Gexa Energy Resources
Gexa Energy started in 2002 in the Texas deregulated energy market. Gexa services all Texas markets where electricity service has been deregulated. They were acquired by NextEra Energy, Inc. in 2005.
All Gexa Energy Plans
Plan Name
Company
Length
Price
Rate Stability
12 Month Bill Credit
12 month
Bill Credit
Bill Credit
20.2¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
12 Month Bill Credit
12 month
Bill Credit
Bill Credit
20.0¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
12 Month Bill Credit
12 month
Bill Credit
Bill Credit
15.3¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
12 Month Bill Credit
12 month
Bill Credit
Bill Credit
21.0¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
24 Month Bill Credit
24 month
Bill Credit
Bill Credit
21.0¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
12 Month Flat Rate
12 month
Flat Rate
Flat Rate
16.9¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
12 Month Bill Credit
12 month
Bill Credit
Bill Credit
10.8¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
24 Month Bill Credit
24 month
Bill Credit
Bill Credit
10.8¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
12 Month Fixed Rate
12 month
Fixed Rate
Fixed Rate
20.1¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
12 Month Bill Credit
12 month
Bill Credit
Bill Credit
10.3¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
36 Month Fixed Rate
36 month
Fixed Rate
Fixed Rate
18.4¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
Wow, you're particular!
We don't have any plans that match your criteria :(
Would you like to reset your filters?
Gexa Energy Plan Summary
Total Plans
13
Avg. Base Charge
$2.30
Avg. Cancellation Fee
$195
Tiered Rate Plans
0
Green Plans
13
- Gexa Saver Freedom 36
- Gexa Eco Saver Premier 12
- Gexa Eco Saver Premier 24
- Gexa Eco Saver Advantage 12
- Free 3 Day Weekends Preferred 12
- Gexa Eco Saver Lite 12
- Gexa Solar Export Saver 12
- Gexa Light Saver 12
- Gexa EV Saver 24
- Gexa Eco Saver Value 12
- Gexa Eco Saver Plus 12 Plan
- Gexa Eco Saver Plus 24 Plan
- Gexa Eco Saver Edge Plus 12
Prepaid Plans
0
Customer Reviews of Gexa Energy
Reviews Overall
30th place
Plans & Pricing
34th place
Order Experience
28th place
Customer Service
26th place
Billing & Acct Mgmt
26th place
Likely to Recommend
32nd place
Most Recent Gexa Energy Reviews
Happy & keeping it Green!
Because we lived in an all bills paid house for a long time, I hadn't needed electricity in my name since it was only HL&P. Obviously, felt a little overwhelmed at first with all the companies & rate plans. But saw Gexa, loved that energy sources are green & less than 10 minutes later was signed up. Love the weekly updates on usage - easy peasy to pay bill online - couldn't be happier. We have 3/2 with central a/c&h & window unit in garage to keep cool when working out there. I work from home - run at 72 - 76 & even with heat wave haven't had bill over $175 (been with Gexa 5 months). Only wish I could renew my 12-month plan but other than that . — R. & J. Gerson from Richmond TX
Great pricing
Easy signing up and transferring. — Donald and Joeann from Killeen TX
Rapido y facil instalacin.
Instalacin rpida, buena atencin, envan tu consumo semanal. — Edwin from Houston TX
4-5 Star Reviews: 77 (14%)
Gexa Energy Rocks
I have had nothing but a wonderful experience with Gexa. I signed up with them last year on a fixed contract plan at a good rate. It carried me through crazy summer. My contract recently expired and they sent me a nice letter reminding me that my contract was expiring and I was eligible to renew. I compared their rates to others and found Gexa to have really low rates for their fixed contracts. Regardless of rate, their customer service has been awesome and always helpful if I have a question. I highly recommend Gexa to anyone looking for a solid electricity company.
Todd S from Houston, Texas
May 21st, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Has Improved
When I heard Gexa had come under new management, I called back to check their rates. The customer service people were very helpful, and they had some extremely low rates. I would suggest other people check them out. They used to be terrible, but now seem to be much better.
Shaunna from Houston, Texas
May 27th, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa has a great rate...but has some issues with billing
I have been with Gexa for 3 years now. I just added my 2nd house to my account. For tax reasons I need 2 bills. Well Gexa felt the need to take a payment from my primary house, and applied it to House 2. So that left the main account short...late fees, disconnect notice and hit on my credit report. They fixed it... and waved all kinds of fees for the fast connect on the 2nd home. The same issue has happened 2 more times, but they are great about fixing it... but 3 disconnect notices and the time to fix it is a pain. I would still recommend them to anyone, but stay on top of them with the billing... it could take up to 3 months to fix. And make sure you contact them when your contract is almost out of date, or you might get a bit of a jolt when your rate goes up..mine went from $0.11 KWH to over $0.19 KWH. Gexa fixed it but it took 3 months to get my $392 back.
Justin F. from Houston, Texas
September 11th, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No Problems plus Great Rate
I've been with Gexa over a year and have experienced no problems with billing, delivery, or customer service. Also have enjoyed a very low total rate of 9.1 cents/kwh plus $10/mon customer charge on a 12-month fixed plan expiring in June 2010. We'll see whether they continue to offer attractive rates when the current plan expires, and how cooperative they might be if I choose to change providers. Thumbs up so far.
Dave from Dallas, Texas
January 15th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Thank GOD
I had been with reliant for years then I tried some off brand company called APNA I don't even know if they are still in business! Gexa has given me nothing but the best customer service excellent rates w/ fair & timely billing. What more could you ask for?!
Neil from Katy, Texas
January 17th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great Company
I have been with Gexa for over 2 years now. They have a low rate and give American Advantage miles every month. I was previously with TXU and Reliant and both were so much more expensive than Gexa. I have recommended Gexa to everyone I know.
Phylis from Fort Worth, Texas
May 1st, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Would not switch
Been their customer for over 3 years. Priceing is good and customer service is great. Never had a problem.
Mel from Houston, Texas
June 18th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Decent plan, not the cheapest
I'm sure when I switched to them, they were the cheapest. I did use cust
service to resub once and lock in a lower rate on a fixed plan than I
already had, which they let me do before my previous term was up. So
that's nice that if the rates drop, you can do a new contract at the lower
terms.
brd from Ft. Worth, Texas
July 17th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No Issues
I have not had any problems with Gexa. Even though I never signed up for a contract they have kept my rate reasonable. Not as good as a contract rate but they did not gouge me.
Anonymous from Richmond, Texas
August 9th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great Company
The reviews on this site don't give them any justice. I used Gexa Energy when I first moved to Houston in 2005. Then in 2007, I switched to Sparks energy because they had cheaper rates. and Then I moved back to Gexa energy in 2009. I have always had a pleasant expereinece with them. The second go around, I asked if I can get service without having to provide my SSN, they said, just give us a letter of credit from your current provider that you have never been late and you are in good standing with them. As soon as I did, they switch process was a breeze, didn't even feel it! Most of the people who left negative reviews, have been charged with late payment fees and ofcourse they are bitter about it!
Ahmed Younis from Houston, Texas
August 9th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Fair price - nothing outstanding
GEXA is a good electric company that has lost it's way in price promotions. Their customer service is ho-hum at best, not outstanding, although their call-back service is excellent.
Average Joe from Houston, Texas
January 8th, 2011
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Satisfied customer
Ive had gexa for a few years now. I was looking into switching to a lower cost provider but after reading horror reviews I think ill stay with the slightly higher rates. When I contact customer service Im able to talk to a person (although they may not always be upbeat) they take care of the issue quickly. I've never been billed multiple times per month or asked for any crazy deposits or random cancellations. I would recommend them to my friends and family.
Jay from Houston, Texas
February 26th, 2011
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great Service
Never had a problem with them, and they have
excellent Customer Service. I have used many
utility providers from around the country and will
only deal with them if I can. They are always
responsive to any needs I have.
WP from Galveston, Texas
September 1st, 2011
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Satisfied Customer
I have been with Gexa for 6.5 years and have never had any issues with anything! They have been terrific as an energy provider! I def recommend them to anyone! They have not done me wrong!
Pam from Fort Worth, Texas
October 13th, 2011
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Never had any problems
They offer competitive rates and provide airline miles. Only reason I am considering switching is due to the rate increase.
Kris from Roanoke, Texas
January 30th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Reliable, Satisfactory Provider
I've been with Gexa for two years with no problems. At renewal I shopped rates and found lower rates. I read the reviews on providers offering lower rates and saw lots of dissatisfied customers and problems with billings, etc. I spoke to a Gexa rep and explained that I would like to stay but would like to see better rate. I was offered a discounted loyal customer rate which brought them close to the competitive lower rates. When I compared annual costs between Gexa and the lower rate offers, I would end up paying $65 more annually to stay with Gexa. Because their service has been satisfactory and reliable, I decided that was worth paying a bit more.
Sharon from Sugar Land, Texas
February 10th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No problems, good rates, 5 years with them so far.
I have not had any problems with them, setup autopay for billing. Even got them to "pricematch" one year when they were a little higher than others. I would recommend them.
Chuck from Cedar Hill, Texas
June 16th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Awesome Energy Company
I have been with Gexa for over 8 years. They have the lowest rates around and the customer service is outstanding. I've dealt with Reliant, Texas Power and numerous others providers and I've never been treated so well. My rates were low in the beginning and have stayed low, much, much lower than any other provider. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Donna Jones from Lake Jackson, Texas
March 26th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No Problems With Gexa
I have been with Gexa for 5 or 6 years and have had no problems. That is not to say I will not check rates before re signing because I think there are better rates available.
Jack Lowe from Houston, Texas
March 28th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Best Company EVER !!!!
I absolutely love dealing with GEXA and their customer service is the best I've ever dealt with. Will most definitely refer to my family and friends.
David Jones from Lake Jackson, Texas
March 29th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Easiest customer to get is the one you have...
and this one is changing. I think I've been with Gexa for about 18 months. Originally signed up on a good promotional plan and then renewed at rates similar to that plan. Have been getting emails urging me to "buy now" even though my term wasn't up for 3 or 4 months before I started getting the renewal email blasts. Their rate increase was about 23%. Moving to another provider, my rate will increase -- but only about 5%. I'm not sure but I think we have the Texas legislators to thank for the Power to Choose and an easy to use website to compare rates. I have overpaid my electric bill by hundreds of dollars. I'll be back on here if I don't get a prompt refund of that overpayment. As far as service, it's been flawless (except for Oncor's outages every now and then). Haven't had to deal with customer service. Soooo -- if you can get a good rate from Gexa, I would go for it. I can't so I'm switchin' (but it won't be to TXU who shafted us all on rates for years).
Dan from Frisco, Texas
May 21st, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Long Time Customer - No Issues
I have used Gexa for about 7 years. Their prices are low and if there was an issue, they now steer everyone online to make changes, nothing done over the phone anymore, which I guess at my age (50+) would prefer the human touch.
Porfirista from Houston, Texas
May 23rd, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa was great to me
I joined Gexa last year around this time for their new customer promo of 9.1 cents inclusive of TDU and $4.95 base charge. I loved Gexa. Not a single problem with billing or bill paying. I pay online via Discover card. The only problem I have had was that I had to switch after the promo 12 month contract was over. Their rates jumped .02 and I was getting better promo offers from other companies. After I switched, Gexa cut off my ability to pay my last bill online so I had to mail a check. I was worried about this but after 7 business days, I saw the payment credited since they still allowed me to view my bill online. Customer service is polite and up front about everything. No silly cash back gimmicks, just a low rate. I wish so much that I could have stayed with Gexa since it is so well run but their renewal plans were all too high. I went with Cirro this time for 12 month 9.6 rate. Not as good as I had with Gexa but the best my research could find.
S Morrow from Baytown, Texas
July 4th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Need to Value Current Customers
I liked Gexa and would have stayed with them except their rates went up at the end of my contract. I called to see if they had a special rate for old customers and they did not. Two days after I signed up with another company a representative from Gexa called with a better rate. I had already signed up with another company. Gexa needs to value their current customers with lower competitive rates.
Susie from Texas
January 17th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Best electric company yet!
I switched to Gexa last October and have never had an issue with them. I admit I have never had to call them so I can't really rate their customer service. They email me when my bill is ready to be viewed each month and I have no issues using the online bill pay service. Their rate was exceptionally low during my contract period. I only wish their rates were more competitive now so I could stay with them (I switch every 6 months). Highly recommend these guys!
Lisa from Tomball, Texas
March 21st, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Been with Gexa for Six Years with NO PROBLEMS - Promo Code 484371
Every company will have complaints. Some customers don't read the fine print of contracts, so they get caught unaware when something unexpected comes along. The key to a good customer experience is to be your own best advocate and read everything. Sometimes terms are only mentioned once. If you don't understand something, ask the company and ask someone you trust who knows what's what.
We use balance billing. That means we pay the same each month. I have had decreases. I have had increases. But at least I have a set amount to fit into my budget. I know what to expect. That comes from a good relationship with the company...meaning I pay my bills on time (about a week prior to the due date). If you do the same, you will reap the benefit.
For full disclosure, all the promo codes you see on these review sites are ones provided specifically for each customer after they have signed up. It is a referral code. It helps me, the customer. It helps you, the future customer. I hope you will accept my honesty about it and use it.
D Mixon from League City, Texas
June 10th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Good Experience - twice
I don't typically write these things, but since I feel more people will take the time to slam a company online, I thought I would give a thumbs up. When shopping for power in Houston, I always use powertochoose,org and for the second time in the past 5 years or so, Gexa came up as the most competitive supplier. The sign up process was flawless, and when I had a question about my first bill, customer service was there to answer my question and clear the confusion. Read the Facts Label and you will find their fees to be very competitive.
Jim G from Houston, Texas
August 28th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Multiple time customer - no problems
Have had Gexa multiple times - 3 - with no problems. Only reason I change is to look for better rate, new contract, or more renewable content in the generation. They have been exactly as advertised, notified of contract end date. Their new customer rates are very low, with renewal rates about double. If you can manage the company switch at the end of every contract period, they have caused me no problems.
Honest Ron from Grapevine, Texas
February 17th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Third Year
I just renewed for year 3 with Gexa. I have had no problems and the rates are very competitive. Very satisfied.
Al from League City, Texas
May 12th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Excellent service and billing
There really isn't anything to type b/c my service has been great. I have online billing, my bills aren't outrageous, and haven't had any issues. My contract expires the 12th of June, I was thinking of switching to discount power, but after reading reviews on them, seeing how Gexa prices are competitive with other companies, I think i'll stay. If they keep their rates low, I may end up being a lifer.
Thomas Wilhite from Killeen, Texas
June 4th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great rates, easy account management and responsive customer service
My electric plan was up for renewal and after shopping around I found that Gexa had rates that were about half the cost of what I was paying with another provider. My summer electricity bill dropped from about $300 a month to $150 for a 2400sqft house. Setting up service and managing my account has been easy using the Gexa website. I always set up auto pay so I don't have to remember to pay my bill every month.Shop around for the best rates when looking for a new provider and always read the EFL!! Dec 2015 Update: My contract was up for renewal and I compared all the plans out there. Gexa Choice Select 6 was the best value for me so I renewed with Gexa. While renewing online I had a question so I called Gexa and a customer service rep answered right away and they were able to answer my question. Very happy with Gexa!
Wes from Houston, Texas
December 2nd, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Excellent plan and service
Using from past 6 months and been able to save a lot as their plans are really cheap and they will give $25 credit every month if you use less than 1000 KW. Not even a single problem in last 6 months, haven't even called their customer service till now.
Krishna murthy from Dallas, Texas
January 30th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa is the way to go
My electric bills were cut in half. I had no issues with ordering or billing. Because I was so satisfied with my service, there was no reason to contact customer service. My only regret was not accepting a longer period of time for the promotional.
Lyn Garrison from Ovilla, Texas
February 5th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Outstanding
I moved here 10 years ago from Florida where I was a FP&L customer the switch was smooth and easy. I have not had any issues with Gexa Energy ever. I am on the Conserve 12 plan where I get a $40.00 customer every month this month no bill I used under 300kwh Thanks Gexa. A very satisfied customer of almost 11 years.
Robert from West.Texas, Texas
April 28th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great experience
I have been using Gexa for 2 years now and everything has been great. Good customer service. I couldnt find a better rate in the DFW area. My monthly electric bill is $30 for my apartment!Gexa has a coupon referral for $25 off your bill after you sign up.
Samuel from Fort Worth, Texas
June 2nd, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa is my favorite energy company
Gexa is the best energy company we have used. We use less than 1000 kwh per month (500 on average) and they give us a credit of $25 each month for that. Sometimes our bill is even negative and is subtracted from the next month's bill. I thought for sure it was just a ploy to get new customers and it wouldn't be renewable, but I just renewed our plan, and our net charge for using about 500 kwh is now around 3 cents!! We are paying about 8 cents minus a $40 credit! In the past our electricity bills have been around $100 in the summer, but now in the summer (in Texas - it's 90 - 110 degrees Fahrenheit every day) it's usually around $40 or $50 :) Also, they are always so nice on the phone and I have never had to wait on hold. Keep it up, Gexa.
Julia S from Dallas, Texas
June 27th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Renewal price was even lower!
I had never been able to choose an electricity provider before, so I was a little uncertain how it would work out when I first chose Gexa in October 2015 when we moved to the area. I was paying 15.0/6.9/8.4 with a $40 bill credit for >999 or <2001 kwh. We are coming up on the end of our 1 year contract, and I received an email from Gexa to review plans. I opened it and then also opened the comparison website that shows all other companies. Not only did the renewal rates beat what Gexa was offering on the comparison website, it far and away beat all the other companies at 12.8/5.7/8.2 with a $60 credit for any month between 1001-2000kwh (which is where we stay).We have had zero issues with billing or service - and customer service has always responded to my messages promptly and courteously. Can't ask for more than that!
Sarah B. from Sarah B., Texas
August 1st, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great experience so far!
I recently switch to Gexa and it's been a good expiance so far. I like the bill credit because my bill is not as high in the summer.
Ryan H from 77388, Texas
October 20th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
The gexa gotcha plan!
I am old and use very little electricity per month, normally about 650 to 800 in summer and 300 to 400 in winter. (gas heat) So the gexa low usage plan with the $40 rebate was excellent! ($40 rebate for usage between 500 and 1000kwh) Very low electric bills all summer! But now that the AC is off, my usage dropped below 500. The $40 rebate disappears! So my bill for 450 kwh was almost double my last month's bill for 600kwh! YIKES! The Gexa gotcha! Here's what to do: In the winter time when you are not using the AC, use an electric space heater enough to bring your bill to the 500 kwh threshold. Then switch to your gas heat to save even more! The main thing is to monitor your usage and make sure that for your billing cycle you are always as close to just over 500kw as possible to get the best monthly deal. Other than that, Gexa has been excellent in all respects. Seems dumb to have to use more electricity to get a lower bill!
ronna from 77008, Texas
November 3rd, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
My Experience
I'm currently satisfied with gexa, though I am always looking for more favorable rates.
Mary White from 75231, Texas
May 21st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great company
Excelent service
Lillyana Batten from 75231, Texas
June 13th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
great so far
I called them with concern about my bill and they put me on budget billing.
Shelley from 77449, Texas
July 24th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No complaints so far, but pricy!
Everything great, but a little steep price when bill arrives.
J from 76548, Texas
August 29th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
1st Month Review
So far so good. Painless signup and 1st bill was as expected.
George from 77584, Texas
September 10th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Low Income Customer receives Disconnect Notices every month
I had to apply with a Charity to be able to keep Gexa from Disconnecting my service
Della Johnson from 75088, Texas
September 21st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Electric Review
Even during some of the hottest days of the summer in August, my energy costs were so very reasonable. I was able to keep my apartment at a very comfortable 75- 70 all day & night! I am VERY pleased!
Gexa Electric Review from 76710, Texas
September 28th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Too soon to rate
I have not yet received my first billing. It is too soon to ask for feedback. So far my experience has been good but I'm about to get charged for my first billing cycle.
Alma from 77346, Texas
November 13th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great first experience - solid bargain
Ordered new service through Texas Electricity rating. The plan I purchased was not offered directly by Gexa. The switch went smoothly and I have been saving almost 50 to 60 percent over my prior plan. I havent had to interact with customer service, so my rating is ok for now.
Eric from 78660, Texas
December 29th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Good experience
Very helpful when I needed assistance. Affordable.
A. Blackmon from 79703, Texas
March 12th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
awsome
it was great service around the plans and price were great
martinez from 78416, Texas
March 14th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Good company
I have had no issue with my Bill. I was being billed an additional 50 to 70 from AEP North (is what my bill says) for distribution charges. So the credit if 75$ of using over 1000 kilowatts cancelled it self out.
Ashley from 79602, Texas
March 16th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Happy Customer
Good rates.
Jennifer from 77414, Texas
March 17th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexas So Far So Good
Easy set up. Great rate. Helped me on a Sat.
Had a bad experience with Tri-Eagle Energy. Do NOT recommend them or their Budget Billing.
Tami Lynn Carlson from 78362, Texas
April 20th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great Experience
I used Gexa over the years and found them to be responsive and attentive to our needs.
Greg from 75218, Texas
May 7th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great Electric Plan
The Electric Plan gave us the best pricing that we have ever had.
CSG from 77095, Texas
May 21st, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Should-ve called to speak to a representative before contracting
I changed to Gexa when my permanent rate company (Frontier Utilities) had expired their 1 year promotion contract, which was of $74 dollars when using from 1000 to 2000 kWh, so I paid $74 dollars almost all 12 months. When that ended I searched for something similar online and found Gexa, the description seemed to offer the same, ultimately it didn't
Elizabeth G from 78574, Texas
May 22nd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Should send email when bill is ready
This is the only company that does not send an email letting you know your bill is ready to view.
Invoice email from 77355, Texas
June 6th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Energy
I was a bit surprised by the Oncor charges that increase the avg kilowatt charges. I would like to see more savings for seniors who live on a fixed income.Other than that, I'm happy with my service.
Bledsoe from 76710, Texas
June 27th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Review
Everything has been a good experience
J. Powers from 76705, Texas
July 8th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great service
They gave me a great deal, and even waived my deposit for me... Also included free weekends on my plan k would definitely recommend
Allison ayala from 75839, Texas
July 24th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
This is the way it should be... seamless and easy
I was coming off a very frustrating experience with Griddy. Everything about the transition to Gexa was intuitive and painless.
Ron R from 76180, Texas
October 15th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa can cut your electric bill in half
I called Gexa engery before we change and they were the most nicest people I've ever worked with
My worries are over Gexa did what they said they would guy didn't lie like other companies from 75149, Texas
October 29th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
So far, so good. No issues.
Sign up was easy and I haven't experienced any issues. I would have liked to have seen more plans to choose from. There are more plans but they didn't show up on the site I was using. Otherwise, no issues so far.
Jonathan Julius from 75075, Texas
March 1st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Easy Peasy......
Dawn PletcherService was turned on quickly. Very easy to sign up for service on website. Better service thus far than any other electric company I have been with in 20 something years. Haven't gotten a bill yet so I am not sure how to grade on that. So far so good.....
Dawn Pletcher from 77520, Texas
March 4th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
representative went above and beyond her duty to help
Gina is an exceptional employee with a sincere desire to do her best.She is patient,kind and very effecient.My encounter with her was a very pleasant one .I am very pleased and won't hesitate to recommend Gexa to others because of her.
Mae Wartell from 77014, Texas
March 17th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Very concerned .
What is your company doing to help customers who has lost their jobs
..noticed nothing on your site about the crisis we all are facing!
Bonito Tracey from 75149, Texas
March 26th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Service Provider
No problems.
