budgeting, emails, etc., and so I caught it quickly. But the idea that this may be happening to other people who arent as focused on keeping track of these things is deplorable. I appreciate that the switching back process was simple, but I was astonished at how regular my situation seemed to those I contacted. No one I spoke to seemed to think that this was a big issue like I did. Will not be recommending Constellation to anyone. ”

“  I thought this was going to different from the other providers but it seems to be the same in way of service and pricing.
Doesn't seem to matter what rate I choose, it all seems to cost the same amount.
There's not enough alerts to keep me inform on how much electricity I am consuming.
So I have to trust that they are charging me accordingly... ”

“  I continue to be billed from my previous gas supplier not sure how many suppliers are trying to get my money. when I contacted the supplier the told me there was to order in process to switch to another supplier ”

“  Over 12 months I have gotten 4 disconnect notices. My credit score is over 800, and I pay my bills. Sometimes I miss the e-invoice, and a reminder would be sufficient. Instead, pink notices in mail. Actually cut off my power on Jul 2 after I paid bill on Jun 15. Even the service rep couldn't believe it and restored immediately. Too happy to disconnect for my tastes. I'm not a crook, and moved on. ”

“  We moved here from out of state. Contract has hidden fees and we were charged even more when you go above 2000kw, so make sure you really know and understand what youre purchasing before signing on with any company, especially if you are like us and had never shopped electricity before. The price listed is not everything. I learned the hard way. ”

“  When signing up for service I was advised there would be a delivery fee from another company, however the cost of the delivery fee was not properly communicated. The fee for delivery is about as much as my actual usage so I have a very high bill. I was told multiple times and also confirmed that this fee was the charge that would be around $8.00 per month, when I get my actual bill it is more like $40.00 per month. For someone who is new to the area this was rather confusing for me and I feel misled. The people are very nice, the online services are easy to use, just the cost was not explained properly. ”

“  I requested the switch of 3 accounts. The first account was switched within 7 days and welcome materials rec'd so very satisfied with this switch. The next two accounts, I have been waiting for 4 weeks and have not received confirmation that anything has switched. I called customer service and was told that they showed one of the accounts had been submitted but could not confirm when the switch would take place. As pleased as I was with the first switch. I am equally displeased with the switch of the next two accounts since I have rec'd no confirmation that anything has been done. Telephone call to customer service was not very satisfactory so I am emailing today for status report. ”

“  I've been a StarTex supporter since 2008. They were awesome - had the lowest rate, and offered great customer service.However, they were purchased by another company and things have gone downhill with their billing. I was double billed once (which was actually Oncor's fault) but it took months to straighten out because of StarTex's inability to generate a bill in a timely manner. Even though I had no bill to even pay, I got collection notices and daily phone calls about not paying the erroneous bill. Most recently, I moved, and even though I was assured my rate would stay the same since I stayed in the same service area, my rate went up 1.45 cents per kWh. I called and they generated a new bill, except kept the same rate. I called again, and they generated a new bill, but this time, they only gave me a credit for less than half of my usage. I had received a new meter, and they only credited what was on the new meter. My contract is up in less than a month and will be finding a new provider. It's a shame they were bought out and the customer service has gone down hill so much. As they say "StarTex, where customer service is always free" - what they don't say is that it's not always right. ”

“  I currently am signed up with StarTex and have been happy with them through my one year contract since moving into my home. Their renewal price offered was not competitive. After researching rates I went to renew through Powertochoose.org with StarTex because they had a competitive price advertised. After entering all mo information to sign up I got a pop up that said the rate was for new (move-in) customers only. It did not state this at powertocheeose.org. That's not good advertising. I'm switching to a different company for a better rate then they offered for my renewal. I wanted to stay with one company but they prevented that. ”