Author Topic: Energy Plus Master Thread (Read 42804 times)

smart brit · « **Reply #180 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:32:35 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on April 20, 2013, 11:12:49 PM

I received a post card in the mail regarding a class-action settlement involving EnergyPlus relating to its allegedly deceptive marketing practices. Check your mail for the card. You can complete the required info online using the code on the post card. According to the webpage, I will be receiving a check for $75. As I recall, I was only a customer for 2-3 months. If you were with them longer, your settlement amount might be more.

i received the same card in the mail.
I actually just left them as they ripped me off

Shreknit · « **Reply #181 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:34:08 PM »

Quote from: smart brit on April 20, 2013, 11:32:35 PM

i received the same card in the mail.
I actually just left them as they ripped me off

Thanks smartbrit Anyone else here have experience I'm not making this up besides us I've spoken to countless people who were ripped off and left!

smart brit · « **Reply #182 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:38:21 PM »

Quote from: Shreknit on April 20, 2013, 11:34:08 PM

Thanks smartbrit Anyone else here have experience I'm not making this up besides us I've spoken to countless people who were ripped off and left!

I'm not ref. to ambit. just energy plus ripped me off for a long time i left them this month and received these postcards in the mail

Dan · « **Reply #183 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:40:39 PM »

The people defending/covering up for ambit are probably nogeiah b'dovor...

Deal Guy · « **Reply #184 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:42:27 PM »

Quote from: Shreknit on April 20, 2013, 11:31:52 PM

if true why are they regarded as a scam all over the Internet including websites I posted ?

Take any supply company and google VIRIDIAN SCAM, ENERGY PLUS SCAM, NORTH AMERICAN POWER SCAM, ect..., you will find blogs criticizing each supply company that exists. You gotta stick which any of them that you feel you can trust, or you trust the person signing you up, or else just stick with your incumbent. The government is letting all these companies into the business, so thay cant all be real scams, but you need to stay cautious, and if you see prices suddenly go up, just pull put.

Mimi K. · « **Reply #185 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:43:21 PM »

Quote from: Dan on April 20, 2013, 11:40:39 PM

The people defending/covering up for ambit are probably nogeiah b'dovor...

+111111111
With Both Hands!

Shreknit · « **Reply #186 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:44:57 PM »

I respectfully disagree. I and others i know have legitimately been ripped off by them and the government allowing them to is not a proof of anything.

Shreknit · « **Reply #187 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:46:09 PM »

Quote from: Dan on April 20, 2013, 11:40:39 PM

The people defending/covering up for ambit are probably nogeiah b'dovor...

It's just unfortunate I'm sure they really believe it or really enjoy the checks I don't blame them for that just people getting ripped of is not ok. Ever.

smart brit · « **Reply #188 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:47:58 PM »

Quote from: Dan on April 20, 2013, 11:40:39 PM

The people defending/covering up for ambit are probably nogeiah b'dovor...

I wasn't defending ambit just pointing out that i have zero knowledge about them as i have never used them.
They never enticed me to switch over to them (no bonus miles etc)

Mimi K. · « **Reply #189 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:48:26 PM »

Quote from: eliteflyer on April 20, 2013, 11:12:49 PM

I received a post card in the mail regarding a class-action settlement involving EnergyPlus relating to its allegedly deceptive marketing practices. Check your mail for the card. You can complete the required info online using the code on the post card. According to the webpage, I will be receiving a check for $75. As I recall, I was only a customer for 2-3 months. If you were with them longer, your settlement amount might be more.

I'm only getting $8

However I did receive a check for the difference in price at that time.

With Gateways I did not have so much luck.
They raised my rates but would not refund anything. they played me a tape of me saying yes when the recording said its a variable rate.
They took a 50% jump!
from 8.3 to 12.49!
Y"MSh!

smart brit · « **Reply #190 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:51:30 PM »

Quote from: Mimi K. on April 20, 2013, 11:48:26 PM

I'm only getting $8
However I did receive a check for the difference in price at that time.
With Gateways I did not have so much luck.
They raised my rates but would not refund anything. they played me a tape of me saying yes when the recording said its a variable rate.
They took a 50% jump!
from 8.3 to 12.49!
Y"MSh!