Residential Provider from 77070, Texas
May 4th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
binoy mathew
Excellent service and billing, everything is clear at website.
BINOY MATHEW from 77459, Texas
July 1st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great transfer experience
My rep was Zafar and he was excellent! He made it very easy for me to transfer my electricity. He took the time to answer all my questions and explained it in detail to where I can understand. The experience was fantastic and I would recommend and refer my friends and family to this company.
Melanie S from 77089, Texas
July 10th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Thank goodness
As far as pricing and hook up goes they are pretty average, but what has me writing this review is how they have handled the Texas grid issues during this stupid winter storm. While other companies are gouging their customers, Gexa suspended billing and disconnections for people so they could be taken care of during our states stupid power issues. A lot of people lost power, including us, but that want gexas fault, it was Oncors and I think they handled the people well and kept their customer base as well taken care of as they could. Im thankful for this and I know a lot of other Texans are too.
Mey0018 from 76133, Texas
February 25th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great so far
Ive had nothing to complain about thus far.
E.W. from 77006, Texas
June 15th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Best Renewable Option
Gexa provided the only 100% renewable option for my area and the rates were reasonable and better than some non-renewable options. Thus far I have had no problems and they don't bug me, which in my opinion is perfect.
Don from 76712, Texas
June 29th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Kind of early to tell, but so far so good
Rates seem to be okay, I am able to track daily usage, and act or react accordingly before the meter spins off the wall... So far I am happy with the service
Loren Bartling from 77517, Texas
August 13th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Electricity
my second month with Gexa but love the website and ease of billing with their autopay system
Tony R. from 77493, Texas
November 2nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Rapido y facil instalacin.
Instalacin rpida, buena atencin, envan tu consumo semanal.
Edwin from 77066, Texas
November 6th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great pricing
Easy signing up and transferring.
Donald and Joeann from 76542, Texas
November 25th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Happy & keeping it Green!
Because we lived in an all bills paid house for a long time, I hadn't needed electricity in my name since it was only HL&P. Obviously, felt a little overwhelmed at first with all the companies & rate plans. But saw Gexa, loved that energy sources are green & less than 10 minutes later was signed up. Love the weekly updates on usage - easy peasy to pay bill online - couldn't be happier. We have 3/2 with central a/c&h & window unit in garage to keep cool when working out there. I work from home - run at 72 - 76 & even with heat wave haven't had bill over $175 (been with Gexa 5 months). Only wish I could renew my 12-month plan but other than that .
R. & J. Gerson from 77469, Texas
July 28th, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
3-4 Star Reviews: 40 (7%)
Gexa was Good
I had Gexa as my electricity provider for about a year. Ordering was fairly simple, and I never had any problems with them that required any customer service. I'm not sure what else someone can ask for other than that in terms of electricity service.
Matt from Houston, Texas
May 2nd, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
gexa energy
Customer Service very avaerage; rates very good. Gexa is a subsidiary of Florida Power & Light and is on very solid financial footing. They give Continental Air miles each month as an incentive to be a customer.
d L from Houston, Texas
May 12th, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
worked like it was supposed to
No problem with Gexa, I would use them again if their price was competitive at the time.
Dan from Kingwood, Texas
July 7th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No Issues
I have not had any problems with Gexa. Even though I never signed up for a contract they have kept my rate reasonable. Not as good as a contract rate but they did not gouge me.
Anonymous from Richmond, Texas
August 9th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Maybe leaving gexa
I found gexa after another 'no name' supplier went bust. They've been okay for the most part, I get air miles by paying with credit card and Gexa also give me airmiles. I can pay online and their website now has a better way to download the bill as a PDF.
My main problem was I autopay with credit card each month. Normally it is no problem., just go to a web site and update the info. Gexa want you to call them and try getting somebody to answer in under 10 minutes. Sure they have a call back system. However, it came time to update the expiry date for my new card, no new number just the expiry date. Gexa charged my card and it was declined. After always paying on time since I moved to Texas 12 years ago I appear to be on their 'loser' list as my renewal notice has left me feeling they no longer want my business. So it took me a call or 2 to have the late charge reversed, but it looks like I'll be leaving gexa soon.
Greg from Allen, Texas
June 24th, 2011
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Never had any problems
They offer competitive rates and provide airline miles. Only reason I am considering switching is due to the rate increase.
Kris from Roanoke, Texas
January 30th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Reliable, Satisfactory Provider
I've been with Gexa for two years with no problems. At renewal I shopped rates and found lower rates. I read the reviews on providers offering lower rates and saw lots of dissatisfied customers and problems with billings, etc. I spoke to a Gexa rep and explained that I would like to stay but would like to see better rate. I was offered a discounted loyal customer rate which brought them close to the competitive lower rates. When I compared annual costs between Gexa and the lower rate offers, I would end up paying $65 more annually to stay with Gexa. Because their service has been satisfactory and reliable, I decided that was worth paying a bit more.
Sharon from Sugar Land, Texas
February 10th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No longer
I've been with Gexa several years, ebill, no issues. They are good at notifying when contract is ending, but I always have to play hardball to keep a competitive rate. This year they just won't give me a good offer -- new customers are more important than retaining existing good customers. Go figure.
Rose from Dallas, Texas
April 10th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Wish they would price to keep me
I have had Gexa since 2008, but they obviously are not concerned about keeping customers since the rate to renew is higher than for a new customer to join. Wouldn't you want to keep a customer who always pays the bills? I would recommend the company to a new customer. I've never had issues with billing or customer service, and questions have always been promptly answer. When my contract was up, they contacted me several times to let me know and to try to get me to sign another, but there were much better deals elsewhere.
Mel R from DFW, Texas
May 25th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Sorry but I left you
I was with Gexa for the last three years due to excellent pricing and low bills. This year....well, they suck. I called because my current rate was 8.2 per kilowatt and now they want 10.1 so sorry but I can do better. I called customer service and the budged down to 9.5 but based on 2,000 kwh that is still 9.9 per kwh in my usage range. I finally decided to go with trieagle and I guess we'll see. They have good reviews so I'm optimistic.
Matt from Arlington, Texas
June 7th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great service and website, but expensive on renewal
Always had great customer service with Gexa. They answered the phone in a reasonable amount of time when I called and were generally friendly. The website was also very easy to navigate. I just had a hard time finding a plan that was competitive after my intial contract ran out. Would love to have stayed with them.
Ky from Houston, Texas
March 25th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa would rather lose you than give you a good renewal product.
Well, I thought I had found a company to stick with. Easy sign-up, great rates, auto billing and online account access was a breeze. But, when renewal time comes around, the specific plans they offer you are nowhere near your current plan. I expected my plan to go up, but even the best renewal plan was double my current plan based on my 12 months of usage. Isn't it easier to keep a customer than replace a customer??? Can't you just give me a plan that you're offering new customers? If not, I switch, and that's what I ended up doing. You aren't like Spectrum or AT&T - there's plenty of competition and you can't just double the rates without someone noticing. Doesn't make sense to just hope you get someone to renew at a doubled rate and then deal with the complaints, reviews, bad references, etc. Why not just give your existing customers a decent renewal rate and not have to compete as hard for new ones?
djo111 from 76012, Texas
March 21st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Electricity Provider
I "signed-up" with Gexa Energy. They contacted my previous "electric bill sender" and made my transfer to Gexa painless and hassle free. The business transaction was as it should be. It's difficult to give a superior ratting when things happen as they should. Note; I did highly recommend.
Gary Robinson from 77554, Texas
May 15th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
So far so good
I have only been a customer of Gexa for a few months but so far I am happy with my rate and service. The bill pay website has frustrated me both times as the links to pay have caused me to have to login more than one time per visit. My original start up date was delayed thru what was explained to me by Customer Service as a fault of the local provider but eventually I was switched after about a week's delay. I am waiting for my plan promotions to kick in as well.
Jewels from 76135, Texas
June 5th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Ok For Now
We had no negative issues with out service from Gexa. While we will continue to shop for the best price, we would have no problem using or recommending Gexa
NBA from 77406, Texas
July 5th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Review of Gexa Energy Contract Experience
Very good service and the best rate to start. The renewal rate is not good and virtually doubled the starting rate. Our renewal will be with another provider.
Steve Stone from 78881, Texas
July 25th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
I love Gexa but prices are much higher this year
I had a great "new customer" rate last year but this year it isnt so good.. Im going with another company mid September to get their new customer deals... Love Gexa but gotta go where the rates are lower. I dont understand why these companies dont value loyalty and give old customers the same prices as the new customers get. I guess thats why I shop and change almost every year. Ill probably see Gexa again in 2 to 3 years...My next door neighbor who is 89 years old goes with whichever company I choose so he will be changing also...
Jim from 77459, Texas
August 14th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No complaints so far, but pricy!
Everything great, but a little steep price when bill arrives.
J from 76548, Texas
August 29th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
not much extra...
Reliant emails you a weekly report on your power usage that includes hourly use graph & monthly bill estimate. excellent tools and not difficult to compile with SmartMeters. Gexa literally does nothing but send you a monthly bill. good rate but no tempting promotions.
Gexa = meh from 76112, Texas
August 31st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Low Income Customer receives Disconnect Notices every month
I had to apply with a Charity to be able to keep Gexa from Disconnecting my service
Della Johnson from 75088, Texas
September 21st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Deceptive Marketing
I choose Gexa due to the fact they were advertising a 8.5Kw pricing which is what I signed up for. What was not explained in the marketing material that was for only those users who were under 1000Kw monthly. Instead I received a bill for 12.5kw for the month. When I called to inquire as to billing issue, I was told because I had exceed the monthly usage I had to pay the higher rate. I then asked to find a better rate, and was provided a better rate, I asked that it be applied to the currently billing period which was denied. So I end up paying 2 periods at 12.5kw when this was not what I thought I had signed up for nor able to change.
Mike S from 76708, Texas
October 2nd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Rate
THe rate quoted when ordering was lower than rate Gexa is showing on my rate. Not pleased
Kurt from 76259, Texas
October 7th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa 8 month plan
The first full month of January I'm paying $151 for 1546 kw hours. I'm afraid to see what it will be like when it gets hot again! I'm glad I only chose the 8 month plan. I won't be renewing with Gexa.$81.63 for power usage.$69.13 for delivery charges.
Mike from 77523, Texas
January 27th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Misleading Prices
After reviewing so many providers I settled with Gexa based on the average price per kwh. It turns out Gexa was the only one I reviewed that did not include the additional fees into their average cost therefore causing my first bill to be $150 more than what I paid the previous month with my old provider. I called Gexa and they moved me to a new plan that fit my budget better but I still owed that large bill and had I known this at the start I would not have picked Gexa as my provider. Now I'm stuck for a year.
Be Cautious of the Displayed Rates! from 77584, Texas
July 1st, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Review
Everything has been a good experience
J. Powers from 76705, Texas
July 8th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Fantastic for a new customer, but only if you plan to change providers afterwards
Renewal rates are extremely high compared to new customer rates and renewal rates with other companies. Not even worth signing up unless you're planning on living somewhere through one plan contract only.
Nathan B. from 78414, Texas
July 22nd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Confusing, misleading; welcome to America
Switched to Gexa, fact sheet says one price, we got billed another, so many fees, fact sheet said I believe 8.3 but we got billed 10.96, odd
3 people care: No Bod Ee from 78414, Texas
August 4th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
your phone service
SUCKS. do you people ever act like a customer and phone in to experience what us customers have to go thru? I think not. I kept getting looped around to the same places. all I had was a simple question, and it took like 30 min, by which time I had figured it out. but that was probably what you people wanted, right? loop them suckers around till they give up and quit bothering you.
lecatpuke from 76249, Texas
August 13th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Energy
N/A
Gexa Energy from 76028, Texas
August 27th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Plans
Wish I would have chosen a different plan! I didnt use enough electricity this month. Was charged $40 more because of it.
JR from 75098, Texas
November 6th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Its ok
Customer service is good and the experience was good but prices are too high for me. I was paying a lot monthly bill with frontier and made the mistake to switch to gexa. Im back with frontier. I lost a lot of money for a year but guess i should have done better plan.
Fran from 77057, Texas
December 4th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Not recommended for low consumption
The website and the payment methods are easy but the rate is quite high if you don't really consume
David from 75243, Texas
January 13th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Much MUCH higher cost than estimated
I took my time to understand how all the charges are calculated and still Gexa got me. Maybe it's because of their contracts with the specific provider in my area, but I paid more than double of any other electricity plan in the last 5 years. I had just moved into a new home and I blamed that for the difference - until my contract ran out and I switched to TXU. 6 months now and consistently half the monthly cost.
Round Rock Homeowner from 78664, Texas
April 21st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Energy
No problems with service nor billing.
Gexa Energy from 77063, Texas
May 10th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Ho hum
Switched to budget billing October 2019... paid $175 for service in September... switched to budget and billing jumped to $228.... remained that way until April 2020 then jumped to $338... not sure whats going on... Ive looked through the bills and our actual usage is less than the payment amount... now $338??? Feel like Im being ripped off.... Initially service was tremendous but as with most things the luster wears off.. riding out my contract and then leaving! Never had issues with Stream Energy! Never shouldve left..
Chris from 78550, Texas
May 16th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
New customer: first review
Well I need electricity switch into my name, also out of time. So I called and I needed to give a deposit. So my only thing I can say is it would have been nice if they accepted american express also if paying by cash there was more locations to pay
Eric from 76051, Texas
April 5th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
TDU Delivery charge of 3.6c / kWh usage added to the bill
I switched to GEXA energy and found I was charged 3.6 c delivery charge for every kWh usage. My previous electric company didn't have any charge for delivery.Also, my usage went over 2000 kWh, so I didn't get the credit. I ended up paying about 50% more than 2020 August with previous electric company.
With Gexa Supreme 12 plan I ended up paying 50% more as I have no control on usage in this summer heat. from 75007, Texas
August 10th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Review 2021 June
To date, I have not encountered a situation where I needed to reach out customer service so no experience to report. Please disregard rating, which was required to complete the review.
Gexa Review 2021 June from 77389, Texas
August 22nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
OK, I Guess
A little higher priced than I thought they'd be.. the plan seems intentionally difficult to predict cost. But hey, that's pretty standard in an age where service is really just a money extraction device.
MB from 77581, Texas
November 16th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Frustrating Customer Service Experience
Had a 1 year contract with them. It automatically rolled into a month to month plan that I am sure is somewhere in the terms of service, but their website does a very poor job of show casing that it will be doing that at the end of the contract. Thought I was done with their service since my contract was finished, but then got charged the next month.
All of their customer service lines are attempted to be automated as much as possible. You either go through an automated system, which is nice for simple tasks, or you talk to someone on chat or can wait for a call. Through chat or through the call, it feels like they just have a script and just repeat the same things over and over without actually wanting to hear and try to solve the problem you're addressing.
Most companies with good customer service can understand the situation and don't just try to bait their customers into paying something they are not intending to. Doesn't seem like that is how Gexa wants to operate. Feels slimy to not want to try and reconcile an unintended payment when someone isn't even living at a location.
Josh W from 75240, Texas
February 21st, 2024
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
2-3 Star Reviews: 80 (15%)
Lied About Late Fees!
I sent my bills to Gexa religiously on time for years, and suddenly they started charging me late fees, saying my bill never came in on time. Well, I was sending out my bills well ahead of the due date regularly. They said it most be a postal issue, and they kept charging me. I've switched providers. Don't trust them.
Brian from Plano, Texas
May 27th, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa review
Horrible experience. Online bill pay was the worst, had to use bill matrix (3.95 fee) or paypal. Paypal could take days to go through, if the payment was late by a day, they would have you disconnected immediately. No grace period. No online account management. I had to wait until I got my bill, have my paypal account funded already, send payment immediately or it would get cut off. I had it cut off several times due to being out of town when mail arrived. All of my other bills I can log in to check my balance and pay. Not here. Good luck getting customer support too. Finally switched to Reliant.
manny from Dallas, Texas
January 12th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
STAY AWAY from GEXA - from a 7+ years' customer
Started off with them over 7 years ago. Just switching away after my contract ended. GEXA's rates, their customer service and choices have noticeably deteriorated over time. Definitely NOT a TOP PICK for me any more. STAY AWAY
AJ from Houston, Texas
September 7th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Renewal Rates Outrageous
I picked their company based on price alone. It was a great deal. I had no problems with getting my bill by email every month, Unfortunately, when it came time to renew, their prices were a lot higher than most of the other companies. They sent me several emails with 'deals' to renew, but every one of them was higher than the average of the other companies on powertochoose.org. I also appreciated that they reminded me of when my contract was going to expire, so I wasn't surprised when the rates went up. But at the end of the day, they are not as interested in retaining their customers long term as acquiring new ones, so I switched to save a few bucks. I would recommend them---if their rates are good on the day you are looking.
A.Carrolla from Arlington, Texas
May 5th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
no reason to stay
Have been with Gexa for years but the last increase in rates seems unreasonable. As with so many companies the new customer rates are great but it seems the longer you're with them the higher your rates and just give me the best price don't make me search for promotion codes. Looking for someone else.
current customer from Fort Worth, Texas
July 10th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Ok but they do not want loyal customers
I have been with Gexa for the past year and have no complaints, until it came time to renew my rate plan. I currently pay 7.8 cents per kWh, when I went to check the "great renewal rates" they are quoting me 10.4 cents per kWh! However, go to powertochoose.org and they are offering 8.2 cents per kWh for12 months! So I called up Gexa to see what the deal was and they tell me that rate was only for new customers, the best rate they could offer me (a good existing customer) was 9.9 cents per kWh! Oh and did I want to accept that rate and sign up for 12 months now? I litterally laughed at that. This is not new, and not just GEXA, in fact I end up switching electric companies every year just to get a decent rate. Personally I have been switching back and forth each year between GEXA and AMIGO for this very reason. When switching electric companies is one of the easiest things you can do, I just think it is ridiculous that these companies try to blatently screw their existing good customers. I suppose there is a percentage of customers who will not shop around but really? So as a good reliable customer we are going to reward you by increasing your rate by over 20%, but some clown we don't even know will get the substantially lower rate. Get with it guys if anything, proven loyal customers should get even better rates. So until they figure this out, customers are going to be easy come, easy go.
Eric Michel from Grapevine, Texas
July 10th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lost me as customer!
Good for new customers but not for loyal ones who have been around a while. Just got renewal after 2 yr contract - from 9.1 to 10.6 - poor business decision just to raise revenue but lose customers. Went to Bounce and hope I am right to choose them - got 8.9 rate with Terrific 12 plan - going paperless to go from 9.1 to 8.9 and got Visa gift card for $25. Sad to leave Gexa since I've been with them for so long, at least 4 years, but raising my rate that high is not right.
Sam Courtney from Carrollton, Texas
August 12th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Ten years down the drain, oviously dont want me as a customer...
I have been with Gexa for ten years now. It was always great. I have turned lots of friends and family on to them over the years. This is the first year they did not offer anything for existing customers. no retention department. The lady was actually rude to the point of fine go some where else. I think it is more disappointing that they would do this to loyal customers.
Chris from Cypress, Texas
January 28th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Unless You Enjoy Billing Hassles, Stay Away!
Don't know what is going on with the billing procedures for this company, but I have been a customer for seven months and have had to call Customer Service (and ask for Supervisor Intervention) on four occasions. For some unknown reason, the Auto Payment system is totally FUBAR (look it up.) I've had active working credit cards on file and have even changed preference from Discover to Visa to no avail. Getting a disconnect notice AFTER having successfully paid you bill is somewhat stressful. You might very well be seduced by their low rates, but be forewarned that your experience will (probably) not be unremarkable.
Gordon from Richardson, Texas
April 6th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Beware Billing Cycles for Plans with a Minimum
I signed up with Gexa last year. It was easy and the plan looked good, but I missed the monthly minimum. My fault, not theirs. My complaint is how they use billing cycle placement to get extra monthly fees. So I signed-up in September, and should have easily covered the minimum, but they set my billing cycle such that I was a few days away from the minimum usage. No place was it indicated what my billing cycle date would be, so I had no idea my usage would be below the minimum. It was a hbigh usage month! I called, and Gexa said, they would refund the fee if it was less than 15 days of billing...yeah right. Well planned Gexa. Then on the final, I got billed the monthly fee again for being 1 day over the billing cycle date. Called again, but sorry customer, Gexa couldn't care less - no refund.
Chuck G from Dallas, Texas
September 29th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Customer Service Is Lacking
I'm ending my time with Gexa. I find the reps rude whenever I have an issue. They remind me of the IRS or bill collectors. Why so angry? Why so rude? When will energy companies realize that a little customer satisfaction goes a long way? I am willing to pay just a little bit more at another company not to have to deal with jerks.
Anne from Jourdanton, Texas
June 3rd, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
More expensive than most
I called to renew with Gexa, whose month-to-month was 3x higher than the deal I had been on in a contract. When I asked for a better rate, all they could offer me were a variety of single rate contracts applicable only if I kept my electricity within a parameter of 500kw, 1000kw, or 2000kw. Outside of any of those usages there is an automatic $9 charge and the overage or underusage rate was twice or three times as high. I don't use the same electricity year round, having both a gas and electric home. That won't work for me (and I wonder how many others like me). I think what pushed me over the edge was their use of the words, "we CATER to people who keep their electricity within certain kilowatts". Cater? Like they were valet in a high rise penthouse and I was a resident. It's 3rd party electric service. What a spin! In truth, if your usage doesn't fit what they set up for their monetary benefit, obviously, then you're gonna get gouged. Gexa rates are both too high for my budget and higher than many other service companies. They are unwilling to offer workable rates. I refuse to "cater" to companies willing to change the facts and meanings to part me with my money. I have been with Gexa before and found this to be true even then. Don't allow them to head fake you with qualifiers for a service you can get from any number of companies. Shop around before you buy the marketing tactics and spend more than you need to.
Laurie from Laurie, Texas
August 3rd, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Read the fact sheet carefully
Contrary to my experience over the years with other providers, the price/kwh as displayed on the Power to Choose website didn't turn out to be the average price I was billed. My billing was actually more than 30% higher. My fault because I was careless about reading the fact sheet, but I feel like I was gamed and will never use Gexa again.
No! from 77002, Texas
August 4th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible experience with Gexa Billing
Based on my experience with Billing & Account Management at Gexa Energy, I will recommend AGAINST using their services. My 6-month plan was to terminate 8/31. I confirmed cancellation of the plan online on 8/17. At the time my plan was to cancel (8/30) Hurricane Harvey was hitting Houston and I was unable to follow up on the cancellation. Since I didn't CALL to cancel my plan, they did not honor the cancellation, and I was charged up until 10/16 when they finally terminated my plan. In this time, I spoke to representatives over the phone on 4 occasions, each lasting more than 25 minutes as I repeated the same information each time and they placed me on holds and transfers, etc. They refused to adjust my billing for the period of time before I spoke to someone over the phone, and thus I was charged for 1 month of services during which time I was not residing in the apartment. The bill was double that of my highest bill during actual usage.I will note that use of the electricity services themselves were fine and costs were low on a 6-month new user plan.
Rachel from 77007, Texas
October 18th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Poor customer service
I called customer service to change my due date from 10th to the 15th, when I get paid. They told me they could not do it. Asked for a supervisor and got the same answer. Previous electric companies like Cirro, were more than willing to do this. Now, I have had to pay a late charge every month! Will not renew with this company again.
Dissatisfied in Red Oak from 75154, Texas
February 3rd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Not really different from other companies
Sounds better than it is
Herbert from 77042, Texas
April 8th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Time to switch
All of the good deals are for new customers. Renewing customers don't fare so well!
