Updated: February 2025
The best review categories for Direct Energy are the order experience, with an average of 3.9 stars, and their customer service, with an average of 3.9 stars.
Recent Good Review from A User
Seamless Transition
This switch to Direct Energy was seamless. I had a previous provider and the initial sign up was painful and I experienced delays. Direct Energy did everything correctly the first time. |
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A User
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Big savings
Easy to switch |
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Justin
from
Higganum, CT
on
April 11th, 2024

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A slamdunk Moneysaver!
An easy signup, then when it took hold, the new rate kicked in. A painless way to save a bit on the electric bill. |
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Michael
from
Rocky Hill, CT
on
March 19th, 2024

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Price/KWH was the best
The vendor had the best price/KWH at the time of purchase. |
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JohnB
from
Wethersfield, CT
on
February 21st, 2024

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No review
No contact other than internet |
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John
from
Wethersfield, CT
on
February 13th, 2024

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Direct Energy Experience
It hasn't been applied to my bill yet as far as I know so I have nothing to contribute |
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Walt Woods
from
Naugatuck, CT
on
July 14th, 2023

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Very satisfied
Trouble connecting...associate was extremely helpful and was able to work things out for me |
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Cathy K
from
Colchester, CT
on
June 26th, 2023

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Home owner in CT
The rates in CT have gone sky high. We decide to go with Direct Energy and we have noticed a savings in our first months billingso far so good. We have been using more sense by drying clothes on the line outside, using cold water whenever possible, and turning off lights and unplugging appliances to save energy. |
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Jennifer Bryda
from
Meriden, CT
on
June 21st, 2023

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Great Option
Excellent fast service. |
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Newington
from
Newington, CT
on
June 19th, 2023

— Direct Energy
Great to save money--
Saved $100.00 this first bill !! |
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William A
from
Branford, CT
on
June 16th, 2023

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Terrific
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Great
from
Burlington, CT
on
June 15th, 2023

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So far, so Good!
I have had no problems with the switch to Direct Energy for both my home and factory. They made it easy, and we are saving a lot of money! |
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Sue H.
from
Thomaston, CT
on
June 15th, 2023

— Direct Energy
Energy Supplier
Very easy. Completely satisfied |
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June 12th, 2023

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Direct Energy Savings
My electric bill has been cut in half since I've gone to Direct Energy. |
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TBB
from
Jewett City, CT
on
June 9th, 2023

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Easy Sign-Up
Direct Energy is priced right and signing up is quick. Enrollment is smooth. |
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Newenglander
from
Woodstock, CT
on
May 22nd, 2023

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So far - so good
So far , so good It was my first bill with DirectEnergy .My electric bill was cut in half by switching. Im sorry I didnt do it sooner! |
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MCohen
from
Hartford, CT
on
May 10th, 2023

— Direct Energy
Super easy
The whole process was super easy. I confirmed my address and identity. Enrolled in one of their plans. And on the second billing cycle, my new rate was updated. I can't believe how easy it was. Eversource charged nearly double of what direct energy charges for supply. I'm still paying eversource on delivery because they own the infrastructure but these crooks are getting less of my money. Everyone in CT needs to shop around for supply. They often don't know that you can choose your supplier and simply bend over to eversource and their price gouging. I will shop around again once my term is up. |
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Set
from
Brooklyn, CT
on
April 28th, 2023

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Saved with Direct Energy
I saved $63 on my first bill with Direct Energy . Thank you very much. I am totally pleased with Direct Energy. |
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Everett
from
Middlebury, CT
on
April 27th, 2023

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Reduction of electrical cost through Direct Engery
Easy and positive to get enrolled with Direct Engery |
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Bill H
from
Shelton, CT
on
April 26th, 2023

— Direct Energy
Online chat
Melinda with your online chat was wonderful. She took the time to corrected a problem I had and even was on the phone to help walk me through the enrollment process. Without her help and patience I probably would have given up and canceled and gone to another provider. With customer service people like her Direct Energy will service both old and new customers well. Please thank her for me |
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Frances
from
Tariffville, CT
on
December 12th, 2017

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Most Recent 4 Star Reviews
6 Customer Reviews Written Overall
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Lower prices wouldvstay
No problem |
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Customer
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Waterbury, CT
on
March 12th, 2024

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None |
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NO
from
Wethersfield, CT
on
February 8th, 2024

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Ct Energy
Dealing with Direct Energy was easy. Their customer service was excellent. What was not easy was signing up through CT energy. I could not speak to a real person @ CT. Energy. |
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Dan
from
Norwich, CT
on
April 30th, 2023

— Direct Energy
DIRECT ENERGY
OK - SO FAR |
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JOHN
from
Newington, CT
on
April 25th, 2023