WOW chill it's only a few $$$

I'm receiving a total of $97.22

Mimi K. · « **Reply #191 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:52:37 PM »

Quote from: smart brit on April 20, 2013, 11:51:30 PM

WOW chill it's only a few $$$

It took 3 months to get off!
its like $180 dollars

smart brit · « **Reply #192 on:** April 20, 2013, 11:54:12 PM »

Quote from: Mimi K. on April 20, 2013, 11:52:37 PM

It took 3 months to get off!
its like $180 dollars

Still harsh words

Yeki89 · « **Reply #193 on:** April 21, 2013, 12:08:36 AM »

~~doesn't work when i try to claim online~~

Actually,

"check for the settlement amount applicable to me - The settlement amount is projected to be $0.00"

smart brit · « **Reply #194 on:** April 21, 2013, 12:11:53 AM »

Quote from: Yeki89 on April 21, 2013, 12:08:36 AM

doesn't work when i try to claim online

Do you have a claim no?

Yeki89 · « **Reply #195 on:** April 21, 2013, 12:13:39 AM »

Quote from: smart brit on April 21, 2013, 12:11:53 AM

Do you have a claim no?

yes

smart brit · « **Reply #196 on:** April 21, 2013, 12:17:44 AM »

Quote from: Yeki89 on April 21, 2013, 12:13:39 AM

yes

When you typed in your claim no it didn't come up your personal details?

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #197 on:** April 21, 2013, 05:20:56 AM »

Quote from: Dan on April 20, 2013, 11:40:39 PM

The people defending/covering up for ambit are probably nogeiah b'dovor...

+1000000000
OMG. Seriously?! I can't believe this is still being discussed, I thought it was put to rest ages ago...
How many people have to come here and say they were ripped off by Ambit, Energy Plus etc. for guys like Saver2000 to finally be modeh??!

Deal Guy · « **Reply #198 on:** April 21, 2013, 05:35:45 AM »

Quote from: Galitzyaner on April 21, 2013, 05:20:56 AM

+1000000000
OMG. Seriously?! I can't believe this is still being discussed, I thought it was put to rest ages ago...
How many people have to come here and say they were ripped off by Ambit, Energy Plus etc. for guys like Saver2000 to finally be modeh??!

All I can say, is that with Ambit or any other company for that matter, if you sign up for a VARIABLE rate, you are leaving yourself vulnerable, because even if the company starts off lower than Con Edison or Jcp&l, there is nothing to stop them from going higher some months, leaving many to honestly debate whether they are saving or getting ripped off. You really need to make a judgement call which or any company you want to trust.

On the other hand, if you sign up with a company for a 12 month FIXED rate, you know in advance what you are in for and you will sleep well. For example, in NJ, Ambit offers a 12 month fixed plan and you wont find one person who didn't get exactly what they signed up for.

I think that basically sums it up well with any company, whether Ambit, Veridian, Gateways, Verdi, North American power, ect: "Variable Rate"- you are leaving yourself up to 2nd guessing later, and you might find that you paid higher (or maybe not). "Fixed Rate"- you know what you are getting and if you see a savings over Coned or Jcp&l, go for it.

Galitzyaner · « **Reply #199 on:** April 21, 2013, 06:01:12 AM »

Quote from: Deal Guy on April 21, 2013, 05:35:45 AM

All I can say, is that with Ambit or any other company for that matter, if you sign up for a VARIABLE rate, you are leaving yourself vulnerable, because even if the company starts off lower than Con Edison or Jcp&l, there is nothing to stop them from going higher some months, leaving many to honestly debate whether they are saving or getting ripped off. You really need to make a judgement call which or any company you want to trust.

On the other hand, if you sign up with a company for a 12 month FIXED rate, you know in advance what you are in for and you will sleep well. For example, in NJ, Ambit offers a 12 month fixed plan and you wont find one person who didn't get exactly what they signed up for.

I think that basically sums it up well with any company, whether Ambit, Veridian, Gateways, Verdi, North American power, ect: "Variable Rate"- you are leaving yourself up to 2nd guessing later, and you might find that you paid higher (or maybe not). "Fixed Rate"- you know what you are getting and if you see a savings over Coned or Jcp&l, go for it.

-1. Again, with their variable re rate they promise you to be a % lower than Con Ed. What I and countless others here have experienced, is that's it's a lie, total BS. They wind up being more expensive than Con Ed.

Now, this was written dozens of times already... You Ambit defenders just seem to never get it (or you're making so much gelt off other people losing their pants, that you're in denial?!)