Ouch ! from 76443, Texas
April 11th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Beware of advertised price
I signed up with Gexa because they advertised a price of 5.9 cents for a one year contract. I got my first full bill and the price I'm paying is 9.5 cents kwh. Now I'm stuck with this rate for one year. It would be nice if Gexa advertised the real price and not try to trick consumers with a false advertised price. Beware. I won't use them again.
Price not as advertised from 75146, Texas
April 19th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Not happy
The service is good but the pricing is not.
Brenda Villeda from 76541, Texas
May 23rd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Billing issues already--just 3 month into my plan. Don't trust their auto pay
Don't trust their autopay even if you get a conformation that you are now enrolled. Their plans are impossible to figure out. while they give you 45 to 60 days to chage for free, you barely get one full bully cycle to make a good determination.
I'll pay more next time for high reviews with billing, and price/plans
MJB9 from 76131, Texas
June 6th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
ratings
My bill runs about 150.00 to 200.00 a month more than last provider.
Mel Lene from 77586, Texas
July 11th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Too Expensive
For one month my bill is $553.00. I have NEVER in my life had a bill with any electric company that charges this much for one month. I am canceling this agreement and looking for a more reasonable energy company. I had another home about the same size as the one I am in now, and the bill was less than 1/3 the cost of this one. I'm done with GEXA. Shopping for another company.
Not Happy with Gexa from 75181, Texas
July 16th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
GEXA Promotion wasn't really honored when given to me
I changed from Amigo Energy to GEXA based on a promotion that they had advertised. hey were going to give me a flat rate for energy provided to my home. I was surprised when I received the light bill! The rate I received was not what was discussed and agreed upon. I called to let them know this was no way or no how to do business. Thankfully the young Hispanic lady I talked with went to her supervisor and said they would give me a fixed rate for 12 months. That will start next month. I will see if they hold true to their word. Thank You!
No from 77089, Texas
July 31st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Wont Sign-Up Again
This was my second go-round with Gena and I was very happy until the Houston temps soared! First, I know I didnt sign up for a 12-month plan but thats what I told I was listed to have so I couldnt change without a long costly dispute and cancellation fees! Customer service rep was nice but inexperienced and script-stricken! Told them I needed time to pay the huge amount that wasnt expected but they gave no real options to avoid disconnection. Usage alert emails used to help in managing the bills to keep my costs down, but those were VERY inconsistent with Gexa. Gexa isnt a horrible company, theyre just sticking to the current billing trends which are truly designed to take advantage of customers so that companies get higher profits! Gexa like others could easily stick to a straight-forward, flat rate pricing model, but their tiered model that stacks rates on monthly fluctuating kW usage is very hard for most people to understand, let alone calculate if you either dont keep up with all your usage history info from month-to-month/year-to-year OR if you dont have a crystal ball. Last but not least, companies like Gexa should allow people who clearly say they have trouble paying their bill to switch plans to get a break or end the contract early without a hefty fee because if theres no way to get their bill down to a reasonable amount they can pay, why charge them a cancellation fee just to weasel them into paying the exorbitant costs!! Looking back its my fault for choosing Gexa because Ive always known that the companies who pay for tv ads arent EVER really concerned with anything except profits.
DoubleR from 77489, Texas
September 16th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Rate
THe rate quoted when ordering was lower than rate Gexa is showing on my rate. Not pleased
Kurt from 76259, Texas
October 7th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Offer...bait and switch
I received emailing offering ME the new rate. I was rejected because the a cvount we have is in my husband's name. I received the OFFER of a lower kilowatt hour and then offer denied to me. We are seniors on a FIXED income and would like the OFFER extended to ME. I feel a bit and switch!!! Help me please. Look forward to a prompt response.
Bait and switch! from 75013, Texas
October 9th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Too expensive
Much higher bill than I expected
Lee R Beeson from 77063, Texas
November 19th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible experience with GEXA
I signed up for a low kilowatt rate and they placed me in a month to month plan. Took several months to get it resolved. The new rate is higher then what I signed up for. I get a 100 credit when I stay below 1500 kilowatts each month. I've noticed GEXA is not consistent in the number of days each month the take a reading from my meter. For example this months cycle is 33 days. Which makes it more difficult to stay under 1500 for the month. Below is the response when I inquired about a 33 day cycle. Good Afternoon,Thank you for contacting Gexa Energy. In response to your inquiry, unfortunately, we are unable to determine the last day of each billing cycle. Oncor energy meter reads can range between 28-33 days each billing period. We apologize for the inconvenience.If you have any additional questions, please call Gexa Energy Customer Care at 713-961-9399, or call us toll-free at 1-866-961-9399, Monday - Friday from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., and Saturday from 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., and allow one of our customer care representatives to assist you. Thank you for being a Gexa Energy customer. We appreciate your business.Sincerely,Gexa Energy Customer Care
Joe Reyes from 75093, Texas
December 18th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa 8 month plan
The first full month of January I'm paying $151 for 1546 kw hours. I'm afraid to see what it will be like when it gets hot again! I'm glad I only chose the 8 month plan. I won't be renewing with Gexa.$81.63 for power usage.$69.13 for delivery charges.
Mike from 77523, Texas
January 27th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Screwed me at the end
I always recommended and sent many people to them. I moved after 5 years with them, I called weeks in advance. They didn't offer service in my area. I requested a total bill and paid a week after moving out giving time to get all my electricity together. After a few months, I was just playing around I wanted to see if maybe they were branching out because I liked them so much. They put more money didn't tell me stating they sent me the bill. I MOVED... they knew this. I was so upset. I worked so hard on my credit. they didn't show any concern. the bill was posted a few months after the last one I paid even, not even directly the next month. what kind of shady crap is that. So upset and disappointed. Never late, never a bad customer.
Stabbed at the end. from 75050, Texas
March 13th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
my review
at first i thought it was a great rate.first bill reasonable and affordable.second bill way too high.
mesha Williams from 75243, Texas
March 17th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No electricity for two days now
After new enrollment and deposit paid I was told electricity would be on that day or at the latest the next day. Next day no electricity and after waiting 1hr+ on the phone was told that I needed documents sent in.(lease agreement) I was not made aware of this prior to me calling in any type of way. Then was told it may take 3-5 days to get documents verified.
Tlue from 75201, Texas
May 7th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
HIdden Billing Late Payment Notices
I asked for a service transference and I was told I would be billed all at once from the old location. I got a bill for the old location and payed it on time. However there was another bill no one told me about, it did not show on the portal as the account location had been already closed. The transference was done in May, More than a month later I get a late payment notice. This is not right. Their customer service people should told me about the last cycle billing.
Garcia from 75149, Texas
June 24th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Confusing rates
First time paying mor than 370.00 on electricity!!!Looking for something less expensive.
Angelica from 78572, Texas
July 9th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Fantastic for a new customer, but only if you plan to change providers afterwards
Renewal rates are extremely high compared to new customer rates and renewal rates with other companies. Not even worth signing up unless you're planning on living somewhere through one plan contract only.
Nathan B. from 78414, Texas
July 22nd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
12 guaranteed!!
I could have been sure I was quoted a better price than what I am being charged!! The price is about 2 cents higher than what I was quoted!!
Garry Mcmichael from 76036, Texas
July 26th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa average billing is not customer friendly
My plan with Gexa started and temperatures quickly got hot. They raised my average billing to $350 and kept it that way for a year, accumulating a surplus of $1,000 for themselves. Other companies do a rolling average. I'm 67 yrs old and have had average billing my entire life. Never had this happen before.
Laure from 76092, Texas
July 30th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bait and Switch
I switched from Reliant to Gexa and my bill doubled. They advertized 6.5 cents and they are billing me 10.1 cents. Bait and switch. I am stuck with them for two years, but I will write a bad review every month.
Gene R from 76118, Texas
August 1st, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Adequate variety of Plans if you can figure them out!
I have data from Texas Smart meter back to 2014 and I should have reviewed the rate Plan with Gexa more in-depth than I did when signing up with them a few months ago. In the 10 years, I have lived in my home, I have never had a bill over $216. Yet, with the tiered structure for this 24-month plan through Gexa, my July plan is $460. This is outrageous. It is, of course, my fault but I would think the Regulatory commission would do more to simplify the detail when selection just as they do during a mortgage signing with truth-in-lending chart. I review that when I signed up and it appears my rates would be lower with Gexa than previously with Bounce. I have a $295 change fee but do not care in ever doing business with Gexa again. I plan to call them Monday to see if I can switch to another Gexa plan without a change fee. I am not expecting that to be the case and plan to move to another company like 4Change or Constellation or even DirectEnergy.
Gary from 77007, Texas
August 10th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Customer Service doesn't appear to exist
I have yet to hear from an agent from Gexa its been over an hour+ on the phone, trying to cancel my plan because I am moving cities and therefore out of service area. You can only cancel your plan through customer service which doesn't appear to exist right now. Having worked in customer service, I am appalled. Having dealt with all the other shenanigans that involve moving 200+ mi away, I didn't think this would be the most aggravating process. I've been a customer for almost 2 years--no issues. As soon as I actually need to talk to someone (based on their policy of being UNABLE to cancel service online) they're not there to pick up the phone. I've spoken with an agent thats not this broker company and they've said they keep getting complaints that no one's been picking up the phone since yesterday (Monday).
beemo from 77007, Texas
September 24th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible
I have been with gexa for years and recently had a horrible experience. Was informed I was locked in at 7.8c per kWh only to find out it was 13.71c per kwh. I have been waiting on hold for over an hour to speak with someone. The operator gives you the option to press 1 so an available rep can call you back but it NEVER works so you are stuck waiting on the phone still. Gexa was so good for years but highly disappointed. I got an email saying I may be charged $295 to cancel but was told my fee would be waved if i chose to terminate by a representative a few days back. We shall see when someone FINALLY answers.
C from 75219, Texas
September 28th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Rates
My bill has never been higher except with Griddy. The Delivery charges are ridiculous.
Shari Brown from 77493, Texas
October 18th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Very Poor Customer Service
I signed up for auto-pay as soon as I signed up for the service. So far, I've received 2 disconnection notices, one for each of the months I've received a bill. Neither month did they attempt to take the payment via auto-pay. I was told the first time that it was a partial month and I accepted that. I called the second time and was told it's my fault, remove the auto-pay and reenter it. I asked to speak with a manager, but was told they were too busy.
Poor Customer Service from 77095, Texas
October 29th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Sky high prices
I switched to Gexa thinking I would save money but my bill doubled! Literally double. I was especially surprised because I switched to Gexa September, after the hot summer months. I was rarely using air-conditioning compared to my use during summertime, so I'm not sure how I managed to rack up such high bills. I'll never use them again.
L from 77006, Texas
November 11th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Plans are great, but heaven help you if you are late with your bill.
The Gexa grinch is showing up at my house for Christmas this year. I am a mere 4 days late with my payment due the way my pay periods fell this time, and Gexa wasting no time whatsoever has already issued a disconnect order. Every other electric provider would let you slide up to a month if you needed, but Gexa is unwilling to budge. I deeply regret jumping on board with them for the low costs.. The low costs are great, and the customer service people are okay, but they are being limited harshly on how flexible they can be by their company policies. I wish it wasn't this way, but it is what I have to deal with while this contract runs out.
BigD from 77573, Texas
December 10th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Cheapest electrical available but you get what you pay for.
Like so many others I'm struggling with my budget and trying to make ends meet this often means that due dates on bills have to slide. This I am 50 plus years old now and in my entire life I have never known an electric provider there won't 1st issue you await warning and then 30 days later issue you a disconnect notice. I have noticed with Jackson energy if you were just 2 days late with your payment they issue a disconnect notice. The good thing is they're finally sending it correctly the bed thing is these idiots turn me off the Day After Christmas without proper notice. I am now one day late with my Jan bill and they have issued a disconnect notice even though they agreed I would pay this Friday when I get paid. Unless you are flush with ready funds to pay them on time 100% and remember to do so avoid this company like the plague...
Big Hoss from 77573, Texas
January 7th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Run Away DO NOT Sign up
First of all be aware that the price advertised does not include your electricity delivery change. This means that when they are advertising a 8cent per kwh charge you actually end up paying about 14 cent per kwh plus other fixed charges. I am currently trying to get out of this scam.
Current Customer from 75243, Texas
February 13th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Somehow I just barely miss the rebate amount most months
I'm seeing a pattern where, the last week of my billing cycle, the Energy Insights usage tracker "mysterily" quits updating. I get a $50 credit if my usage is between 500-1000 kwh. Last month, it was 486 kwh, so my bill was $90 instead of $40. The few months before that were around 460. This month it is 476 kwh with 2 or 3 days left and the tracker quit updating. I can't wait until my contract runs out and I have to power to choose a different provider!!!!
Texas User from 78413, Texas
April 15th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Much MUCH higher cost than estimated
I took my time to understand how all the charges are calculated and still Gexa got me. Maybe it's because of their contracts with the specific provider in my area, but I paid more than double of any other electricity plan in the last 5 years. I had just moved into a new home and I blamed that for the difference - until my contract ran out and I switched to TXU. 6 months now and consistently half the monthly cost.
Round Rock Homeowner from 78664, Texas
April 21st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lies!!!
When I signed up I was told one thing on kilowatts and it was a lie its actually more and for this when I have the time I will be moving my services I dont car about paying the fee.
Daniel Nuncio from 75253, Texas
April 26th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Just not a great company
I went with them because I thought it was the cheapest. Turns out the $40 off if you reach 500 Kwh is not actually cheap (1 bedroom apartment commonly reached $80 where on my old plan was closer to $50/$60 for the same place). But that is on me for choosing that plan. When I moved they tried to charge me for leaving the contract early despite the move (other companies just ask for a forwarding address and that is it - I have never had an issue with a different company). The customer service is just a pain. I have been emailing for weeks (after calling twice waiting over an hour each time to get this taken care of) to just get them to correct the new address. They wrote the state twice (once right between the main address) and wrote the city twice two different ways. It was not some tragic horrible experience but there are so many choices for electricity, why bother with one that is this much of a hassel. I am glad to no longer be a customer. Oh, and I moved out on a Saturday and since they are not open on the weekend I couldn't have service disconnected until Tuesday. Although a week prior I had an email that they asked what day I wanted to be disconnected - they just never did it. So I was paying the electricity after I moved out which is frustrating.
AE from 75202, Texas
May 21st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Ruthless Commerciality
PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE REVIEW BEFORE SELECTING GEXA AS YOUR ELECTRICITY PROVIDER!Last week, after regularly paying my bills throughout my contract to date, during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, with a 6-year-old diabetic child at home dependent on refrigerated insulin, Gexa cut off my electricity for missing a payment by 17 days. Do I deny missing the payment? No. Was I sufficiently warned of the impending potential disaster? No. Here is the time table.My payment was due May 15, 2020 (I freely admit I missed the payment as a result of an oversight on my part). On May 19, 2020 Gexa noted as mailed to me a DISCONNECTION NOTICE stating they would disconnect my electricity on the first business day on or after May 29, 2020. A disconnection notice generated four days after the payment was due; a huge red flag of customer service driven my mercenary corporate policies. The notice arrived at my home on Monday, May 25, 2020. Blissfully unaware of the impending disaster, I waited to open the letter until my normal bill paying Saturday which was May 30, 2020. As Friday, May 29, 2020 was a business day and my electricity was still running, it was clearly apparent Gexa had not followed the terms of their notice and had humanely taken into account the worldwide disruption precipitated by COVID-19 and was giving me some slack. MAN, WAS I WRONG! On that Saturday AM I scheduled a payment in full to be sent June 1, 2020 and received by Gexa on June 3, 2020 (per my bank, which is solidly reliable). On Monday, June 1, 2020, Gexa cut off my electricity. Ten business days after my payment due date slightly over two weeks! UNBELIEVABLE!My child, thankfully, never realized the potential danger. However, the damage was done. The ruthless commerciality of Gexa, for the sake of $122.97, had HAD put my childs life at risk.A one-star review is too high for Gexa.
Harry McMahon from 77009, Texas
June 3rd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Customer Service???
I just called Gexa to get pricing if I stayed with them beyond my service plan. The automated voice message said it was an estimated 20 minute wait, but I could retain my place in the que and receive a return call, so I did. It took an hour for the return call, then I was placed on hold for 33 minutes before I hung up.
Horrible Customer Service from 77573, Texas
June 30th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
I think their plan is a bit unethical
I just signed up for Gexa. Supposed to be very cheap. For about 1200 sq ft, my first summer bill was $151.00 and my second one was $375.00!! Ouch! So the plan I have takes off $100.00 if you use between 1000-2000 kw. I used 2063.. so yes, that was over 2000. But this is July, and instead of a mont to month cycle, they used 33 days this cycle. Its up to them if they want to use anywhere from 28 days to 33 days. Beware of this. I just believe it is unethical when they can use fluctuations of the amount of days. I did call and questioned this and they gave me $25.00 off. The customer service rep talked very fast was very hard to understand. I am so tired of computerized care from these companies, it takes you a 20 minutes for a real person to come on and then you strain to understand every word. So funny when you call to set up service, you get to talk to an easy to understand American.. but once youre under contract!! Its so very frustrating!! And its amazing how vivid 19 effects the service of every company! My rant!!
Mary Berggren from 75766, Texas
July 29th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
From plan to Month to Month a 2.7 % increase!!!
I was on a plan and my bill was $127 for 1995 kwh. Next month BAM for LESS kwh 1919, I was charged over $344!!!!! ROBBERY!! Bend over! So that's how you treat your customers during a pandemic.
sgytex from 77583, Texas
August 7th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Too many fees. Not happy
Too many fees.
Not so happy from 75243, Texas
September 1st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
do not use
customer service left me on hold for over an hour.
robert from 77077, Texas
September 2nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DO NOT USE BUDGET BILLING
For the love of God do not sign up for budget billing youre basically using Gexa like a credit card and only paying a little amount of your actual bill if you stay within your kilowatts. So they keep that remaining balance only to charge you the second you shut off service. We were forced to move back home (Florida) when my office in Houston closed. I woke up to an email that my checking account was -$500 I check it and find that Gexa decided to take out what I owed them which was $800. After being on the phone with their customer service I got a sweet paper check for $100 for the confusion on how budget billing worked. ITS A SCAM. DO NOT USE IT.
Chris from 77584, Texas
January 4th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Good Service Until You Deal With Customer Service
Set up was easy. I used a third party that was able to show the difference in price based on my needs and situation. I looked at reviews at the time both good and bad. The bad reviews were about customer service which I thought was subjective and situational. That was until I had to deal with customer service. I was moving to a new area where they could not provide service. When taking to their agents, I felt like I was talking to those guys that are running a telephone scam. We agreed on the phone that I was moving out at the end of the month and that I would not be going to a month to month contract. Not only did they not turn my power off at the end of the month, I put me automatically in a month to month. I had not missed a bill up to this point. However, with all the emails involved in buying a new home for the first time, I missed my last bill with Gexa which caused them to turn off my power after 14 days into the new month during the COVID pandemic. Makes me wonder about others that could not afford to pay their bills. My new bill had charges for the last month, new month to month, and disconnection. I told them on the phone that I want my final bill to pay and be done with it. After disagreeing on whether or not I should pay for a reconnection fee in order to pay my bill, we agreed that I will pay my last month and the disconnection fee and they would rebate the month to month. Finally, they said that my last bill will be a zero balance. My last bills arrives with fees for the month to month time. With a different agent, they stated that the first agent was wrong even though that agent alleged talked a a supervisor. However, this agent was going to rebate $25 for my inconvenience. This turned out to be a lie as the agent never rebated the $25. So I paid the amount as my time is more important and the cost was too small to deal with in court. Last thought, customer service will do whatever it takes to get you off the phone to include lying to you. Where I saved two dollars a month for the year over another plan for a total of $24, I paid just over $75 in unnecessary charges in order to cancel my service. I only got the lower monthly price with them over other companies because of their veteran plan.
Mike from 77060, Texas
January 8th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Dont do it!
The highest bill I have ever had in my life was from Gexa! $488.00 for a 1200 sq. Ft. House. And then after the cancellation fee my total was $765.00 I called a competitor and the told me my bill would have only been $200 if I was with them.
The most ridiculous bill ever! from 75228, Texas
February 7th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
money grubbers
It was my mistake that I cancelled my account a month too early, March 10 instead of April 10. Gexa saw fit to charge me a cancellation fee of $153.00, per the terms and conditions of the contract which they were quick to point out to me. When I asked if they could do anything about the excessive cancellation fee they were also quick to point out to me, again, the terms and conditions of the cancellation fee. It would appear Gexa has no desire to work with it's customers and I would suggest you shop elsewhere.
mipenrai from 77459, Texas
March 15th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Price gouging
Highest electric bill I have ever had. Definitely price gouging and taking advantage of its loyal customers after the winter storm and power failures. I will be searching for another service immediately.
Mike from 76126, Texas
March 20th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
I got shafted
Renewed my plan a year ago. The guy said my plan was similar to the last one. I have never paid so much for electricity since I left TXU about 10 years ago. I really got the shaft from GEXA
Upset customer from 76022, Texas
May 12th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Loyal Customer with Two Accounts and Ready to Switch
I have been a Gexa customer for several years at my primary residence and loved their prices and service. For that reason, I decided to use them at my rental house for the last three years. When I called to renew my rental house contract last year, the rep said that I would "save a lot of money" by being on the Free Nights and Free Weekends plan - so I gladly signed up since it is a rental house and I'm trying to keep costs lower. My electric bills increased by about $75 more per month. Needless to say I was not happy. I called today to renew my contract hoping to get a better deal since I am a loyal customer with TWO separate accounts with Gexa. For that reason you would think they would be working hard to keep me. Nope!!! The rep said, "the best I can do is 9.9 cents per KWh from Gexa, plus a 4.9 cents per KWh from AEP provider, plus $4.90 per month base charge for the plan. . I asked the rep, "that's still a lot higher than my primary residence. Is that the best you can do because I can find another company that will beat that?" He says, "that's the cheapest plan." I told him, "then I guess I'm calling another company for a cheaper price." He said, "ok, thank you for calling and being a customer."
S. G. from 78373, Texas
June 30th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Expensive
Confusing explanation about pricing,, very expensive !! Beware
Expensive from 75208, Texas
August 2nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
TDU Delivery charge of 3.6c / kWh usage added to the bill
I switched to GEXA energy and found I was charged 3.6 c delivery charge for every kWh usage. My previous electric company didn't have any charge for delivery.Also, my usage went over 2000 kWh, so I didn't get the credit. I ended up paying about 50% more than 2020 August with previous electric company.
With Gexa Supreme 12 plan I ended up paying 50% more as I have no control on usage in this summer heat. from 75007, Texas
August 10th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Won't try it again
I had 12 months plan, only half a month I switched to their business. They charge me the first bill based on the Oncor reading date. And for my last bill, they ended my contract before the Oncor reading date and charged me the higher price for half a month. I used Infuse energy company before, and they ended the contract at the exact date with the Oncor reading date. So I think I will not try Gexa again.
Little dragon from 75206, Texas
August 13th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Major IT/ Credit card Problems
Very poor web site/IT problems contacted service personal cannot speak/poor English.
Unable to setup Auto Pay
HWS from 77562, Texas
September 16th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
PLEASE read this to avoid being deceived by misleading Gexa advertised rates.