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3 months for account to start defeats the purpose!
It is taking 3 months to swap over so I am loosing money by not changing service within a month. So far I have lost $350 Plus because of the delay! Eversource is a rip off for seniors and still needs to be addressed! If I can purchase the same electricity on the same lines it is being delivered on then Eversource then why and how can Eversource charge double! Government needs to wake up!! |
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Bob
from
Waterbury, CT
on
April 12th, 2023

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Ted arnold
Quick painless and competitive |
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Favorable
from
Windsor, CT
on
June 19th, 2018

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Most Recent 3 Star Reviews
4 Customer Reviews Written Overall
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Seamless Transition
This switch to Direct Energy was seamless. I had a previous provider and the initial sign up was painful and I experienced delays. Direct Energy did everything correctly the first time. |
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A User
from
Oakdale, CT
on
June 10th, 2024

— Direct Energy
Evaluation
Getting started has been a challenge since early this year. I think that I have an account now. Customer service is hard to understand but they try hard. |
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Hopeful
from
Willimantic, CT
on
April 2nd, 2024

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Not satisfied
Thought the bill would be lower with the change but it remains the same. Need to rethink this change of provider. |
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Gary
from
Derby, CT
on
January 13th, 2024

— Direct Energy
Direct energy
As a customer with direct energy they helped to get my monthly bill lower as well as show me ways I can improve my home to save money while keeping it efficient. They have great customer service and have always been dedicated at giving me the best service. If I have any concerns with my bill or anything they are rite there to assist me. |
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Dwight
from
86 Main St Hartford Ct
on
December 14th, 2016

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What Happened?
Several months ago I 'switched' my power supplier to your company- so far the switch has not happened. What is the point of putting me to the inconvenience of switching power providers when you do not follow through? The latest bill a few weeks ago STILL HAS not made the switch! |
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Arthur For Leslie
from
Torrington, CT
on
April 6th, 2024

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Sometimes they're good, sometimes they're aren't
Spent a few weeks trying to switch to them. Back and forth between them and Eversource. Got my bill and I still have Eversource, not CT energy. What gives? |
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Woooosh
from
Storrs Mansfield, CT
on
February 20th, 2024

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DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY
Our bill went up $200- this month FOR DELIVERY OF SERVICESWE DID NOT USE MORE ELECTRICITY. This increases was based of this companys OVERPRICED DELIVERY CHARGES! Im DISGUSTED |
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Nancy H
from
Fairfield, CT
on
July 30th, 2023

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CONFUSING
TOOK FOREVER FOR MY SERVICE TO START. HAD NO IDEA WHY OR WHAT WAS GOING ON. HARD TO ACCESS AND DOWNLOAD MY BILL. |
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JOHN USARZEWICZ
from
Bridgeport, CT
on
June 20th, 2023

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Direct energy sucks
Many weeks after signing up, we were advised that we weren't customers or even qualified customers. After a long telephone call everything was fixed - or so we were advised. Then another letter in the mail from DE, many weeks later to advise that our account name and numbers were wrong. Another phone call then another letter. Finally we joined another supplier only to receive an acceptance letter from DE. Which required additional time and attention to rescind. |
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Extremely Dissatisfied
from
Clinton, CT
on
June 19th, 2023

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I switched over but Im still recovering ever-gouge bills.
Singed up for direct energy, but two months later Im still receiving bills from evergouge. Whats the deal? |
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Mike
from
Northfield, CT
on
May 29th, 2023

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Have no idea still waiting to onboard ?
I signed up months ago still waiting to be connected? |
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Wendy S
from
Meriden, CT
on
April 21st, 2023

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No contact as of yet
I have not received anything as of yet from Direct Energy since I signed up with them. |
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Robert J. Marquis
from
Torrington, CT
on
April 20th, 2023

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Worst
Really bad experience- when confronted they are Pointing fingers at others |
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Worst
from
Manchester, CT
on
March 15th, 2023

— Direct Energy
Direct Energy in Alberta (office in Calgary) - a dishonest company
Direct Energy (office in Calgary) is a dishonest company. I have seen a number of cases, in which this company renewed the service using floating rates (tripled the charge) to collect extra money from its customers without obtaining consent from the customer. |
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John Brown
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November 4th, 2021
Scam Artists and illegal trade practices
I am a former direct energy rep. I used to work for a company called Trust Energy in Calgary . I was told by the trainer and supervisor, Robin and Matt to hide the truth from the customers . I was asked to to fake the electricity and gas price to elderly people and newly landed immigrants as they are not aware of the energy market . The price is not fixed and it will go up in two months. They lock you in a contract and you if you wish to opt out later it's costs to you $4000 to get out of the contract and eventually messing up your credit.I quit the job because I couldn't lie to the customers anymore. Avoid this company like plague. They lock you on a contract at a higher price. They provide you free electricity and gas for two months and then triple the price for the next five years. Wish I never worked here as this company has a bad name and the trainers and supervisors asked me to lie and hide the truth. |
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Scam Artists And Illegal Trade Practices
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on
October 30th, 2019

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