If you are thinking about signing a contract with Gexa, make sure you read the fine print. The way that Texas electric companies work is deliberately confusing, and that's how they lock you into expensive contracts.This will likely not be an issue if you are first signing with Gexa. They offer fantastic deals for people who first sign up, and they advertise their rates for new users correctly. However, when it's time to renew, you need to be careful.If you are offered a contract at an average rate of 9 cents /kWh, for example, then you need to open the EFL (Electric Facts Label) and check the energy charge. If it says something MUCH higher than 9 cents, then you need to look elsewhere. The way that it works is that they advertise a low average rate because of a discount they apply to your account if you hit exactly the right number of kWh. For instance, if it says that your plan is 9 cents/kWh at 500 kWh, then the ACTUAL energy charge might be closer to 15 cents/kWh, but Gexa will give you a fifty dollar discount if you hit 500kWh. If you don't hit 500kWh, then you don't get the discount, and you might actually pay MORE money, even when using HALF the amount of electricity. Additionally, if you use more than 500kWh, you'll still get the discount, but your rate will still average out at much higher. The average rate is only 9 cents if you literally use 500kWh.For complete transparency, here is a breakdown of the amount of energy I used per month with Gexa and how much it cost me. Contract 1 with Gexa - This plan was advertised at an average rate of 6 cents/kWh, and I was extremely happy with it. (The actual rate before fees was 3 cents/kWh.)404 kWh = $34.51403 kWh = $34.44318 kWh = $28.24413 kWh = $35.38578 kWh = $41.88364 kWh = $27.95578 kWh = $41.88364 kWh = $27.95597 kWh = $41.77537 kWh = $39.46Contract 2 with Gexa. This contract was advertised at 9 cents/kWh. They used deceptive tactics here. It's actually 15 cents/kWh but comes out to 21 cents/kWh with fees. They give you a 50 dollar credit if you use 500kWh. As you can see, using between 350-499 kWh will absolutely destroy you. 552 kWh = $58.39383 kWh = $82.91 (!!!!!!)557 kWh = $66.53262 kWh = $57.94I stupidly trusted Gexa after my first year went smoothly, and I regret renewing a contract with them. If this review makes it to ANYONE before they make the same mistake that I made, I'll be happier. I might cancel my contract and move to another company. I am still waiting to hear back from them.
Amanda from 77077, Texas
November 7th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Great plans and pricing, terrible customer service
Plans and pricing is great, however customer service is not. I moved out of one service address to another, but I needed service at both for about a month and a half. I tried to set up move out date 2 months in advance and they said they couldnt set one up that far in advance. Then when I set up move out date, and the move out date came, they disconnected the address I was living at and just moved into!!! Tell me how you mess this up?! Then I took over 8 hours for them to fix the problem and get service back on.
Josh from 77573, Texas
December 27th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Very unhappy
So I have been with Gexa for over 15 years, today I called because I needed a extension on my payment, you would think after all the time I have with them it wouldn't be a problem...but oh no....they said because of something that happened in November of 2021 they couldn't do it, and that was their fault that it happened. So I am telling them now, when my contract expires at the end of the year, please don't bother asking me to resign because loyalty means nothing to this company.
Johnny R. from 77450, Texas
May 6th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Sneaky, Dishonest, Predatory
Super easy at first, with a fabulous promotional rate. Service was never interrupted, even during the DEEP freeze recently. Then, kWh rate went from 6c/kWh to 22c/kWh without so much as an email to let me know. 22c/kWh charges occurred during record heat in Texas. 2 year old baby and pregnant wife at home, and I have a surprise $343 electricity bill for my 1200 sq ft home. Shame on you for taking advantage of families. I signed up for another provider right away.
MM from 75060, Texas
July 25th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
A band of thieves
Signing up was very easy. Details of pricing were misleading. I had no basis for estimating my energy consumption moving into a new house. Imagine my surprise when I was socked with $.28 cents per kWh. The energy charge was for 999 kWh - if I had consumed one more kWh I would have jumped into a much lower rate. This company also hides the TDU delivery charge. Looking through the fine print it is clear. I have switched my plan after one month. It will cost me far less to pay the charge for breaking the contract and turning to a new provider than trying to game the categories that GEXA sets. I have no desire to consume more energy than is needed.
R. Wilson from 77025, Texas
October 14th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Major problems
I signed up on the web for their service. In September because Bulb energy transferred my account to Green Mountain energy. I had the opportunity to change so I went on the internet and found a plan that I thought would save me money, Somehow or someone cancelled my service with Gexa (not me) and I started receiving bills from Green Mountain. I called Gexa because I received a cancellation charge and talked to a representative about it and they launched an investigation. Then I got a discontinuance notice because of past due payments. I had everything set up correctly on Gexa's website and had set up auto pay. So I called again talked to I believe was the same man that helped before he couldn't explain why my auto pay didn't work. So I went on their website paid using the pay bill function. I will have to wait and see if the auto pay works on the next billing cycle. I am retired and trying to live off of social security I don't need these kind of problems. I believe a lot of this was caused by Green Mountain/Bulb.september because
Unsatisfied customer from 78362, Texas
November 10th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
do not get if you are over 2500 killawatt per month.
No rebate after 2500, will cost you more than other companies. 18 percent. I promise your bill will be a lot more than other companies. What a rip off.
michael Davis from 77389, Texas
July 3rd, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Sales people with unclear plans
I bought a plan that keeps my bill a little higher in winter because it is under 1,000 KW but I knew in summer and most of spring/early fall I'd be over and get $100 credit. Well with the big time heat I hit 2,100 KW and my range was 1,000-2,000 for discount so it was even higher! Of course, the paperwork I got advertiseted it was discount on 1,000+, but the fine print has the screw job in it
JT in Houston from 77365, Texas
August 1st, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
This is edit of previous review
After leaving previous review, an agent from their presidents office called me and was very polite and helpful, his actions led to change my previous poor rating. Thank you Mr Anthony.
Pat Morrison from 79701, Texas
August 9th, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Solar buyback is not great
Well one month rollover is not a good deal. Because whatever you over produce in one month can only be used next month. So during the cool sunny months your system overproduces and sends to the grid does not accumulate for the sunny hot summer months where you overuse and end up fetching the solar bill + electricity bill because. I'd run away from Gexa, can't wait for my plan to end so that I can switch.
RNet from 78634, Texas
August 9th, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Online system is broken
Customer account is HARD WIRED to a single physical account, so if move you are stuck -- their system can't accommodate this. Whoever "designed" their backend database did a horribly bad job of it.
Ezra in Texas from 79701, Texas
July 31st, 2024
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Forgot my
The salesperson didnt mention that my withdrawal from my current company had a charge. Its why I didnt go with you.
Greg from
January 5th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
1-2 Star Reviews: 347 (65%)
Watch your rate!
Gexa is an OK company as long as you watch your rate. You sign up for a low rate and then all of a sudden.. WHAM! your rate increases significantly. Now the thing is, if you call and dispute the rate, the cusotmer service folks will lower your rate (pretty much instantly). But what happens if you don't pay attention to your bill?
Maggie from Houston, Texas
May 26th, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
GEXA BEWARE!!!!
I used Gexa as my provider in 2008. I moved into a new home and called and canceled my service with Gexa. They continued to charge me for 8 days during August(the hottest time of the year in Texas)while the next tenant did not have to pay. I paid for a perfect strangers electricity for 8 days. After many phone calls, a Gexa representative said they would correct it. They didn't, only sending collection notices. I had to pay or risk paying huge deposits for electricity. It's unfair what Gexa did. It's probably only about $80 worth of electricity, but it the idea of paying for something I didn't use. BEWARE OF GEXA ENERGY!!!!!!!!!!!!
R Perry from Pearland, Texas
August 10th, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa is unethical
Try to find out who is in charge, and try to understand why they don't apply your payments timely. Then find yourself disconnnected, with a nearly perfect credit rating. Gexa refuses to accept standard electronic payments (ACH) transactions, then holds your checks for days to collect late fees and re-connect fees. They lack transparency, and are unethical in their cash recipts processes.
DiDi from Houston, Texas
December 8th, 2009
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
A rip-off company, not deserve to exist
I had month-month plan with them. They increased my rate to 22 cents kw per hour during winter. When I find out and called them, they refused to change a different plan for me and continue to force me to pay 22 cents while market rate was around 12 cents. I tried to talk to their supervisor, but no help at all. A rip-off company, don't trust them.
Joseph from Dallas, Texas
July 2nd, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible customer service
I left Gexa Energy a few years ago. I got tired of the run around in paying my bill. If you want to pay on line, you have to pay a fee!! Where on earth do you have to do that these days?!? Then calling them? Get ready for a LONG wait. I am currently on hold for 20 min as I type this, and still have 17 calls ahead of me! And once you get ahold of them, be ready for a rude representative. Oh, and if you want to be called back by the next available agent, you won't ever get the call. I left them specifically because it was difficult to deal with them. I routinely sent in my payments on time, but they counted them as late, sent disconnect notices, ect. I will NEVER deal with GEXA again.
Corey Keller from Fort Worth, Texas
July 20th, 2010
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
I like how they will not take responsibility for their own errors. This is twice now that I have been told I did things incorrectly. Its funny how I do not work for them, but somehow I am able to apply my payment to the wrong account! (I only have 1 account with them). Step up and accept responsibility. I will not renew my contract with this company I have been with for 7yrs!
KGreen from Fort Worth, Texas
July 18th, 2011
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst Customer Service. Like talking to a machine
I've been a Gexa customer for 5 years. There were instances where their
charges or perhaps reading were wrong but I've been patient. Calling and
correcting the billing was just a painful experience. Customer service is
amazingly ridiculous. The company don't care whether you're a loyal
customer or new. I requested for an additional service and was given a
commitment to have my service activated on certain date. When I call
again to confirm, I was shocked when i found out that the order was on
hold and still have to be processed. Now I don't have electricity and I have
10 months old baby.
PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM GEXA!
Allen A from Houston, Texas
July 22nd, 2011
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible Customer Service!!
Even though Gexa has very low rates I would never again choose them for service! They have been very rude to me every time I call them and they send out threatening cancelation notices EVERY month even though we pay our bills on time. For example, this month the company records indicate that my account was credited for payment on August 29th, yet still I was sent a cancelation notice dated August 30th (recieved in mail September 6th). Again, this is just one example, it happens EVERY MONTH!! If I was not under contract with them I would leave. It is my advice to any wise Texan to choose someone else!
Tammy G from Mansfield, Texas
September 6th, 2011
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Sucks
These guys are sharks... They made an accounting error on my favor in the amount of $200.00. 3 months later they discover the error. Their method of communicating with me was a disconnection notice and a demand for $200.00. This was in violation of PUC rules. I wrote the PUC and of course they investigated 2 months after the fact. The PUC is in the pocket of the companies and is pretty useless. Gexa has horrible customer service, their business practices are suspect and their billings are impossible to figure out. Sharks...stay away... Deregulation in Texas has been a train wreck!
s hawes from Houston, Texas
February 11th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!
Great prices, but when they make a mistake by taking 3x the amount of your bill while you're trying to pay online instead of once....customer service has you call back several times only to tell you that they know it's their fault, but they can't refund charges. So; if you need $ in your account, call to make your paymeny; SCREW their online malfunctions!
Anonymous from Dallas, Texas
February 13th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Billing Dept is a nightmare
My company had several accounts with Gexa for several years and I paid via online banking during the entire time. Beginning last April their accounting dept became a nightmare. Every month I had to make a phone call as I would get disconnect notices to only find out the monies had all been applied to 1 account with a large credit while the others showed delinquent with late fees. The last straw was when they turned off our electricity to 7 of our accounts (when bill had been paid and I had been previously assured the credit from the other accounts would be allocated correctly). Then charged a disconnect & reconnect fee for the accounts when it was their processing error. I have since changed carriers.
Leslie Holcomb from Corpus Christi, Texas
February 22nd, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Misleading pricing
I have used six different power providers. Gexa is the only one that misled me regarding pricing. I thought I was getting a great deal, but it turned out to be just OK. Regardless, I am switching as soon as my contract expires.
John from Houston, Texas
March 1st, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
changes rates
after three months the plan went much higher than when i started.
Karen from Texas
March 26th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Never Again
I signed on with Gexa in 2005 at a flat 10 cent rate for my 2nd home in Texas. I made this my permanent home in 2007. I am completely at fault for being lazy and not reading emails so I can't blame them for adding minimum monthly fees and raising the rate through the roof. I can blame them for not calling me or notifying me when a payment was not received. I'm not talking 30 days late - I'm talking 7 days late. They turned me off. No courtesy notification whatsoever.
I was actually home at the time, heard a "CLUNK" and went downstairs (I'm in a condo). The guy from the electric company was still here! I asked what was going on, he said he had a turn off notice. I asked if I can pay him but NOPER, Gexa was the customer, resale, all that. $100 bucks and 4 hours later, the same guy was back to turn it on.
Again, I was "at fault" - but I honestly never had anyone ever turn me off for 7 days before. Dropped Gexa like a hot potato. Rotten, nasty customer service to boot.
Uncle Joey from Corpus Christi, Texas
May 30th, 2012
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bad Customer Service & Rate Rip Off
BEWARE THESE GUYS ARE SCAM ARTISTS! I just received a bill on my empty small townhome that has 0 appliances in it for $172 coincidentally the month I cancel my plan with them that has 'no early termination fees'. This bill is 4 times higher than any bill I have received from them. Of course, they do nothing about it and if I want to dispute it I have to pay $125.99 fee to do so. I am so disappointed! Beware of Gexa, their rates are ok but once they catch you with this kind of stuff it becomes I rip off. Check out other more reliable companies with customer service priorities so you don't get sucked into this
Samantha from Lewisville, Texas
February 19th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst company ever
The worst company ever... Horrible costumer service, your told one thing Over the phone then you get something different in the mail.I'm so glad my contract with them expired. I wouldn't never ever sign up with them even if they offer me free energy for a year, the lowest rate ever and more.I rather pay more for electricity else where but definitely not with GexaTotal nightmare since day one
Susan m from Arlington T, Texas
February 20th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Complete lack of customer service
I have been trying to contact Gexa for over a week now, for no other reason than to pay my bill. I don't have my account number memorized, and I need that info to do so. Their automated phone service is broken; when you choose to be connected to a real person, it instead recycles you back to the beginning of the automated service. They do not respond to emails either; I have sent three this week alone and have yet to hear anything back. Stay away at all costs.
Jon Adamson from North Richland Hills, Texas
April 16th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Low price, low quality
Had terrible experiences with Gexa. They charged me $20 because they said I didn't have enough funds in my bank account to cover my bill. I sent them my bank account documents (that were private and I should not have had to show them) that proved I had plenty of funds at the time I was charged to cover the bill. Even then, I had to keep calling and spent hours on the phone trying to get refunded. Customer service was just awful.
Erin from Abilene, Texas
May 7th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Disappointed
Customer service did not contact me about an autopay that didn't go through. But charged me for the following month as if nothing happened. One year later a collection agency posts info and drops my credit score by 77 points over $75 bill. Could've been handled differently.
James Hartsough from Frisco, Texas
June 12th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Beware of end of contract "promotions"
My first few years with Gexa was great. At the end of my contract, I started getting emails about how smart I would be to go with a new plan before my old one expired. Each of the links took me to sites that had higher rates than what you could get by going through the Gexa web site. After looking into other companies online, I found that Gexa rates were more than most and most of the advertising was for new users only. I spent weeks trying to get in touch with customer service. I ended up waiting for hours. Horrible service trying to renew. Horrible rates for renewal. Decided to switch.
Allen Aleshire from Harlingen, Texas
June 15th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Goodbye Gexa!
I've been with Gexa for years and never had any issues...until now. I called to renew my plan and they priced me at 11.6! That is absolutely ridiculous. The representative on the phone was flat out rude and could have cared less. I would think you would want to retain your current customers but I guess not! I WILL be switching to another provider by the end of this month.
SHR from Houston, Texas
June 17th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Rate Increase
I have been with Gexa for several years and have been extremely pleased with the rates and service until today. I called regarding a new contract and was told my rate would be increase by $.03. When I advised the rep this was higher than what was shown on the internet, I was told those rates were for new customers. Yet another company who does not appreciate loyalty. Off to find another electric company.
Lisa from Dallas, Texas
July 9th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Stay Away!
They messed up and charged me double for a bill that I had already paid 8 month earlier.
Cynthia from Irving, Texas
August 12th, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
like a bad break up
When gexa and I first met, everything was magical... Low rates, great service, efficient web tools... When it came time to move, at the end of our full year service plan, we planned to bring gexa with us, but wanted gexa to match other low service rates in our area. Gexa could not compete. After we decided to terminate service with gexa, they jacked up our last bill (charging us the same amount as a full month for just 10 days of service,) cut us off from online service, charged us late fees during the time that they instructed us to wait for our final bill and further, refused to reread the kWh usage of the 10 days and then explained that payment extensions are only provided to current customers. It was obvious that gexa was a little bitter! Stay away from this service if you ever plan on moving! Now, time to figure out how to come up with $222 before gexa sends me to collections
kelley from Humble, Texas
September 3rd, 2013
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
What a RIPOFF
Went with Gexa to try and save some money. Went with their average billing which increased every 2 months?!?!? When I called they told me I wasn't under contract and could leave. I finally did and they hit me with a $700 bill when I disputed the bill with the Texas PUC they turned me over to collections.
Paul from Saginaw, Texas
February 4th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
GEXA Sux!!
I would not recommend them. Tried them for a year and after that they try to screw you. Actually, I could have done better with several other companies for that 1 year than I did with GEXA.Stay away from them. Too many other choices.
Anthony from Houston, Texas
March 20th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst Experience with Gexa
I came to know about Gexa through internet. I had really bad experience with this company.They are irresponsible people I have ever seen.If you called to customer service, they will keep you on hold for long time and will come back to us with stupid answers. I am really frustrated with this company and I dont personally recommend this company.
Michael from Houston, Texas
May 28th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Does Not Value There Customers
First let me say, it took almost 1 hr. to get in touch with someone at the Custormer Services number listed. Signed on with Gexa inorder to save money. Although, I adjusted my start date for the 1st of the Month, so that bills were due by the 15th, they said it didn't matter. Was charged have a months bill on my first invoice due to AEP's billing cycle. Bill was then due by the 5th of each month. Customer service would not change the due date or cancel the contract so that I could find another provider. The only offer Rose at customer service offered was to input a cancellation date that would leave me without electrical service and would still charge me a cancellation fee.
C Perez from Corpus Christi, Texas
June 2nd, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Poor Customer Service
They give you a great introduction rate and when the term is over they want to double the rate. When I called they said there was nothing that they could do that it was the going renewal rate. Then I got a long speech on how their co. is one of the top fortune 500 co. and that they give a lot of better service than the other electric co. out there. All the while the guy wouldn't shut up long enough for me to even say anything. BEWARE! In three months, I had to set up automatic payments twice and it still didn't work, but going online I could pay the bill with the that card and it was in their system. Each time that you visit their web site I had to refresh several times. They don't have good customer service, they have aggravating service.
Joe Menton from Arlington, Texas
June 6th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
BEWARE!!! DOUBLE MONTHLY BILL SEVERAL TIMES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
Been with them for several years because of contract. EVERYONE told me that they will rip me off and send me a few bills in the same month and then say you didn't pay! I paid one bill of almost $400 then turned around and got another bill 8 days later for $300 so I cancelled paid in full my FINAL bill then I got ANOTHER final bill again. THIS IS THE WORST ELECTRIC COMPANY EVER!!!!! THEY WLL RIP YOU OFF AND TRY TO TAKE ALL YOUR MONEY.
NAY from DALLAS, Texas
June 17th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Beware of this company! Do not use!!!
I signed up with Gexa due to a low introductory rate of 5.9 cents per kwh. After three months of service I was automatically switched to a month-to-month plan that shot my rate up to 13.5 cents per kwh! As a result my bill went from $110 to $230! I was never notified that the rate would jump this much from one month to another. I called customer service to see if they could adjust my bill and they refused to do anything. I disconnected my service and switched to another provider immediately. I have also filed a complaint with BBB and will never use this company as long as I live.
Ronnie Saada from Colleyville, Texas
August 25th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible.
I signed up for Gexa energy using one of their extremely low introductory rates off of powertochoose.org. I never received any paper correspondence at all. Never got a bill or even a welcome packet. I went online and signed up for the online account and I did get an email welcoming me to the online account. I was never notified of a bill being ready or due. I had to go online and pay the bill when I thought it was getting close. I checked this month and my rate had tripled. My normally ~$200 bill was closer to $500.I called in to see what the deal was, and was told that they have been sending my bill to the house and I should have checked the bill for the contract expiration date. When I told them I have not received anything from them in the mail at all, the customer service rep told me (without any investigation) that I need to talk to the post office because he was certain they sent them. I guess the post office was selectively removing only the gexa energy correspondence since I get all of my other bills.When I asked to renew and if the rate can be back dated, the rate they gave me was several cents higher than regular rates of most of the other companies. So don't be persuaded by the lower introductory rates, they will silently let your contract expire with no communication what so ever. Their normal rates are considerably higher than most companies which I assume is how they can afford to offer the lowest intro rates. It is also their policy not to back date the renewal. So they lure you in with low rates only to take advantage of you later.My Advice: DO NOT USE GEXA. They do not take care of their existing customers in fact it's my opinion that they are actively trying to take advantage of their customers.
Brad from Pearland, Texas
September 19th, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DISCONNECTION NOTICE??
After reading all the horrendous reviews about customer service for Gexa, I can only add another log to the fire. They disconnected me without notice. I mailed a check for my regular bill, but they failed to post it. I recieved the next month's bill showing a delinquent amount, but I figured the check for ththe prior monthy had crossed in the mail. Apparently that's not enough! Before the next billing cycle was over, the little man with the locks came and shut the power off. Not notice whatsoever. Customer Service is utterly non-existent. Voicemail Hell, with no ability whatsoever to talk to a live person to get power restored. After reading all the reviews, I think it's time to take these bastards to the woodshed and kick their butts out of Texas. Consumers should not have to put up with this. Those reviewers who rate this company highly are in La-la Land. Your turn in the barrel is coming, trust me.
Not Happy from Houston, Texas
September 23rd, 2014
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Waste time talking to customer service
Stay away from this company. I moved to another apartment and used other electricity company before the due date with Gexa. Later Gexa charged early termination fee. I called Gexa and tried to waive the early termination fee. They asked me to show the new lease agreement and new electricity carrier bill. I faxed them. However, they said they do not accept it. It wastes time to talk to them.
Pwang from Missouri City, Texas
May 26th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Should have read some of these reviews earlier...
It might have saved us some hard-earned money and undue frustrations! We have been with Gexa for 3-4 years and haven't had too much trouble with them until recently, but honestly, we're pretty lazy about using our "power to choose" and tend to find a good rate with a decent company and just keep renewing the contract if there hasn't been any issues. Admittedly, we probably could have found a better deal and switched awhile ago, but out of convenience have continued to shovel money into Gexa's accounts. For years we have paid *ridiculous* amounts of money for a 1-bedroom apartment, but continued to pay, on time at that, without fail. This year, we moved from having an address in Houston to one in Pasadena and this is when all the troubles started! First, our bill is on a "fixed-rate" plan, but has been fluctuating by HUNDREDS of dollars each month. When we try to contact Customer Service it just frustrates us all the more! They are totally incompetent and extremely rude when trying to get them to explain WHY our bill went from the 120 range to 234 in one month when our plan is supposed to stay the same. Their explanation, which would make sense if it were true, is that the actual KWh usage fluctuates and will show different charges each month. That's perfectly understandable and legitimate, except they were claiming over 2000KWh was used, again, in a 1-BEDROOM APARTMENT! In what world did we use over 2000 KWh in a month! I would have had to have my A/C running at 60F, shining every light with a bulb, cooking with every single apparatus I own and open all the door and windows to cool the neighborhood off. I mean seriously, there's just no way. Not when our previous bill's usages averaged around 1400KWh. THEN - we received a "surprise" bill in June saying we had an IMMEDIATE balance of $365.64 due or they would shut the power off. We were completely confused because we had never missed a payment with them before and called crappy 'ol customer service again. The bill, they claimed, was one they supposedly forgot to bill us for from our last apartment, which we hadn't lived there for 10 months! We tried to get a further explanation, but the rude person on the phone kept making accusatory comments (i.e. "Well, it looks like you didn't pay your bill.." or " If the bill was paid you wouldn't be getting a notice...") and she wouldn't give us an exact date for when these charges incurred. The story kept changing and she couldn't even keep the month straight - one time it was an old bill for Sept. and the next statement she was talking about a bill in Oct. She couldn't (or wouldn't) tell us if it was one month's charge or two, only that it was for an apartment we hadn't lived in for almost a year. So in one month we paid them almost $600, but I feel that we are going to take the "oversight charge" to the PUC and dispute it. Our contract is up with them this month and we will DEFINITELY be changing providers this time. Now I'm concerned about the backlash from them for switching! They seem good, but I would not recommend. Anybody concerned about finances should probably look elsewhere...and read reviews before signing. I wish I would have.
TC from Pasadena, Texas
August 14th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Unethical or Incompetent.
We were with Gexa four years and repeatedly had problems with budget/leveling billing. They consistently under billed for months and then would raise the monthly rate to an average which was way above what it should have been. I paid Gexa $899.00 for the final bill after switching to Energy Ogre. I filed a complaint with the Texas utility commission about Gexa's practices and I feel that they intentionally let your cumulative bill get high towards the end of your contract in hopes that you will not be able to pay an inflated amount and just stay with them. The end result is an unacceptable practice no matter what one believes was their reasoning.
Tim from Fort Worth, Texas
December 9th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
BILLING ERRORS AND OVERCHARGES!
At the time my contract was up, the bill was lower. The bill remained lower for months and then I received BACK BILLING for hundreds of dollars billed at a rate almost TWICE the ESTABLISHED RATE. When I contacted customer service, the lady stated she couldnt do anything but would have another representative call me. I waited for days to receive a cryptic email (not the promised call) which did not address the billing errors and the overcharges.I called the number and through two days of both email attempts and phone calls, I was never allowed to talk to a supervisor and only told that a supervisor had been emailed. The exact words of the only representative I was allowed to speak to were that he was only the messenger. I was offered a courtesy credit of less than half of the overcharges and a contract renewal. Obviously, all of my accounts are now established elsewhere. The unethical practices demonstrated throughout the process included: CONSISTENT BILLING ERRORS over the period of four months. The company correcting the billing errors at a rate almost TWICE the ESTABLISHED RATE. NEVER PROVIDED THE NAME AND CONTACT INFORMATION of the OBSCURE SUPERVISOR who was the only one who could make decisions. Brief emails were the norm for attempting to make the situation go away rather than a discussion of the companys errors and an ethical means for correcting those errors. A representative who was only the messenger by his own words, who felt the need to go on a rant about how he was not required to provide me information of what he discussed with his supervisor. I was offered a SMALL DISCOUNT AS A COURTESY WITHOUT ANY STATEMENT OF THE TRUE INHERENT ERRORS COMPLETED OVER A PERIOD OF 4 MONTHS AND WAS TOLD TO PAY THE FULL BILL ANYWAY because that would take weeks.I HIGHLY RECOMMEND AVOIDING THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS. I used them for years without a problem; however WHEN THERE IS A PROBLEM, EVEN IF IT IS THEIR FAULT, IT IS UNLIKELY THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SPEAK WITH ANYONE WHO HAS THE CAPACITY TO MAKE A DECISION. There are clearly ONGOING UNETHICAL AND HIGHLY QUESTIONABLE PRACTICES within Gexa operations.
A Busch from Alvin, Texas
December 16th, 2015
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Rip off!
Avoid this company like the plague. They hide their billing totals, lock you into a rate and when you get your bill, you'd swear power is being stolen or you're supplying the neighbors. Their customer service is a total joke. Their so called care representatives want to argue and try to strong arm you like they work for a loan shark.I switched to TXU and let me say night and day difference. I was paying $400-500 in electric for my house (2700 sf) now my bike is $170 highest so far.TXU customer service is top notch, they should put on a clinic for the jokers at Gexa. Can't believe anyone would rate Gexa above a 1. I'd give them zeros if possible.
Miguel Llamas from Corpus Christi, Texas
February 19th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
GEXA ENERGY DOUBLE WITHDRAWS FROM BANK ACCOUNT
GEXA ENERGY DOUBLE WITHDRAWS FROM BANK ACCOUNTAttached you will find my GEXA Energy Billing Date Dec 19, 2015.GEXA ENERGY has stolen $96.48 from me by DOUBLE withdraws $96.48 on 01/07/2016 and $96.48 on 01/11/2016 from my bank account and has failed to REFUND $96.48? When I contacted GEXA Energy, they refused to refund $96.48. January 2016 double withdrawal01/07/2016 External Withdrawal GEXA Energy / - ELECPAYMNT $96.4801/11/2016 External Withdrawal GEXA Energy / - ELECPAYMNT $96.48 When will GEXA Energy REFUND $96.48 from January 2016? This is wrong. GEXA Energy is a scam. January 2016, my bill was $96.48 and GEXA Energy has ripped me off. They called me to argue they could take my $96.48 and multiply it times two. I do not want them calling and simply want $96.48 refunded. GEXA Energy has many complaints with BBB and PUC ripping off people.
Susan Long from Dallas, Texas
April 14th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
They mistakenly charged my account $299
Definitely listen to the other reviews here in regards to Gexa Energy being scammy. They charged me a $299 fee in April that I had no idea about. I had to call in and deal with customer support trying to identify what this charge was. Turns out it was a mistake withdrawal from their end which was noted as a "deposit fee". They said they would process a refund check for me. It's been 2 weeks. I called back in today and they said the check is now being processed and will be complete soon. Once the check processes, they will mail it to me.So they can mistakenly charge me $299 instantly but it takes more than a month to refund that back to me? Yikes. As an apology for the inconvenience, their rep told me he can get me a lower rate... if I signed a contract extension with them hahahaha. That's their apology... what?Never had this issue with any other electricity provider. Back to the drawing board on powertochoose.org
Andrew from Dallas, Texas
May 17th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
More expensive than most
I called to renew with Gexa, whose month-to-month was 3x higher than the deal I had been on in a contract. When I asked for a better rate, all they could offer me were a variety of single rate contracts applicable only if I kept my electricity within a parameter of 500kw, 1000kw, or 2000kw. Outside of any of those usages there is an automatic $9 charge and the overage or underusage rate was twice or three times as high. I don't use the same electricity year round, having both a gas and electric home. That won't work for me (and I wonder how many others like me). I think what pushed me over the edge was their use of the words, "we CATER to people who keep their electricity within certain kilowatts". Cater? Like they were valet in a high rise penthouse and I was a resident. It's 3rd party electric service. What a spin! In truth, if your usage doesn't fit what they set up for their monetary benefit, obviously, then you're gonna get gouged. Gexa rates are both too high for my budget and higher than many other service companies. They are unwilling to offer workable rates. I refuse to "cater" to companies willing to change the facts and meanings to part me with my money. I have been with Gexa before and found this to be true even then. Don't allow them to head fake you with qualifiers for a service you can get from any number of companies. Shop around before you buy the marketing tactics and spend more than you need to.
Laurie from Laurie, Texas
August 3rd, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
0 Customer Service
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY!!! Worst customer service I have EVER had the displeasure of dealing with. I have been trying for MONTHS to pay my final electric bill and I cant seem to find a single representative that is willing to assist me with this. You would think that they would want me to give them money, but it seems like they are more interested in ruining my credit. First of all, they shut down my online account so that I can no longer view any bills or make any payments online, and they chose to do this BEFORE sending me an email that my final bill was due. When I got this message, I tried to log in to view the amount due and make a payment, but my account was no longer active. So at this point, they have told me I owe money, but there was no mention of how much and they wouldnt let me pay online. I then tried to send an email through the website and received a message saying that the email was unable to be used at this time. I tried using the email 2-3 times per week over the first 2 months and kept getting the same message. I also tried contacting them via telephone using the number provided on the website. I have left countless voicemails with no response, and the ONE time I got someone on the phone, they transferred me to an automated message where I was supposed to be able to make a payment, but after entering my credit card information, the message said that my payment was unable to be processed at this time and it hung up on me. So now, after MONTHS of trying to resolve this issue, I received a voicemail that my balance was being sent to a collections agency. Of course when I called back to the number that left the voicemail, there was no answer and nobody ever responded to my voicemail that I left in response. For the amount of time that I have invested in this debacle, I feel that Gexa should be paying ME for wasting such an ungodly amount of my time. I am completely fed up and getting to a point where I am almost ready to just let my credit score tank before I give this company another dime of my hard earned money.
William from William, Texas
August 11th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Due date moves.
Gexa Energy have a practice of moving the due date for my bill. I have a busy schedule and keep track of my bills with my Outlook calendar. I place a monthly recurring reminder for all of my bills. Gexa Energy change my bill date by as much as 7 days. They also make it impossible to schedule a payment in advance the way that all my other vendors do. This has the effect of generating late payment fees, very lucrative for Gexa I am sure. My contract is due for renewal in January. I will not be renewing after 15 years.
Edward from Plano, Texas
August 18th, 2016
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Rep Lied To Me During Renewal
Gexa rep lied to me when I renewed my contract last fall. The guy said he was saving me so much money and my average $$ per Kwh would be .06 cents. (I made notes during the call and glad I did) This month (one of the lowest usage months of the year) we used 2100 Kwh and my bill was $270. That's over .12 cents a Kwh. I called in and the CS rep said they calculated my average usage from 10/15 - 05/16 and it was 1800 Kwh, so they put me in the best plan for my usage during these months. I said DUH, those are the fall and winter months when I'm using gas and not that much electricity. Did it ever occur to you that you are leaving out the SUMMER months!?!? How stupid is that??? He had no response, offered no solution just kept trying to justify why they put me in that plan. The plan is great if you use less than 2000 Kwh but my home is 3700 sqft. Solution: I went to www.energyogre.com and according to their savings calculator they will save me over $2000 a year!! I'm not surprised since Gexa put me in a plan where my bill would absolutely go through the roof in June, July, August and September. This also includes the $150 early term fee from Gexa. Good bye GEXA!!!!
Greg Duncan from Rowlett, Texas
January 20th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Continual bad service
My auto pay hadn't worked long enough for us to rack up like FOUR billing cycles worth of payments owed, so I immediately went online and paid us up to owe a balance of $0.00, by then we already had a notice of termination and threats of late fees. I called customer service and they informed me that it was set to auto draft our account 10 days AFTER our set date of termination..Okay??..Paid it down to $0.00 owed and figured i'll just manually pay it every billing cycle. Two days later it auto drafted the entire $185 bill, that I had just paid two days prior, A SECOND TIME!! Leaving me with literally $20 to my name until a refund can post supposedly 5-7 working days later (I'm poor, don't judge me). I called customer service again and they told me the manual payments confused the auto pay and did I want to leave $185 as a credit or did I want a refund -__- ...refund..NOW!! >:O ... The auto pay hadn't worked for FOUUUUUUR billing cycles and you're telling me the one time it did auto draft me was AFTER i had already paid and for the ENTIRE amount again. Lord Jesuuuuus, I have never ever had this much trouble with a company. $150 to early terminate, believe me will get those funds to Gexa ASAP.
Stacy from 76542, Texas
June 3rd, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lost customer forever
Decent prices but Gexa is definitely NOT in the business for the people. Any kind of service industry should accompany its clients needs. Not the case for Gexa. They have lost a customer for life!
Your lost customer from 76022, Texas
June 22nd, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Engery
signed up for what I thought was a fixed rate plan ( it's listed on the site as a FIXED rate plan) turns out it is a 4 tier plan with different prices for different KW usage. My last energy company (PennyWise) was a true fixed plan with all pass through charges except taxes...DO NOT USE GEXA ENERGY!
Chuck from 76006, Texas
July 18th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
hidden costs
my plan went from .06 Kwh to .12 per hr because I was 5 Kwh over the 2000. Be careful of what they are offering. Got zero cooperation when trying to get plan changed
outrageous rates from 77422, Texas
July 24th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Fraudulent Share & Save
I became a customer in April 2017 and in reviewing their Share & Save program, I got my mom set up with Gexa. During the setup process, the customer service rep told them that their plan didn't qualify for the Share & Save where I would get $5 per month because of the referral and new customer. Nowhere in the documentation (online or hardcopy sent to me) does it say that certain plans don't qualify. This is fraudulent information.
Maria from 75007, Texas
July 26th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DECEPTIVE PRACTICES
This company is deceptive. Their FACT sheets are not factual. I was basically told I was incapable of understanding their billing process and that the rates posted on powertochoose.org were not the actual rates, only examples.
worst switch ever from 75771, Texas
August 3rd, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Read the fact sheet carefully
Contrary to my experience over the years with other providers, the price/kwh as displayed on the Power to Choose website didn't turn out to be the average price I was billed. My billing was actually more than 30% higher. My fault because I was careless about reading the fact sheet, but I feel like I was gamed and will never use Gexa again.
No! from 77002, Texas
August 4th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible EFL
Watch out for the EFL. I got baited by the low rate and didn't read the fine print. Thought I was getting a 5.4 cents per kWh, but it was actually 12.9 cents. Very deceiving electric fact sheet
Joe Ly from 76028, Texas
August 10th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DECEPTIVE RATE STRUCTURE!
Beware of Gexa and any other energy company that gives you a tiered rate chart when you sign up. That final tier, 2000 kwh, is NOT your rate for 2000 kwh and up! Starting at 2001 kwh, your rate may double. With Gexa, it went from 5.9 cents to almost 14! Read the energy charges for 2001+ BEFORE hitting that submit box.Their rep admitted they could do nothing because I already signed a contract, but passed the blame to the PUC and powertochoose.org, and everyone else, but it's very obvious that Gexa wants to be deceptive in their pricing structure by directing our attention to the chart. So I'm angry, and now what? $150 termination fee if I want out. Which would be worth it with $400 electric bills! I've never had this much trouble before when changing companies. They are getting sneakier. I want to take this to the PUC, but I doubt it will do any good. We just got screwed!
JAJACKS from 76036, Texas
August 14th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Customer not in their best interest
My plan expired months ago. No one at Gexa contacted me for a renewal. Instead they continued to charge me maximum rate without any thought about their client. They may have made some extra dollars but they lost a customer for life. In my book, companies should profit based on service provided, not by client ignorance.
Alex from 77441, Texas
August 19th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lack Integrity
They failed to email/call me when my contract expired for renewal and continued to charge me at maximum rate. it seems that they are so focused on turning profit, they forgot all about integrity, honesty and customer service.I advise everyone to use another utility company that has more integrity than this one.
F.I. from 77441, Texas
September 2nd, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bait and switch
I got my first bill with a total of 3080kwh. Little did I know that the price on my electricity facts lable sheet would double. I was with TXU for 5 years and I'm going back.
Eric from 75052, Texas
September 17th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Deceptive Practices
Gexa has mastered the art of gaming the Power to Choose website. For a residential plan over 3000 kWh, Gexa provides, as is required, a plan showing a low average price exactly at 2000, but then cranks the up to unconscionable levels for every kWh over 2000. They then conceal this by making the calculation as obscure as possible in the EFL. WORST PROVIDER IN TEXAS.
Burned Customer from 77478, Texas
October 12th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible experience with Gexa Billing
Based on my experience with Billing & Account Management at Gexa Energy, I will recommend AGAINST using their services. My 6-month plan was to terminate 8/31. I confirmed cancellation of the plan online on 8/17. At the time my plan was to cancel (8/30) Hurricane Harvey was hitting Houston and I was unable to follow up on the cancellation. Since I didn't CALL to cancel my plan, they did not honor the cancellation, and I was charged up until 10/16 when they finally terminated my plan. In this time, I spoke to representatives over the phone on 4 occasions, each lasting more than 25 minutes as I repeated the same information each time and they placed me on holds and transfers, etc. They refused to adjust my billing for the period of time before I spoke to someone over the phone, and thus I was charged for 1 month of services during which time I was not residing in the apartment. The bill was double that of my highest bill during actual usage.I will note that use of the electricity services themselves were fine and costs were low on a 6-month new user plan.
Rachel from 77007, Texas
October 18th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
PRICE GOUGING SCAMMERS
GEXA ALOMOST DOUBLED MY MONTHLY BILL WHEN MY CONTRACT EXPIRED WITH THEM. THEY CLAIMED I WAS MADE AWARE THAT THEY COULD CHARGE WHATEVER THEY FELT LIKE IF I WAS MONTH TO MONTH. I WAS NOT EXPECTING $1500.00 IN THREE MONTHS. THEN I AM PRETTY CONFIDENT THEY SOLD OR GAVE MY INFO TO A ANOTHER COMPANY WHEN I DROPPED THEM AND THEY TRIED TO SHUT OFF MY ELECTRICITY A FEW DAYS LATER. I WAS HAVING ISSUES WITH MY A/C UNITS DURING THE FIRST 2 MONTHS OF OUTRAGEOUS BILLS MID SUMMER AND THOUGHT THAT WAS THE REASON FOR THE HIGH BILLS. THE THIRD MONTH THEY TOLD ME I WAS NO LONGER UNDER CONTRACT AND THEY COULD CHARGE WHATEVER THEY WANTED. THEY WERE UNSYMPATHETIC BECAUSE SERVICE TO MY LOCATION IS HARD TO FIND, BUT THERE ARE BETTER OPTIONS AND I WILL LET WHOM EVER ASKES KNOW IT. BETTER RATES AND ALMOST NO DELIVERY CHARGES. I AM SURE THERE ARE LAWS TO PROTECT PEOPLE FROM WHAT THEY DID AND AT LEAST TO THE EXTENT THAT IT WAS DONE TO MY FAMILY. AT THE LEAST THERE SHOULD BE SOME ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHEN SOMEONE HAS A FINACIAL PROBLEM PAYING AND AMMOUNT AND YOU TURN AROUND AND DOUBLE IT. I WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT WITH THE BBB AND THE PUBLIC UTILITY BOARD OF TEXAS AND I WILL ALSO ACTIVELY TELL EVERYONE HOW I FEEL ABOUT GEXA.
PRICE GUGING SCAMMERS from 78537, Texas
December 8th, 2017
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
VERY disappointing company!!!
I just got Gexa Energy 2 months ago ONLY 2 months ago and my bill jumped from $115 to $377 ! I live in a two bedroom apartment ! I called the company and all they were able to do is send someone to come and do a meter re test BUT is going to take two weeks for them to come out so I still have to pay that high bill this is ridiculous there is no way my bill should be that high specially when Im working 10-12 hours a day and never really at my apartment not even my mom pays that and she has a full 4 bedroom House. Im very disappointed towards this company !
Very disappointing company! from 77060, Texas
January 31st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Poor customer service
I have been with Gexa for almost a year and I was with Ambit for 7 years and will be returning to Ambit next month. I have noticed my electric bill rising the past 3 months and my lifestyle has not changed. I opened my bill the other day for the month of January and it was $320.00!!!! I have never had a electric bill over $100.00 during my time with Ambit. I was told that I had went over my KW for starters I was told at the beginning that I would be alerted if I was getting close to going over for I was alerted anytime if this was the case with Ambit. Gexa was very short with me when I called to see what was going on and did not offer to help me nor to try and keep my business.
Chad M. from 75904, Texas
January 31st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Old, Outdated, Customer Unfriendly
Id strongly recommend NOT using Gexa for the following reasons:-A very low quality automated phone service (which you will spend a lot of time in while dealing with account issues)-A website thats somehow worse. Performs poorly on mobile devices and even when accessed on laptops will drop form submissions (!!!) without warning. This means payments can appear posted on their website when in actuality no payment has been made!-Poorly communicated billing deadlines-Uncompetitive pricing on both month-to-month and contract plans-Customer service representatives with unprofessional behaviorThere are dozens of providers in Texas that have put work into the customer experience and actually deserve your business. Dont give it to Gexa.
BenC from 77004, Texas
February 19th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Need my bill statement from 2009 and 2010
Humanity issue , i lived in texas and my wife and my son 10 month old out side , i applied to them Visa , one from required documents is aproof that iam lived in side usa for 5 years ,call gexa to asked them to send my statement bill for 2009 and 2010 , i call in 24 of January , repsentave take all my information and said ok we will send your papers withen 10 days . Got nothings
Call again in 14 February and request about my bill statement of 2009 and 2010 (( i told the representative that iam ready to pay for printing and mail cost ))
The representative told me withen 10 days i will received my paper but nothing, pleas iam not asking about some thing free i am ready to pay.
Ziad alsuhail from 77082, Texas
March 1st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Just had my biggest electric bill in nine years
Read this first before you sign up! When my previous contract with a different provider expired I signed up with Gexa energy. My first bill was for $ 33.04 which was for 10 days but my next bill which is for a1 whole month (30 days) amounted to $ 511.02 which as of now is the biggest electric bill that I ever had in nine years that I have lived in my house under various plans and providers that I have signed up. Think twice before signing up with them, you might be the next victim!
antonio raquepo from 76014, Texas
March 2nd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Scammy rates
I used powertochoose and saw Gexa's rates and jumped too fast. They show 6.5c avg for 500kWh, 5.5c for 1000kWh and so of course that was a great deal I thought! They actually charge 58 cents per kWh that goes over 1000 so I ended up with an extra $145 for January. When I sent messages online it was always some automated, "here's the contract" or "here's documentation" - never someone that actually looks and talks "normally." When calling, same thing, the lady seemed nice, but she was just a contract repeater, emotionless - of course you can tell she didn't want to say "yea we scam people all the time, sorry this happened to you" but more like: "A lot of our clients called in asking questions for January because the heaters were used a lot." Then more blah blah and refers to contract rates. Other than the January bleep, my bills have been lower than usual so it kind of events out. I'm just bitter that they lure and hit people hard like that with the 1000kWh+ charges.
Samir Saber from 77079, Texas
March 16th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst Website
Worst website & customer service. Cannot even setup auto-pay account online. Customer support cannot do it from their end. Coming to electrical plans... They are OK. On the paper, plans are really good but in practical they are different. May be we should deep analysis before signing up. For 1703 Kwh, I paid $150.50 after $85 credit with Gexa Supreme 12 plan. Please check twice and choose properly.I am struck with them for 1 year for signing contract.
Ram from 75062, Texas
March 16th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Deceptive Trade Practice
Very deceptive practices. Read the Facts Label very carefully. The top table shows that the rates go down as you use more. The table below however, puts in a line where the rates go UP, as your usage increased. The mistake was mine of course, but Gexa positioned this higher rate this way. I would NOT have signed up for this crap.
JS from 77005, Texas
April 12th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Not happy
The service is good but the pricing is not.
Brenda Villeda from 76541, Texas
May 23rd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Customer service entirely rude
rudest individual I have evr had the pleasure of dealing with. So bad i finally just hungup
Noel from 76015, Texas
May 30th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Billing issues already--just 3 month into my plan. Don't trust their auto pay
Don't trust their autopay even if you get a conformation that you are now enrolled. Their plans are impossible to figure out. while they give you 45 to 60 days to chage for free, you barely get one full bully cycle to make a good determination.
I'll pay more next time for high reviews with billing, and price/plans
MJB9 from 76131, Texas
June 6th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa gouging its loyal customers
We have two accounts with Gexa---a residential and a business account. We have had numerous difficulties paying our residential account at Krogers. They have threatened to cut us off on several occasions even though we had proof that a payment was made. The renewal for our business just came op. I put off renewing and then renewed a month after our contract was up. I understood that I was going on a month to month basis. Imagine my shock when I found out that Gexa DOUBLED my rate for simply going month to month. This is the last time I do business with them.
Carl Sanders from 77573, Texas
June 24th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Misleading Electricity Fact Label
Looking at the their EFL it shows in the summary box low rates for 500 kWH and 1,000 kWh. In the fine print below they do indicate they are going to rip off if you use between 1,001 and 1,250 by charging $.599/kWh!!!!
Tim Van Dinter from 77345, Texas
June 30th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Totally disappointing
I switched to GEXA online, and was informed that I would receive email and related info by email. The info never came, and the welcome email left a lot to be desired (insufficient info). On Monday 6/11/2018 the day of the scheduled switch I called to cancel, because nobody was available on previous 2 days. The lady told me she tried and was able to stop the switch, but when I called my previous provider a week later, found out that GEXA had done the switch anyway. I called GEXA again immediately, and fortunately was able to cancel and reverse the process. I was informed with no penalties. I hope that's the case, but based on my experience, I'm not so sure.
The last agent I spoke to at GEXA was unable to tell me how much I would have tp pay for 1 kilowatt of electricity had I chosen to stay with GEXA. He kept saying it's hard to say, it's based on average, which I totally did not understand
Shahab from 77479, Texas
July 3rd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
What a let down
Bad company with bad rates. They will sneak high rates into your plan.
QQ from 77054, Texas
July 12th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Not happy!
I am a new customer of GEXA, started my service with them from the 1st of June. First of they didn't tell me that the meter reading is taken every month between 10th and 13th. So after 11days of the service I got my first bill! I called the customer service and they explained to me about their meter reading policy. I explained to them that I cannot pay the bill because I just paid $120 to my last provider for the month of May. The representative told me she will give a $25 customer satisfaction credit. After a week, I wanted to my new adjusted bill which should be around $46 but still shows $71. I called them again, the lady told me the credit is still pending so please to go ahead pay the $46. I did, and guess what after my due date I received a disconnection notice for not paying the $25 and that notice comes with an additional $10 fine! I call them AGAIN, representative told me this time that the $25 credit will be given to the new bill and told me to pay the $25 and he will waive the $10 fine. Ok! I paid the $25. Next I received my new bill, I see that precious $25 credit(thank god) but also the $10 that was supposed to be waived by the last rep. I call them AGAIN, he checked my account and applied the $10 credit. This time I asked him specifically when this credit will be given? He tells me most likely to the next bill, so please go ahead make the full payment for this month. And after this he even had the guts to tell me to make sure to make payments on time to avoid the disconnection notice and fee!?!? Was that even my fault that I didn't pay that $25 before the due date? That was their rep's fault who didn't convey the correct information to me. So unsatisfied with GEXA. I wish I never changed my previous provider of 10 years.
Aniqa from 77099, Texas
July 15th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bait and Switch Teazer Marketing fluff - once they got you... you're screwed
Teazer rate got me. I thought they were a big player so I should be safe but my bill INCREASED $157 in one month! Gexa wouldn't correct or help, only to offer me a different plan! That doesn't help me as I called 3 other companies and for the SAME KWH I would have been between $202 and $232 vs GEXA at $372! So buyer beware!
Baitnswitched from 77494, Texas
July 18th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible company
Gexa started our service 15 days early and caused us a $250 early termination fee.
DON from 76131, Texas
July 18th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Run from Gexa!
Run as fast you can from Gexa! After checking Power to Choose, Gexa looked like a decent option. To cover my bases, I called Gexa to go over the plan, and ask questions. I spoke with Tamika ... lovely lady and very nice to talk to. She told me the Shopper Select 12 would be a flat rate of $21 for less than 1,000kw/hr. 1,0001 to 2,000 would be a flat rate of $99. To make sure I wasnt misunderstanding, I said, so my bill will be either $21 or $99!? Yes mam, she said. Great! I signed up. I got my first bill from Gexa ... can you guess what the total was? I used 1,190 kWh and my bill was $171.53!!!! They combine Tier 1and 2 charges then add on TDU/Oncor charges. Guess who didnt tell me that? Gexa. Of course I called Gexa to complain, and they blamed me! You should have read the fact sheet we sent you. Uh, I called Gexa before I signed up, why would the fact sheet be any different?They offered a $96 credit, but I am stuck with this ridiculous plan for a year. And even if I cancelled, rates are so high in the middle of summer, Im screwed.Gexa is underhanded and will say anything to get you to sign up! I know its hot, but do yourself a favor and run from Gexa!
Kwebster from 76021, Texas
July 22nd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Never again
Bait and switch for twice the price
Baitedswitched from 77494, Texas
July 23rd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Just BAD ALL THE WAY AROUND
See above
Mary from 77429, Texas
July 25th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Misrepresentation
I feel like I signed up for one plane nd got another. Really hate I am stuck with them.
Kim m from 77571, Texas
July 28th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Wish I had stayed with Reliant
I don't feel like I'm getting what was presented to me.
Michelle from 77084, Texas
July 28th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Deceptive company
They told me if I signed up for Auto Pay, they would not charge me late fees.Now they have for two months. They have deceptive Bracket rates, i.e. if you use550 kWh they charge you for 1000kwh; if you use 1100 kWh they charge for 1500 kWh.
Accountant37 from 75001, Texas
August 25th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lousy Company
This is my second month of switching to Gexa and I regret doing so. I have never had the kind of electricity bill I have this month. I called to see if changing my plan will help reduce the bill. The customer service person was just going on and on about paying a penalty fee. It was so obvious that she was repeating the what she was trained to say. I regret switching to Gexa and do not recommend the company to anyone.
Mary from 77379, Texas
September 17th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Misleading offer
The plan documents show a low 8.7 cents per kwh for 2,000 kwh. With EVERY other plan from another provider I have used, that rate would apply to everything over 2,000 kwh. However, if you read the fine print (which I did for the first time after receiving a much higher than expected bil) that price only applies between 1,500 and 2,000 kwh. Everything over 2,000 kwh is priced at 10.7 cents. My bad for not reading the fine print, but disguising the pricing like that is inexcusable. I'm happy to spend the $150 fee for early termination.
Tricky Gexa from 75287, Texas
September 17th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Leaving Gexa Energy after 10+ years
So...I loved Gexa energy and recommended them to family and friends. Then they started going up and up and up and not being clear with pricing - I own 2 homes, one in Houston, one in Galveston, switched both to Energy Ogre, an amazing company that shops all of this and finds the best deals at such an incredible savings!!! Huge. Good luck to Gexa, they are price gouging, not retaining loyal customers, I will be saving at least $250 a month on both houses combined based on 2,000 kw - people need to do research and leave your company - you are ripping people off, it will not last
Suzie from 77494, Texas
October 5th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible misleading advertising
They advertised a cost of 8 cents pkw, but my first bill showed a charge of 13 cents. When I called, they gave some convoluted excuse based on sliding scale of usage that I should have seen in the fine print very misleading. Refused to cancel my contract w/o charging a $150 fee.
G powell from 76901, Texas
October 6th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Offer...bait and switch
I received emailing offering ME the new rate. I was rejected because the a cvount we have is in my husband's name. I received the OFFER of a lower kilowatt hour and then offer denied to me. We are seniors on a FIXED income and would like the OFFER extended to ME. I feel a bit and switch!!! Help me please. Look forward to a prompt response.
Bait and switch! from 75013, Texas
October 9th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Almost Criminal
Our power bills fo almost 2 years ranged from $150 to the highest $285 in the hotest months. After signing up with GEXA our first bill was $485, and no that did not include a deposit. Used just over 2000 kw hours. Outrageous. Customer service no help. Had to terminate and go with Constellation... no matter the $150 termination fee. GEXA is the worst power company we have ever had.
Glenn from 77059, Texas
October 22nd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Not a customer, Still trying to charge
I am not their customer, but they keep calling and saying that I owe money. They had agreed I was not a customer and then the calls began again. They have yet to provide any documentation, bills or invoices. Customer service does not lead anywhere.
Not a customer, Still trying to charge from 77070, Texas
October 31st, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Identity Theft
Horrible company, customer support and service! Do not ever use this company, they are fraudulent. If you do, you better check your credit. I've never had light service with Gexa Energy but somebody did in my name. I am a victim of Identity Theft and Gexa allowed this to happen. They allow an unauthorized enrollment for lights in my name through their internet enrollment program. When the thief did not pay the bill they sent the account to collections in my name. When I saw this on my credit report, I called Gexa to inform them that this account was fraudulent, not mine and ask them to remove it. They DID NOT CARE and it shows in their Non-customer service skills. I have tried to resolve the issue by providing proof (documentation) requested by Gexa proving this account was fraudulent. However when I did provide proof, I was told that it was FAKE and insufficient even the police report. I ask Collections why is it that someone can get service in your name with NO PROBLEM but when you call to report fraud all you get is the policy and procedures (mumbo-jumbo, I need ID, DOB, proof of residents, blood from your 1st born), a lot of Bull and being told they are having a lot of fraud issues. WELL, if those same policy and procedures were in place at the time of enrollment then maybe Gexa wouldn't have so many fraud issues and I would not have prove my IDENTITY. Remove this fraudulent charge removed from my credit period. (All 3 credit bureaus).
Toni from 77270, Texas
November 2nd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Avoid this company!
Avoid this company! I had them for a year and had no issues. I called them and signed up for another year, and notified them I was moving. I renewed for a fixed rate but they put me on a month to month plan. After my bill jumped to over 400 a month I called and plead my case. It took a while but they went through my records and saw I had renewed at a low fixed rate. They put me on a fixed rate, but a higher rate. They said it was because of the peak season. I'm new to Texas and didn't know how this works, so I took them at their word. Well, after four straight months of 400 plus month bills, I spoke with apartment management and found out the air condition isn't working correctly, so they replaced it. I was on the level payment plan, so my payment was affordable. I then received a notice that they reconfigured my level payment plan from 100 to 370 a month. I called and asked them to reconsider because of the circumstances and the issue was resolved with the air conditioner, and I wouldn't be using so much energy. So they took the last four month, which was during the summer to determine my payment. I explained my usage was going down as they could view the tracker. They declined and have kept my payment plan at 370. Just received my October bill. Went from 400 plus to 97!!!!! No need to have adjusted my bill so high. I will not renew once my contract is up with this company. I plan on telling everyone to avoid.
Joseph Reyes from 75093, Texas
November 2nd, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Plan automatily renewed without notiffication
My 12 months plan was renewed automatically for 12 more months for a rate 50% higher than the market price. When I call to complain about it I was told I'm stuck with the new rate for 12 months. I paid the $150 cancellation fee and I move to another company. Two months of savings on the new rate covered the cancellation fee. I will never go back to this company that takes advantage of its customers.
CP from 75007, Texas
November 9th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Felt scammed
While shopping around for best prices, I inquired on Gexa Energy website regarding a specific plan they were offerring. I was NOT signing up but rather requesting information in order to make a decision since my current contract with Spark Energy was expiring in a few weeks. I received a email from Gexa regarding my enrollment REQUEST with a ESTIMATED start date. I never requested to start or switch. Then I received a CONFIRMATION to switch my service which I never requested . After SEVERAL phone conversations with Customer Service, they agreed to switch me back to Spark and stated that any usage charges would be sent back to the Spark. Then I received a bill from Gexa. I felt SCAMMED and would never recommend Gexa to anyone.
John E Berggren from 77339, Texas
November 12th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Re:Gexa is horrible
Year one was fair. Year two my rates tripled even though I selected low rate plan. My monthly jumped from 150 to over 500. I called to get an explanation. And customer service was horrible. They would not allow me to select another plan. I got hit with another 500+ bill and cancelled. My new company was 103.00 the first month. I wouldnt recommend these jerks to anyone.
Crappy billing and customer servive from 75023, Texas
November 13th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Deceptive pricing
Be very careful. Quoted prices per kWh are only at specific levels. Real prices are substantially higher.
Dag from 77024, Texas
November 14th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Too expensive
Much higher bill than I expected
Lee R Beeson from 77063, Texas
November 19th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Disappointed with New Plan
The plan recommended by the customer service rep has resulting in my electric bill almost tripling. I was extremely pleased with my original plan but unfortunately nothing similar exists now to renew to. Other plans that would have been more reasonable were only available for "new customers". It seems that loyalty is a punishable offense these days...
John from 76051, Texas
November 24th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
How do they rate 4.9 out 5 stars when their highest category rating is 2.7 stars????
Long story short....been a Gexa customer for a few years and was very satisfied. Always have had a Fixed Rate contract...when renewal came up they offered me another Fixed rate contract @ 10.4/kWh for average 2000kWh per month usage. Started receiving bills that were more than DOUBLE previous contract. After waiting on hold for 30 minutes I wasted more time talking to Iram who couldn't explain the mathematics to me either. How does a fixed rate of 10.4/kWh add up to an invoiced amount of over 16/kWh on average? They invoiced me one rate for the first 1000kWh, another rate for the next 1000kWh, and then a 3rd rate for any kWh hours above that PLUS they billed me separately for the TDU charges when the contract clearly states that price includes Energy plus Usage Credit plus TDU delivery chargesBottom line.....the reason your hold times are 30 minutes plus is because so many people are calling to complain about the fraud. They will do NOTHING to make it right with you.Beware of this company.......they aren't interested in keeping you as a customer......too many better options out there.I swallowed the early termination fee and fired them......will easily make it up on the first 2 utility bills from a reputable company.
David from 77573, Texas
December 18th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Scammed twice by Gexa
I had Gexa at my first apartment and it went well. I then requested a change of address because I was moving. First, my new plan was a complete scam. I am now paying 40 cents per kwh which is about 4X the going rate. Second, they kept my previous plan going for 3 months and would not refund. When I called, they told me I did not technically cancel the old apartment, I only requested new service because I was moving out. They have refused to provide a refund.
Adam from 75219, Texas
December 26th, 2018
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lousy Renewal Rates :-(
Four years of Gexa service. Hard to understand all the different rates they offer upon renewing your contract. And now *every* rate available is on average $25 to $30 higher than before, even though our current plan is still available to new customers and at least three competing electric providers out there are lower. Moral of the story: Gexa would rather lose your business than not raise your rates, or even keep your rates the same. SO disappointing.
Roy F. from 75751, Texas
January 4th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
1 hour wait times and no bills mailed
I started with gexa in October and it is now January 6th. I still have not received a bill from them with my account number (which is required to not sit on hold to pay). I was told last month I would for sure get a bill in the mail in December (which I didnt). Every time I go to pay it is a hold time of an hour. I wont be renewing.
Annoying from 75081, Texas
January 9th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Unauthorized change of accounts
Awful, inexcusable lack of customer service with some of the most unintelligent agents I've ever had to deal with. I signed on with Gexa Energy in October 2018. During the month of November, I received an email that informed me my contract with Gexa was cancelled. Apparently, they had opened two accounts, one for my current address, and one for an address of a different apartment. I had called them to fix this issue 3 separate times, and the issue was never fixed. This even affected my credit score, as they claimed I was past due on bills I never should of had to pay in the first place. Then when it comes time to cancel my plan, they claim I've only been using this plan for 1 month because the idiots opened up a new account for the same wrong address.
Katie Eyre from 75243, Texas
February 9th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DO NOT PURCHASE!
Customer service is awful. They cut off my power without notice when I had NO IDEA I was late on my payment. Then when I told them my frustration and expressed I would not be using them again they replied, "Okay, well thank you for using GEXA." They do not give a s**t about their customers just their money.
Wes_Hou from 77057, Texas
February 27th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
NOT WHAT THEY ADVERTISE
Very disappointed, First week of switching to Gexa I received my first bill 141.32 for just 8 days of service, called them and told Me, that because I didn't spent 1000 kwh, I wasn't expecting a bill from them, that soon.So, now I have my second bill and charges are 581.20 called them and ask why? They told me, that because I spent more than 2000 kwh. Advertise 7c per kilowatt fixed rate, but don't specify other charges, like TDU charges and that you have to spend certain kilowatts to get those 7c per kwh, when is supposed to be a fixed rate, you have to spend 1000 kwh to 2000 kwh, to really get the 7c if you get 1 less or 2 more of that, you will be charged, for whatever they wantyou really have to read the contract and very well.
GEXA DON'T GIVE WHAT THEY ADVERTISE from 75223, Texas
February 28th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Poor customer service
I cant even get them to send me a bill....I finally got through to customer service and they said they were busy....I dont pay unless I see a bill
Pete from 79713, Texas
April 2nd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
I was moved over from Penny wise Now Im always being charged a late fees
moved over from Penny wise Now I'm always being charged a late fees?
No one can tell me why, Im paying the bills and still get charged late fees.
Stephen Mullett from 75087, Texas
April 7th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Gets Seniors
On 'Power To Choose' almost three years ago, I seemed to get the best deal with Gexa Energy. However, being in my late 70's, with no younger relatives to 'have my back', the 'good' part went away after a year and the 'got-ya' fine print has robbed me of far too much for far too long. As soon as I get them paid 'in full', I am changing because I read on here that I am "in an area where I can choose my elec. provider by law since 1999". Their 'help' number is anything but 'helpful'. I feel sorry for their employees who have to listen
James Boone from 77550, Texas
April 8th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Customer service
Wors costumer service ever , not happy and never recommended everyone
Fatih celik from 75024, Texas
April 10th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Made me pay $40 because they didn't process cancellation before a meter reading
Was charged $40 for 15 KWH because they charged me for 2 days in a new billing cycle after I'd asked for my service to be transferred to another provider
Reasonable Human from 75204, Texas
April 19th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
EXTREMELY SHADY! AVOID THIS COMPANY!!!!!!!!!!
I closed my Gexa account in October 2018 because the plan was not clear; if I used between 500-1000 kWh I was charged per kWh, but if I went even 1 kWh over 1000 I was charged a flat rate of $185 and this was NOT made clear when I signed up for the service and was so desperate to get out from under this company that I was willing to pay the cancellation fee of $150. The final bill with cancellation fee came to $187.I called to set up a payment arrangement and they agreed to $20/month, but mostly have been paying more. I have made all of my payments on time, and when I went online yesterday to make the payment that was due April 26th, the balance showed $0 due and I was unable to make my payment. I received a call this morning from a collection agency stating that my account was sent to collections on the 24th...2 days prior to my most recent payment due date. I have been working extremely hard to get my credit score up and set up the arrangement for this purpose, and they completely ignored it! After hanging up with the collection agency I called Gexa to get to the bottom of it but they refused to speak with me, claiming I did not have an accout with them at allwhich does not make sense to me because I am still able to logon to the customer portal.Do yourself a favor and AVOID THIS COMPANY AT ALL COSTS!!!!!!!!!!!!! The plan terms are not made clear when you sign up, and they have no regard for someone attempting to pay down an outstanding bill, every customer service reps I have spoken to has been extremely rude and talked down to me. I will NEVER recommend Gexa and will continue to tell everyone I know to stay away!
JenC from 75002, Texas
April 27th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Buyer Beware
Gexa Energy is a lousy good for nothing company. Try calling them about service, you will be waiting for an agent while your cell phone battery runs out! I had to get a new credit card issued due to a fraudulent charge and I was told the new card would update all my autopays. Well I didnt and my bill got behind and I go no warning and they cut off my power! Since I couldnt get an agent I had to go on my iPad and set autopay correctly. Now that the payment accepted I will have to wait until the following day to restore power! They also misled me when selling this plan. I thought I was getting a cheap rate and the started tacking on this monthly charge of $50 that is not even usuage!!!! Stay away from this fraud company!! You have been warned.
Alan from 75067, Texas
May 2nd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DO NOT USE THEM!
My fiance and I have struggled with this company since day one when they "lost" our deposit. Then it took them 3 weeks to turn on our electric. We made a payment arrangement to have our bill paid a few days after our due date and decided to pay it 2 days before our scheduled arrangement. Today, I noticed that Gexa pulled their payment not once but twice out of our account. When my fiance spoke with a customer service representative the exact words were, "You should have canceled your payment arrangement after you made your payment, this is your fault not ours." Well, like most businesses when you make your payment in advance in automatically cancels the payment arrangement, right? Not according to Gexa, because our payment that we made 2 days prior didn't even credit our account. Now we have to wait up to 10 business days to recieve our money back. This company is beyond unprofessional and they DO NOT care about YOU or your FAMILY! When our electric took 3 weeks to get turned on in the middle of July we explained to them we had kids,that they couldn't sit in a hot house for that long. They told us to sleep in our vehicle with the air on. Please do not use this company they will give you the go around and constantly try and get more money out of you.
Unhappy customer 77963 from 77963, Texas
May 9th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Edithernandez
Pesimo como la mayoria empiezan bien y despues ya tienes un bill del doble
Edithernandez from 78516, Texas
May 15th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
You Only Get One Chance to Make a Good First Impression
I just got of a 45 minute hold on the telephone trying to get my customer number from a cSA at Gexa. When given the option to leave a call back number, the "MOOD" music came back on and would not take all of the digits thus recycling me back to more "mood" messages and music. If this is an example of 1) Gexa's customer service or 2) their Ineptness at software design, the heaven help us customers. Heck, a high schooler can produce better interactive software than I experienced at Gexa!!
Nick from 77346, Texas
May 22nd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
cannot reccommend.
last month, at about 7AM, our power went out. . . or so we thought. Oncor said power was disconnected by request of provider. took 6 calls to get a live person (after system repeatedly demanded I pay a deposit before I could make a payment and get power restored. although I'd paid the bill by phone (e-check), the money was never withdrawn. had a confirmation number & everything. according to Gexa rep, they never withdrew the money from our account. not our error. took 4 hours to get power back on. I missed my entire day & even cried, second guessing & doubting myself because I KNEW I'd paid them. we've NEVER been disconnected before this. they did NOTHING to try and make things right. agent did say that "it happens sometimes". it shouldn't happen EVER! bye-bye Gexa.
2 nuts & a squirrel from 76112, Texas
May 30th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Beware of this RIPOFF
Gexa is nothing short of a money-hungry ripoff! How a bill of $27 turns into $119 because of fees is nothing short of a scam. I will light 10 million candles before I ever sign with these cons again. Save your money and your sanity...skip Gexa.
CandaceB from 75048, Texas
June 7th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Overall Horrible
Avoid at all costs. Customer service reps lie to you and change their story.
Inconsistent with unhelpful employees from 75067, Texas
June 10th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Confusing rates
First time paying mor than 370.00 on electricity!!!Looking for something less expensive.
Angelica from 78572, Texas
July 9th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Four Happy years and then slammed
The first four years were great. My bill was constant and predictable. My usage remained the same. My usual June bill was $280 avg then shocker: no warning and no notice my June bill was $446.I called an called, four calls and finally someone told me my rate plan had changed. But could not tell me why? I did not change anything. So now my July bill is in and its huge as well $464. Apparently I am paying 18.9 a kWh when I was at 8.4 cents a kwh. Very sneaky it slide up and Wham! I am slammed with this. So I am trying to negotiate a better plan with them. I can not leave without paying a $295 penalty and I am not convinced the other electric companies are any better. So I am stuck with Gexa and we shall see how it shakes out. I usually dont write reviews but I wanted to let buyers beware: these electric companies suck us in and all is well and the blindside us with a devastating bill and little recourse
Joey Roth from 77433, Texas
July 18th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Never again
I recently changed to Gexa Energy primarily so I could get a 24 month plan. I did not know I would be penalized $85 for going over 2,000 kHw by looking at the plan available on the site. I am sure it was in very small print. I have been a buyer of electricity for the last 40 years. My worst experience ever. I have paid two months of bills that are 100% over last year. Even with the penalty, the bills should have not been so high. I have brand new appliances so they are not part of the problem. I am not getting much help in finding out if an error occurred on Gexa's part. I have a 2500 square foot home. The bill for May was $480 and the bill for June was $612.
Never again from 77063, Texas
August 1st, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bait and switch
Melissa from 75243, Texas
August 1st, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Don't do it!
They offer great pricing to new customers and then when your plan expires they only offer bizarre tiered plans full of hidden fees. Look at my last bill. $432.00 for 242 kWh.
C Cleveland from 76002, Texas
August 9th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Beware the main companies gexa reliant TXU! You can save half on your bill by going with 4change zero or newer companies!
I'm an avid electricity rate connoisseur and have been for 20 years almost since they didn't monopolization back in 2001. I want every person out there, that these old companies try to reel you in by offering discounts if you use a certain wattage of electricity. Not only is that the dumbest thing every if you think about it. So I used an ad on Google when I first moved into my new home and I noticed that all that was popping up with gexa plans in reliant TXU mostly so that wasn't really a happy with none of the race he was offering but I went with what I thought was the best one which was 12.5 cents per kilowatt hour and if I use over a thousand kilowatt hours oh, I get a $70 credit well last month after my $70 credit my bill was still $198. I have never had an electric bill that high in my life for 10 years now I've been using for change and not only is a customer service exceptional there's no hole times, and their rates blow all of them old fashioned one companies out of the water there's no question if every person knew how much money they could say by ditching those companies and going with zero or four change companies like that they would shocked and I want everyone to know that 4change has a rate of 7.4 cents per kilowatt hour for the 1st thousand to watch used then it goes to 4 cents. Up to 1,500 to 1 hours and after that it goes back up the 7 my bill for August with only $109 not only that. You don't pay all these bull crap bees all these other companies charge you like delivery costs production charge lights for your electricity to be made it's like the nickel-and-dime you on top of their reading it it my goal is to freaking drive every customer way from them so they go bankrupt if every person knows how much money they can save I'm sure everybody would love to say money why would you want to pay double for no reason especially in this day and age so just do the research and stay away from the XL reliant and TXU because they get you on those free nights and weekends little they tell you they charge it for that amount on your rate the rest of the building. So you really don't get the weekends free it's bull crap and it's freaking lies worst company ever I literally move so I can get out of my contract I never even want to hear their name in my life. Another thing is one month I was short by hitting my thousand kilowatt-hours by like 5 hours and they would not credit the seventy bucks so it's like freaking a gamble to get the thousand but then at the same time you got to think your training yourself bad habits by leaving on lights just to use a thousand little one hours after being and steals all of our lives to save electricity dumbasses that makes no sense whatsoever.
BEWARE OF FALSE SAVINGS AND REBATES FROM GEXA, TXU, RELIANT! THESE CUSTOMERS have twice as high of a bill then 4change zero and smaller green energy companies I've been tested 14 years now why pay additional fees that are 32 bill when you don't have to from 76108, Texas
August 11th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst Customer Service EVER
When calling Gexa and providing input (by pressing "4") that I am an existing customer, I have found it utterly impossible to reach Gexa. I have tried both, waiting on "hold" as well as pressing "1" to request a call back, to absolutely no avail. I realize I could send an email, but in this instance, I had a simple but important question that could have been instantaneously satisfied by a 60-second, real-time, two way phone communication.
Roberta Sanders from 77515, Texas
August 20th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bad choice of energy company
I made a big mistake to sign up for gexa energy. I will never happen again.
Ngomb from 77498, Texas
August 25th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Poor customer service
Currently on hold dor 30 minutes now. I applied for service yesterday and they told me that I would receive a call in 24 hours for a credit review. I didnt understand why but said okay. 26 hours later no call from Gexa so I promptly called another company with immediate service. I also called Grza to just cancel the entire application. The person who answered the phone stated oh we show service for the address, no deposit required. I said I want to cancel being that you never called me to say anything. Because I am not too familiar with how this works in Texas I told her I would call right back which was 2 minutes later because it only took that amount of time to speak with the other company regarding the situation. At the end of this review I am still on hold with Gexa now 35 minutes. Oh by the way if you want a phone call back which I keep pressing 1 but it doesn't go through.
Yolander Curry from 77042, Texas
August 30th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible Service!
They have no customer support. You have to wait on hold for 45 minutes - minimum. It takes two days to get an e-mail response. I would almost prefer to speak to someone in India.
Charles Butler from 77040, Texas
August 31st, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Total Cons - stay away
my bill went from 75 a month for 2 people to 370 and they said its due to the plan we are on. I was told we used almost double the energy from one month to the next and for the past 5 year have been consistent in usage! So my question was how is it possible we used double only one in 5 years. I asked them to recheck the meter and they said no it was accurate.
Gexa Sucks from 77339, Texas
September 3rd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible Choice
I had several options when choosing my electric company and unfortunately I chose Gexa. I moved into my house in May and everything was fine until my August bill came in. They charged me for "other charges" from a servicing company that they utilize called Oncore. Oncore charged me over $250 from disconnecting fees FROM BEFORE I LIVED AT THIS RESIDENCE. I called Oncore and they sent me to Gexa, I called Gexa and they sent me to Oncore. This happened three times and I finally said no, you are going to help me. I talked to a helpful guy and we all agreed that these charges were incorrect and that I would get a credit, not a refund, but a credit on my bill within 60 days. About 30 days later I get a letter in the mail saying that these charges were accurate and that I will not be getting a credit. Complete BS! Nobody at Gexa wants to assist in the matter and Oncore doesn't have a clue. Gexa blames Oncore and Oncore tells me to call Gexa! Complete run around after HOURS on the phone. I do NOT recommend Gexa. Worst thing about it is that it is completely out of your control. If you refuse to pay then you lose electricity and they will file collection on you so either way you lose and it is completely up to their discretion. I signed up for Gexa and they refuse to assist me in getting this figured out, they just tell you to call Oncore but one, I didn't sign up for Oncore and two Oncore tells me to call Gexa. AGAIN I WAS CHARGED FOR SERVICES THEY DID A MONTH BEFORE I MOVED IN!!
Current Customer from 79331, Texas
September 4th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Read the fine print
Rate increases when a certain amount of energy is used. This was not clear through the ordering process. After placing order all the disclaimer language was emailed. So disappointing.
Sherry from 75070, Texas
September 4th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst service ever
call Service never answered
Promise one price and charges a double!!! Stay away from this scam company!!!
Worst company from 75056, Texas
September 7th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Rip off
Gexa is claiming I am using 4300 kWh for July and August when last year with my previous provider it was 3200. I have increased the temperature in my house, keep my blinds closed and discovered both my fireplaces were open after several years. Closed those. I have never consumed this much power in my house since I moved in.
Mary Walker from 77429, Texas
September 9th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Get a is a scam
To start off I signed up for a 8.7 cent plan and I get my bill and they are charging me 12.3 cents. You can NEVER get a hold of there customer service. Each month when I expect my bill to be lower because Ive reduced my light usage my bill comes in even higher than before my light bill this month is $268. And there is NO WAY THAT CAN BE POSSIBLE. I live in a 2 bed room 1 bath apartment with 3 people. Which two of us work all day and the third is in school. This light company is a scam.
Macie from 76548, Texas
September 16th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
To high
Not to go right now
Ricky Tomlinson from 75156, Texas
September 16th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Misleading Tactics
DO NOT USE GEXA. They are misleading in their tactics and quote you prices that don't include the utility fee. Their plans have hidden clauses that you don't know about until you get your bill. I was quoted .6 cents KW and they are charging me 14cents KW. YOU CANNOT GET THEM ON THE PHONE!! Super bad services.
GEXA=MISTAKE from 76262, Texas
September 17th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
GEXA the worst electric company thieves!!!!
My nightmare started with Gexa from the very beginning when they entered the wrong date to switch my service. First of all good luck getting anyone on the phone, wont happen, be very very careful to how they describe each plan because theyre very tricky and deceptive, everything they promised went straight down the toilet after receiving my bill. They recommended one of their plans for me after they reviewed several past months of my service history and quoted approximate monthly bill to be much lower than the $225.00 bill from my , at that time, current provider Ambit energy, which im back with but to my utter shock these freakin thieves with their sneaky snakey moves billed me $400!!! I live alone in a 1000 sq ft duplex and 2 months prior had a brand new a/c heater system professionally installed to further guarantee a low electric bill and these crooks found a slick way to rip me off!!! I dont care how tempting thier plans and advertisements look its all a con to make them rich and you poor. This is the first time Ive ever wrote a bad review about any company before but this had to be told. I also filed a formal complaint with Austin electricity commission.
Gexa jacks you! from 76012, Texas
September 18th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst experience
I live in a small one bedroom apartment, I do not run my ac lower than 75, turn all my lights off, and am really only home from around 7pm-5am. My electricity bill is usually $400. Yes, four HUNDRED dollars for my tiny one bedroom where I live by myself.
Lily from 75067, Texas
September 20th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
beware..HIDDEN FEES
I ve been with them over a year. My plan said 5.2 cents per Kw ,and when asked if delivery charges are included I was told several times - yes.Well - NO. In delivery fees I paid almost as much as energy charges. I have months where I spend 700kw and my bill is $150 and months where i spent 1300Kw and my bill is $130. Decided to switch to a new plan - a lot of plans under 9c per Kw and when read carefully ( they wont go into much details about that with you on the phone) but this would be the energy charge without delivery fee if you spend over 1000Kw , AFTER you get $95 credit for spending over 1000Kw, If you spend under 1000 you will be charged 17cents + per Kw, plus delivery charges....they know how to talk to you to trick you into signing a contract, but once you see your bills you start questioning what is going on....
George from 76022, Texas
September 20th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Customer Service doesn't appear to exist
I have yet to hear from an agent from Gexa its been over an hour+ on the phone, trying to cancel my plan because I am moving cities and therefore out of service area. You can only cancel your plan through customer service which doesn't appear to exist right now. Having worked in customer service, I am appalled. Having dealt with all the other shenanigans that involve moving 200+ mi away, I didn't think this would be the most aggravating process. I've been a customer for almost 2 years--no issues. As soon as I actually need to talk to someone (based on their policy of being UNABLE to cancel service online) they're not there to pick up the phone. I've spoken with an agent thats not this broker company and they've said they keep getting complaints that no one's been picking up the phone since yesterday (Monday).
beemo from 77007, Texas
September 24th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible
I have been with gexa for years and recently had a horrible experience. Was informed I was locked in at 7.8c per kWh only to find out it was 13.71c per kwh. I have been waiting on hold for over an hour to speak with someone. The operator gives you the option to press 1 so an available rep can call you back but it NEVER works so you are stuck waiting on the phone still. Gexa was so good for years but highly disappointed. I got an email saying I may be charged $295 to cancel but was told my fee would be waved if i chose to terminate by a representative a few days back. We shall see when someone FINALLY answers.
C from 75219, Texas
September 28th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
My bill doubled from last year
I have an 1156 sqft home. I am a widowed retired person. I am home all day/night, sometimes I have the grands over. I have 2 window units. a. 10000 btu b. 5000 btu...My lowest bill was 888kw, $150. I use gas for heating. all outside lights are solar. My August bill was $405, 2613kwh...That's a new record after 25 years of living in this house. As for customer service, I don't ever deal with them. I pay online and never speak to anyone,
nothappywithgexa from 77076, Texas
September 28th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Read the fine print
Prices had been higher then previous electric company I had , the big difference is the different rates based on kilowatt hours ... one rate for 0-500 another for 501-1000 and another for 1001-1500 etc etc , I was on a plan that you would receive an 85 credit for 1500-2000kwh, when I went over 60kwh for the summer my rate doubled and the credit was erased , contacted customer service , they said the credit only applies up to 2000 kWh after tht you pay a much higher rate , my payment for that month was twice as much. I decided to cancel service and rather pay a early termination fee then get charged doubled if I go just a little over my contract . I figured I would make up the difference in a couple of months rather then deal with a shady company , my previous provider was amigo energy and I wished I had stayed with them
Joe G from 78410, Texas
September 29th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Expensive
Its hard to make a payment and it is too expensive. My bill was 120 and I only have a one bedroom apartment.
Flor from 77079, Texas
September 30th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
GREEDY
I just renewed for my second year and was very clear with the agent that if they didnt place me in a package rate that would be economical for me I was going to drop them at the end of my contract. I guess their way of saying thanks is to slap $167 bill on me for 600 ft. apartment
LM from 75254, Texas
September 30th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Horrible customer service
I am so disappointed with Gexa. My service was disconnected after the app did not save the changes I made to the account, and of course I cant get ahold of anyone to help me. My food has spoiled, it is unbearably warm, and I am unable to work as my internet connection doesnt WiFi without electricity. I have always been an autopay customer, always been in time, and after my credit card was compromised, logged into the Gexa app to change the auto bill to my checking account. I had no idea that if hadnt saved. I got no phone call, no warning. Got home late at night from a business trip to find a mess. Very disappointed in Gexa as all of this could have easily been avoided with a simple phone call.
Keri Stewart from 75208, Texas
October 1st, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Stay away from Gexa
Do not believe those great reviews ...... you won't stay if you try.....
Wendy from 78412, Texas
October 15th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Usurious charges
In the two months I had Gexa service I had my two highest electric bills in 20 years.
J from 75089, Texas
October 22nd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Very Poor Customer Service
I signed up for auto-pay as soon as I signed up for the service. So far, I've received 2 disconnection notices, one for each of the months I've received a bill. Neither month did they attempt to take the payment via auto-pay. I was told the first time that it was a partial month and I accepted that. I called the second time and was told it's my fault, remove the auto-pay and reenter it. I asked to speak with a manager, but was told they were too busy.
Poor Customer Service from 77095, Texas
October 29th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst electricity
They stole your money. I spent 2 weeks in my vacation in Orlando and my bill that months was 150,00 I live by myself. I dont have too much stuff and I went to the trip being sure everything was turn off. They really just stole your money.
Vinesa from 75052, Texas
November 12th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
High prices
I recently switched to Gexa & this has got to be the most expensive electric company I have ever had. There are addl charges they DONT tell you about in the beginning. Im trying to decide if I should cx my service & go elsewhere. My bill for the month of Oct/nov (keep in mind it was cold I never used ac & I have a gas heater) was an ungodly amount of $445! This is ridiculous! The highest I ever paid (in this house for 6 yrs) was 189. This time of year. Even in summer I never paid this high of a bill! Idk who gives them all these 5 stars but u have got to work for them or they are paying for these great ratings. Oh and I am on a plan that is 6.9kwh. Yea ok in no way does this constitute a $445 bill for 1 month w no ac & did I mention I was on vacay for 12 of the days w everything off & no one in the house!
Lesley S. from 75071, Texas
November 15th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Autopay
I have tried for months to have my card run on autopay. I don't want to hear "use a card that works" again. It's not that because the card that is on the account runs just fine when I press pay with it. I have contacted customer service...if you can call it that...several times. They say the same thing over and over. Done with them, switching power companies in the morning.
Dean from 77433, Texas
December 2nd, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Hight ratea
The quote give was no where near my contract rate. Was not give until afyer service was ordered
Veronica from 76542, Texas
December 13th, 2019
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Deceptive Theives
We signed up with these crooks after purchasing our house. So we had roughly 1 month at our old home and then switched service to the new house. This is where the problems started. We signed up for auto draft, but it wasn't taken out after we moved so I mailed a check. They cashed the check and then autodrafted our account the next day, over $100. I figured no big deal, it will roll over as a credit for next month. NOPE. We called and called and called and they kept saying there was no credit on our account. Well, there's definitely a negative balance, hence the (-) in front of the amount. They collected a payment twice and it was never reflected on a bill. Fast forward a month, my husband told them we would expected the credit on our account and would pay the bill when that had happened. They charged us over $90 in illegal notices (check out Texas Usery Law, this is 100% illegal.) stating our account was past due + a late payment fee that exceeds the 18% interest (annually) allowed by law. Of course we paid the bill. The next month, they shut off our electricity prior to the due date and charged us over $100 in re-connect fees. Our bill for this month is $290. The same times last year, our bill was TXU was $130. This company is a total sham and the power to choose website is providing false information. With the $100+ they are charging in fees + the $100+ in transmission fees, I will happily pay the early termination fee and send my money to more reputable company.
Katie from 76571, Texas
January 20th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Wouldn't recommend to my worst enemy
I recently moved to Irving, Texas from Idaho and have nothing but terrible things to say about Gexa. We live in a 4 bedroom, 2100 sq ft house. Our bill has a $150 base fee and then we're charged $10.8/kwh on top. Our average monthly bill is about $200 - $250 and it sucks. Tried to call them to get some reasoning, but I don't think they have anyone who speaks English and wouldn't help us.
Jared from 75038, Texas
February 2nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Run Away DO NOT Sign up
First of all be aware that the price advertised does not include your electricity delivery change. This means that when they are advertising a 8cent per kwh charge you actually end up paying about 14 cent per kwh plus other fixed charges. I am currently trying to get out of this scam.
Current Customer from 75243, Texas
February 13th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Shop around
Terrible customer service & ridiculously high hidden fees.... Gexa Energy will double your rate without notice. Signed up in 2016 and was paying $140.00 a month, three years later, same 1800 sqft apartment my monthly bill is now $500.00! November 2019 - February 2020.
Shop around from 77021, Texas
February 19th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
do not renew
When I switched over two years ago it was fine; of course the two renewals keep going up. Then I asked for a deferment due to COVID-19, and all they offered - even though I had never paid my bill even a day late - was half down, then 25% each ofthe next two months. When I went to make my payment two days later the agreement was not showing on my account so I sent a message; the reply, which came three days later, said it would not show until the initial payment was made. Now they are saying I lost the plan. The customer service person was completely unhelpful. Not only will I not renew again I may just pay the penalty to get away from them.
B.W. from 77407, Texas
April 7th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Don't be fooled
I liked Gexa for the first year or so, until my bill shot through the roof. I was paying up to 17 cents/kwh. They locked me into a two-year contract paying 12+ cents/kwh and my bills hae been roughly $300/month despite the fact that I was almost never here until the recent lockdown, and my A/C has never been set above 75 degrees. MY APARTMENT IS 700 SQUARE FEET. Buyer beware. I was happy that my first summer bill was $70 back in 2014, but they've been a gouging nightmare ever since. And they just threatened to shut me off after my current ($0 overdue charges) $104 bill was 6 days late, even though I'm out of work due to the current crisis and Texas passed laws against utility shutoffs. Gexa is garbage and I want a refund, at least enough to switch to a different provider without having to pay their stupid $200 break-of-contract fee. I barely even use electricity and they're killing me.
Amanda Wolfe from 77006, Texas
April 9th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst Electric Company I'vd had!!
If I could rate them a negative I would, a 1 was too high for them. Every experience I've had with them has been the worst as soon as I can I will be switching companies.
Maria A from 76006, Texas
May 12th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa energy is trash!
I was lured by the cheap rates for electricity. Don't be fooled like me. This company is sinister and heartless. While other companies like phone and cable and water are working with their customers, Gexa doesn't care about hard times and pandemics. They will not allow you more than two days late to pay your bill and literally just cut off my lights over $59.54 two days late. And this was after they repeatedly refused to change my billing cycle to align with my monthly pay cycle. Run from them and find a company that respects their customers and understands they are running a highly needed utility. Cheap rates are worth being treated like trash and having all the food go bad in your refrigerator while Gexa plays heinous games.
Disgusted by Gexa from 75229, Texas
May 15th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Just not a great company
I went with them because I thought it was the cheapest. Turns out the $40 off if you reach 500 Kwh is not actually cheap (1 bedroom apartment commonly reached $80 where on my old plan was closer to $50/$60 for the same place). But that is on me for choosing that plan. When I moved they tried to charge me for leaving the contract early despite the move (other companies just ask for a forwarding address and that is it - I have never had an issue with a different company). The customer service is just a pain. I have been emailing for weeks (after calling twice waiting over an hour each time to get this taken care of) to just get them to correct the new address. They wrote the state twice (once right between the main address) and wrote the city twice two different ways. It was not some tragic horrible experience but there are so many choices for electricity, why bother with one that is this much of a hassel. I am glad to no longer be a customer. Oh, and I moved out on a Saturday and since they are not open on the weekend I couldn't have service disconnected until Tuesday. Although a week prior I had an email that they asked what day I wanted to be disconnected - they just never did it. So I was paying the electricity after I moved out which is frustrating.
AE from 75202, Texas
May 21st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
gexa customer service
the worst ever i experienced. they put you on hold for 2 hours and you have to give up. you call in usa, the calls go to south america
farimah moldenhauer from 75010, Texas
May 22nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lies all Lies
Gexa Energy advertises 7.5 per KWH and i was charged over 10 on my first bill and i did not even use my A/C for 3 weeks that month. I have never had a bill over $110.00 with Bounce Energy and my first one with Gexa was over $140.00. Big Big mistake on my part for switching. I will be going back to Bounce when this contract is over. Oh by the way i have tried to call Gexa 4 times and waited on hold for over and hour each time, one of those times i waited for and hour and forty five and my phone died. DO NOT USE GEXA ENERGY they are a rip off and they lie to get you to sign up.
Alan Cowan from 77447, Texas
May 26th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Your new software is NOT user friendly
Tried to pay my bill like I have for 5 years
Your new software does not give me that option
W Higdon from 77057, Texas
May 26th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
The Worst!
Read the small print. Gexa's energy plans are so full of minimums and maximums that I ended up paying way more than I did with Frontier. Their website does not with Microsoft Edge etc. etc.! I could go on and on but suffice to say I have switched my electric provider. One last payment and I am done with GEXA FOREVER!!!!!
The Worst! from 75081, Texas
May 27th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Power shut off even though paid!!!!
After only two months of service Gexa turned our house power off even though we had paid in full and had a healthy deposit on file. They only gave us eight days on the disconnection notice (which was erronous) and turned it off in the middle of a day. When we called to ask why it was off, they use only foreign customer service agents that are difficult to understand and had limited information. They were unable to accept payment over the phone due to covid-19. Stay away from this company!
Sean F from 77069, Texas
June 3rd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No one is available when I called about my payment!
I want to log on Gexa so I can pay my bill. I l have tried for several months and even when someone decided to answer to phone, they say they can fix it and then never call me back. I am very frustrated because I can't get my monthly bill but someone sent me "doxo" last month, paid my bill that way and now I'm getting "doxo" again but there's no amount I need to pay and they also will charge for using them to pay my bill. Needless, to say, I won't be using them even if I'm late in paying. I have never called them, that I got a "live " person!
No customer service available ever!!!!!!!! from 76021, Texas
June 3rd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Don't do it!
Their Electricity Facts Label sheets are misleading to say the least. Ended up being billed at a much higher rate than I understood and I read all of the fine print. Have always had a bad experience with this company being forthcoming in their billing.
Changing Companies from 77515, Texas
June 8th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Yikes....NOT this one.
I can't stress enough how little I take the time to write a review, so when I do, it's gonna be some real talk. Be prepared to wait for over an hour to talk to customer service. Be prepared to have calls "dropped" when being transferred. Complete lack of communication over billing dispute. After setting up an account/service...not 10 days later, I reach an email from Gexa asking if I wanted to "cancel services". Naturally, confused since I had just moved in, I contacted them trying to resolve the dispute/confusion. No response. Another issue with service happened 2 weeks ago; still no call back. Whatever you do, save your time and your money and DO NOT choose this second rate company's services. You'll thank me later.
Disappointed customer from 75234, Texas
June 19th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
They are totally disorganized.
I applied for new service. They processed the application and said that I needed a $400 deposit. I have a FICO score of 815+ and have never needed a deposit for any account. I submitted a request for a review and deposit waiver. Customer service phone line can't access my information for follow up. I get put on hold for a long time. They are supposed to call me back, but it is not happening. They do not want my business.
Should be rated 1 start from 76182, Texas
June 24th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
5 hours already wasted
2 calls with representatives that failed to setup my service. If you are moving to a location where the current resident has Gexa, DO NOT SIGN UP. My move will be delayed and I started this process over a week ago. Customer service lines have 30 plus minute wait times so anything you need will be a major time consuming experience.
Vince from 77007, Texas
June 26th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No!!!
Horrible experience! Signed up for a plan and had no problems initially getting through to customer service about my bill. It was a partial month bill so I did not receive the credit expected on my plan. When I received the second bill I began calling to cancel my service. 5 weeks it took to talk to someone! I was placed on hold for over an hour 7 times. I tried the call back option but if I missed the call I was placed in the back of the line and had to wait again for them to call me hours later. Like I can sit there and wait for them to call me while I am at work. After finally getting a hold of a manager I was able to cancel my plan past the sixty day window but he would not adjust my bill past that. I had been trying to cancel the plan and because they were understaffed and had horrible customer service I ran over into another billing period. The plan I was charged was not what I signed up for and I was stuck with another months billing. After months of intermittent correspondent they sent me a letter saying they were willing to settle on an amount that was basically the full payment minus the late charges they added. Now in collections they wont negotiate past removing the late charges. I was told I would have to contact Gexa to discuss any further reductions. Called Gexa, only on hold for 20 minutes, and they said I have to speak with the collection agency!! Finally got through to specialty department and everyone was to busy to talk to me so I opted for a call back. Nope that didn't happen. I called back after 4 days and was placed on hold for a bit again before I talked to Ira. No progress with him. To this day I can see the page that says " no hidden fees. The rate shown below already includes all fees, discounts, and Oncor delivery charges". Yet I got charged additional fees and delivery charges. I am willing to pay for the power I used per the plan that I signed up for. That amount is 40% below what they are demanding. The discussion never gets passed all the legal jargon to get to a reasonable conversation.
Anthony D from 76548, Texas
June 28th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst company ever
I have been calling trying to talk to someone to cancel my account for two days now. They either say that they will transfer me to someone, or that they will call me back and never call. Thats when they dont keep me waiting two to three hours. I have pictures to show it. I am surprised with the good reviews in here; their customer service is horrible. Do yourself a favor and stay away!
JohnW1965 from 77054, Texas
June 30th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
All calls routed through Columbia in South America
Tried to explain things to a young person in South America - very difficult to understand them. Asked for an American and got another Spanish speaking person. Gave up.
Frederick Kupke from 76015, Texas
July 10th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
SCAM
Gexa Energy is a horrible company with hidden fees and zero customer service. Monthly bill is $80 higher than quoted and they refused to explain why or help with a resolution. SCAM SCAM SCAM. Don't fall for it.
duped from 76513, Texas
July 13th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
We have a service with this company and they lying to us they said we where supposed to pay 14c per wkw before the 2000 kwh and now we are paying 22c per kw thats crazy ! They dont want help us to change pur plan to a better one
Im not happy with this company we are going to switch
Jose Fuentes from 75407, Texas
July 15th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
YOU RAISED MY RATE!!!
They did not stay with the rate I signed up for!!!
NOT HAPPY from 77354, Texas
July 17th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
poor customer service
I have waited over 1 hour to speak a customer service rep for my over charge bill. I have been over charged for a few month. when I called for the service, I was told my plan is including all the charges, but I got delivery charge for $58. I called 10 times to correct my bill, I got disconnect every time they transfer my call. Worst service.
Lucy Han from 75035, Texas
July 20th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Never received first bill and service up for disconnect
I never received a first bill. Then after 32 days of service, I get a disconnect notice and an email that my bill is ready. I look and can see a past due bill of $10, plus $20 for DNP. I am so embarrassed. I have NEVER had a disconnect notice for anything. I have been on hold for two hours with customer service and I cannot get through to anyone. No one calls back either. Please email me so that we can fix this. I paid the overdue amount but there is no bill online to show the charges. I have no idea where it came from. I also would like a credit for the DNP charge since I never received the original bill.
GalvestonTX from 77554, Texas
July 24th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst ever
These guys really do not give good service or honor what you signed up for. Very deceptive. When you call to complain all you get is a huge bunch of nonsense. So very dissatisfied!!!
Sheryl Webster from 77503, Texas
July 28th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
I think their plan is a bit unethical
I just signed up for Gexa. Supposed to be very cheap. For about 1200 sq ft, my first summer bill was $151.00 and my second one was $375.00!! Ouch! So the plan I have takes off $100.00 if you use between 1000-2000 kw. I used 2063.. so yes, that was over 2000. But this is July, and instead of a mont to month cycle, they used 33 days this cycle. Its up to them if they want to use anywhere from 28 days to 33 days. Beware of this. I just believe it is unethical when they can use fluctuations of the amount of days. I did call and questioned this and they gave me $25.00 off. The customer service rep talked very fast was very hard to understand. I am so tired of computerized care from these companies, it takes you a 20 minutes for a real person to come on and then you strain to understand every word. So funny when you call to set up service, you get to talk to an easy to understand American.. but once youre under contract!! Its so very frustrating!! And its amazing how vivid 19 effects the service of every company! My rant!!
Mary Berggren from 75766, Texas
July 29th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible service
Terrible customer service. No sympathy for not signing up for a new plan in time. I am new to Texas and have never experienced a energy company as bad as this. I will never recommend Gexa to anybody.
David A from 75039, Texas
July 30th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
HORRIBLE ALL AROUND
Worst customer service ever. I tried calling to get proof of electric (because you can't do that online) and I get put on a call back list. 2 hours later I get a call only to be put on hold for another hour a half, and then they hang up on me, which means I have to restart the whole process over again. Absolutely terrible.
HORRIBLE ALL AROUND from 75023, Texas
July 31st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Dont Use Period!!!!
Ordered service from these people not knowing this company is a joke. Ordered service, paid a deposit, had service with them for about 2 months. They cut off my service during the pandemic. Got an email from Beatrice Williams who said that the company would send my deposit to me because I was so dissatisfied with this company and its customer service. Got a final bill from this company for 4 days that was almost $300. And then get a refund check for $2.75. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. THIS COMPANY IS A PURE RIPOFF. It takes all day to talk to a customer service rep. Even if you have the company call you back and you call them at 10 in the morning, the company will not get back to you until almost 9 pm that night. The customer service does not do what it says. They dont disconnect you on time. You give them a $400 deposit, you pay $151.50 for your first bill, which is on June 27, 2020, disconnect service on the 7/3/2020. The idiot customer service rep says you have to wait until 7/4/2020 for disconnection- that just seems like a crock, because the 7/4/2020 is Independence Day -a national holiday. No one works on the 4th of July. How do I owe almost $300 for 4 days - there is no way this is possible. GEXA ENERGY IS A SCAM!! DO NOT USE YOU WILL BE SORRY IF YOU DO!
Lisa C from 75201, Texas
July 31st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DON'T USE GEXA
They are the absolute worst. Their plans are expensive- twice as much as I was paying with another company. I just signed up. I woke up yesterday and my electricity was OFF! I didn't even get notice they were turning it off! I literally have had it one month! I am paying 150 dollars just to get out of the contract with them. LOOK elsewhere. ANYWHERE else. Renewable energy is a great idea, but not if the company doesn't have a soul. We are in Texas- in the middle of a pandemic- and they will TURN OFF YOUR AC. Run away.
Sharon from 77379, Texas
August 2nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Total Rip Off
When we moved from an old home to a new energy efficient home in February, I switched from Reliant (after 15 years) to Gexa based off a 3 month contract that had a great kw/hr rate. There were no extra fees or charges with this plan. The rate was great and the fees were reasonable. However, after the 3 months I received an email offer based off my usage from Gexa that has now doubled my fee every month. First it was $120, then $200, and this month was a whopping $400!!! I called to speak with someone, as it was so easy to get someone on the phone to start the plan...I waited 45 mins to be out-sourced to India. Besides not being able to understand the woman, she spoke over me and would not transfer me to speak with someone else about changing my account or getting a credit. She put me on hold and "spoke" to someone about getting a credit to which she came back with $25. Wow! I also forgot to mention that the early termination fee is $295. Do not go with this company. Do not fall for the great rates they offer initially. Do not go with a company that out sources their customer service, or lack there of.
S. Mehaffey from 77379, Texas
August 3rd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
False advertisement
WE Left TXU for GEXA , a plan that stated 6.5 cents per kilowatt... got my first bill showing charges at 12.56 per kilowatt. Terrible scam company.
Rachel from 77070, Texas
August 5th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Don't Tell The Truth About Plans
Customer Service was Rude, Disrespectful and Belittling about my plan. I explained what I was told and they told me about their new services and then Miriam placed me on Hold and then just hung the phone.
Bernay Holley from 76002, Texas
August 6th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DO NOT GET SUCKERED IN
When purchasing my new home I researched energy rates. I choose Gexa and their Gexa Saver Eco Plus plan. As I use a larger than average amount of KW this plan was recommended by the Gexa advisor as you get $50 off or $100 off per month depending on usage. They sold it to me as the more you use the more you get off. Well I called as I am not receiving the discount. FINE PRINT says if use 2000 - 2500 kw you get $100 off. If you use over that you receive NO discount. This is NOT how it was represented. I have called their cusomer service twice now and both times waited over 1 hour to speak to a service representative. This company just takes your money once they have you suckered in and know they have you regardless for at least one year and you won't change because there is a cancellation fee of $150 on all cancellations with Gexa. So heed my warning THERE ARE MANY REPUTABLE COMPANIES THAT WILL TREAT YOU FAIR AND NOT RIP YOU OFF! Oh did I mention that they cut my power off for non-payment and the bills they were sending were one month behind!!!!! So yes I was one month behind, I never received correct bills, paid all that you sent me! Can't wait until Feburary to change companies!!!!
They rip you off! from 77375, Texas
August 6th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst Customer Service and Deceitful Business Practices
I have been a Gexa customer several times. I understand the potential for a plan to revert to a month-to-month after a contract completes and for the cost to increase; however, Gexa increased my plan amount (after a 9 month fixed plan) to more than double what I was being charged. This took place in July during the quarantine for COVID-19. With everything going on in the world, for a company to take advantage of our high usage and health issues during this time because my entire family is home all day is a statement of who GEXA Energy is. I called to request they do something about the charge immediately after receiving the bill (of over $800) and they refused to help. I was placed on hold for over 30 minutes when I asked to speak with a manager. Worst customer service ever. Low lifes. I will post my review to every site available, as many times as possible.
Jamey Hynds from 77494, Texas
August 10th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
GEXA IS THE WORST
THE BIGGEST SCAM! DO NOT USE GEXA! I have been trying to get them on the phone for a week now. I have probably spent 24+ hours on the phone getting tossed around and then when they "escalate me" they always end up hanging up after being on the phone for 5 hours. My Utility bill are INSANE $500 more then all my neighbors in the exact same home. This company is a scam do NOT use Gexa. I have NEVER left a review on any company until now. THIS IS THE ABSOLUTE WORST! told me they waive my fees to cancel i call and they say I still owe them in order to cancel. it is IMPOSSIBLE to get someone on the phone to help. DO NOT USE GEXA. Seriously Don't put yourself through this it is TERRIBLE
Brooke from 77007, Texas
August 10th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
My electric bill has never been higher
After being a TXU customer for over 30 years I decided to try Gexa energy. Biggest mistake of my life I have never had an electric bill as high as I did with Jackson energy. They lied about the rate there are a lot of hidden fees they don't tell you about. I went back to TXU ASAP!
Diane Phillips from 77447, Texas
August 11th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
If you are ready throw your head to the wall signup for Gexa
I was customer of Gexa Energy and at the signup of contract Gexa Energy charge deposit, which they are not release after paying of final bill also. I am doing follow up with customer support and through Gexa Energy website. But, I am getting answer that department who is doing process of deposit refund did not take action and release refund to my deposit amount. Customer support supervisor make me wait for 45 min, 9 min and 12 min. After making followup call again again I did not get refund for my deposit amount yet. I try to reach out to Mr. Brian Landrum and Mr. Kenny Matula, but Gexa Energy Headquarters staff not allowing to forward my call to President and Vice President of Gexa Energy. I am filing case to BBB also for the same. I wish to give 0 (zero but that option is not available)
Bhaumik Shroff from 77407, Texas
August 13th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Don't contract to this Gexa!
This is really bad provider. Don't sign with them. I paid above $400 for year for residential two bed room apartment with no other appliances to use other than a common home have. I quited now and paid only $190 for the first month hot July.
Yohannes from 75002, Texas
August 19th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible customer service
They do not listen. Ive requested multiple times for them to send me mailed bills.
Theyve continue to send me electronic bills and I am not receiving them. Theyve turned off our power and even though I have all paid up on my bills they are not turning it back on for many hours. Terrible service. I will never recommend this company.
T from 76001, Texas
August 21st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE
Power was turned on to wrong apartment. After several emails and phone calls to fix the issue, it was easier to terminate the contract. they couldn't fix the address. What a lousy company!
american_consumer from 79714, Texas
August 22nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa energy is a major rip off
The advertised price per kilowatt hour was 7.4 cents. Then when you click on the plan it reveals that 7.4 cents was an estimate and for our area it was more like 9 cents per kwh. When you start signing up for the service it tells you that it's only 9 cents if you use above 1000 kwh and below 2000 kwh and that your price per kwh will go up if you go over or under. When our bill came, we were expected to pay 16.3 cents per kilowatt hour, even though during our first month with them we used 1400kwh which should have put us in the ideal usage range. We have switched energy providers but not before Gexa was able to charge us a total of $853.31 for TWO MONTHS of electricity. Save yourself the headache of having to cancel the plan, which you will inevitably do.
Sarah de la Garza from 78526, Texas
August 23rd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Dont ever think to switch to this company
Horrible nonsense experience starts with a bog lies and hidden charges about electricity rate to most stupid customer service you can ever imagine, ill put it this way you cant understand what they are saying
Saif haki from 79706, Texas
August 24th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst service
I set up service with a fixed rate of $48 as long as I didnt go over 500 kwph and I was at 476 they sent me a bill of 78$ then a bill for 268$ Im over it Im paying the bill and transfusing service. Customer service is decent however no one knows anything they take forever to answer to get a billing specialist in the states is almost impossible.
Ej from 76112, Texas
August 24th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lack of customer service
I have never been late on my electric bill in over 30 years. I work hard to keep my credit in good standing. Gexa cut my electricity off without notice and had the nerve to say it was because I selected paperless billing. I never have selected paperless billing on anything as my preference is to receive a paper bill. Their fake apology was far from believable as they still have not removed me from paperless as promised over a week ago. Gexa customer service is TERRIBLE
BAD CUSTOMER SERVICE from 76028, Texas
August 24th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Do not use Budget Billing with Gexa Energy!!!
I signed up for Budget Billing after having an account for several months and there was absolutely no indication that I would have to pay an additional $200 after I ended my service with them when I moved out of the state! I called to ask about the massive charge and there was nothing they could do except say "we're sorry". I do not recommend Gexa Energy for anyone who doesn't read the fine print.
Budget Billing with Gexa Energy is a scam from 75209, Texas
August 26th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Increase in billing , twice as much
My contact had ended on 8/22, but hey charged me a new rate at 17.9 which increased my amount double , I have been calling for 4 hours andThey keep me on hold for more then 30 minutes
Wrong amount from 77505, Texas
August 28th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Agent misrepresented rate and failure of management to respond
When I was shopping rates for electric plans the Gexa agent went over the plans. I told her how many kilowatts I averaged a month and what I had been paying. She gave me a price of .079 kilowatts. I specifically asked if this price included the delivery charge from Center Point Energy and she stated that it did.
When I got my first bill the kilowat price was .115 per kilowatt.
I contacted customer service and explained the problem. She was no help. I asked to speak to supervisor. She stated that she would expidite. Waited on hold close to one hour no response.
Called a second time to customer service. Had the same conversation with her only to find out that she couldn't help. Asked again to speak to a supervisor. She said she would expidite the call. Approximately 30 minutes later no response.
Called back a third time to customer service and asked to speak to a supervisor. Agent stated that the call volume was high and a wait of approximately 20 minutes or longer. I explained to the agent that I had already spent over an hour listening to the music. I asked her to have a supervisor contact me and she stated that she would expedite the message. The agent stated that it could be up to 24 hours to receive a response from a supervisor.
Question:
Why didn't the first two agents tell me about the 24 hour response time
It has been over 24 hours and no response
Why did the sales agent misrepresent the cost per kilowatt. My questions were simple and direct about the pricing. I would have never agreed to the .036 increase per kilowatt. I know exactly what was said and the price agreed on.
What is the address for accounts payable department for recouping time and cell phone useage that was incurred while waiting to talk to someone that had no intention of responding to my call. Very poor customer service!!!!!
Paul B from 77429, Texas
August 28th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Unauthorized Account Activation
Gexa is the worst electric service provider I've ever interacted with. Not only did they take over my service without authorization (I believe the Attorney General refers to this as "slamming"), but it took 4 attempts to get them to get me out of a contract I didn't authorize. I was simply told it was an "internal error". This unauthorized billing period cost significantly more than the provider plan I was supposed to have, so I'm out that $. To make matters worse, they didn't return the service to my my prior provider, and instead cut off my power entirely the next day - with my days old newborn at home in 100 degree heat. I called and they again said there's nothing they can do. Now I'm spending hours trying to unwind the damage while my family is sweating at home waiting for electric to be restored. I'll be reporting to the Attorney General in hopes that others can avoid the same experience.
Stefan from 77008, Texas
September 2nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
overcharge
I've had my plan for some years, always paperless; as soon as I got my statement I would pay immediately.
Last few months I have not received my statement not by email nor by regular mail.
For the second time I received a disconnection notice with an added past due charge of 5 %
Then why do they offer paperless ? I travel frequently thus I dont have access to my mail box.
I wonder how many persons are having these past due charges
Disapointed customer from 77027, Texas
September 2nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
do not use
customer service left me on hold for over an hour.
robert from 77077, Texas
September 2nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
"60 Day Guarantee" doesn't work and impossible to reach supervisor
I tried to adjust my plan through Gexa's "60 day guarantee" and after speaking with 2 agents who confirmed it had been changed, it still has not been changed (and a third associate confirmed there is some issue with the requests made by the prior two). I am continuing to be billed on my initial plan, which should have been changed 3 weeks ago and apparently the only way to deal with that is by speaking to a supervisor. Unfortunately, it is IMPOSSIBLE to reach a supervisor at Gexa. On 4 separate occasions I was told I was being transferred to a supervisor - after waiting on hold each time for 30-60 minutes, I eventually gave up and tried again. Although the customer service agents I spoke with were friendly and helpful, ultimately they were unable to complete the one thing I called about and were unable to connect me to a supervisor who apparently could help. I have separately filled out a form on Gexa's website and sent an email to customer service and have received no response to either.
Joanna from 75206, Texas
September 2nd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Do NOT get GEXA energy
I had a faulty meter recently replaced by Oncor and cannot get Gexa to file a billing dispute, give me a price reduction in their ridiculous bills caused by the faulty meters or even file a dispute with Oncor. Worst customer service ever- in order to speak with a human there is routinely an hour wait.
Gexa has terrible customer service from 75287, Texas
September 8th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Shame on you Gexa
Your customer service turned out to be horrible. After all the years we gave you business you stabbed us in the back. We weren't behind nor late and you cut off are service for selling our home to our kids. When we called to find out why you blamed center point than your specialist said it was you. Then your customer service would put us to a dead line. For the individual's who read this beware.
KDH from 77493, Texas
September 8th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Autopay is Broken, Engineering and Customer Service are garbage
Wow, horrible. Their website doesn't save CCV numbers and actually is VERY insecure.
When their autopay system fails, which is constantly because of aforementioned CCV issue that has remained unfixed for 6mo. You don't get a phone call or email or physical mail.
Then power shuts off. Credit Card works fine, but yeah it's written by 2 web engineers and even has some RPC code from 20 years ago. Yikes. No wonder they can't process payments correctly.
Their fixed rates have fees on top of fees which even for someone educated are so deep in fine print, it's insane. Once your plan rates are done, it's 3x the price or more. Then, once you change providers and cencell your plan... It's incessant phone calls to pay your bill ON THE DAY IT IS DUE! Nuts.
Bad customer service, bad practices, bad code, overall bad.
Yikes. Avoid.
Stacy from 75097, Texas
September 11th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Do not use these folks!
We start service August 10th and they give us a 55$ bill August 15th for 3 days of service. I call and ask how I have a bill already they say oh its a mistake, we will give you a 50$ credit and you owe us the 3 days of service next months bill. I ask do I have to pay right now? They say no we will fix your bill and pay then.
Well September 15th comes and theres no new bill, but it says past due 55$. I figure well maybe the new bill will be correct, mind you I its not just been one full month cycle for a bill.
September 16th comes they cut my power and charge me $227 bill, including a disconnection fee notice (never got), and a bunch of other fees. They had the 50$ credit on the bill from the previous month. I call and they say it was a mistake again and they will give me a 47$ credit next month for the fees and a 25$ inconvenience credit for the power being out.
I ask how soon they can get the power on they say 2 hours when the bill clears. So now Im sitting here without power because Gexa screwed up two times. Worse part was I asked for a manager several times and they told me no I couldnt speak to one.
Take aways from this, I have never received a paper bill even tho its what is selected online. They publish the bills a day late.
They screw up consistently and then charge you for it, and then when you call they credit you on the future bill. So you still have to dish out money up front that you shouldnt have to pay.
Ill gladly take the $25 credit for them making a mistake but that doesnt even account for the cost to restart all appliances, cool the fridge and house and the time I wasted away from work to spend an hour on the phone dealing with their constant mistakes.
Bottom line, they suck so far
Matt from 75071, Texas
September 16th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No ability to use systems
While trying to set up service for 2 new accounts, one set up was simple. The second, however, caused hours of frustration. The sales people and customer service agents (spoke with 10+ different people) have no ability to step out of their script and apply human logic to their systems. They appear to have new computer management systems that allow ZERO ability to go backwards and fix inputs, no ability to link accounts or use any kind of override if a situation doesn't fit their standard, narrow parameters. Even their phone systems don't work well, as i was often put on hold either to be disconnected or left on perpetual holds of which I would give up after over an hour.
Brandi from 76871, Texas
September 16th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Crazy bill
After my contract ended and i had only three months in my last apartment . They began to send a month to month basis bill of $163 for a one bedroom apartment compared to a bill of about $65 i paid for 14 months. That is ridiculous and crazy. I called customer service and the response was more like the high bill is a punishment for not starting another contract .People should avoid gexa energy at all cost.
Yejide from 75019, Texas
September 17th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Awful customer service, scammy rates
I signed up for their plan at the rate of 10.8 cents at 2000kwh. Turns out they sneak a price in their EFL that charges you 12.03 cents regardless of how much you use. Customer service also sucks. They make you wait on hold for more than an hour (I know because I've called several times) and one time I got hung up on. Shady company, I had to cancel before my contract. I'd rather pay the $150 than stay with them any longer and pay double that amount every single month for 12 months.
Catherine from 76053, Texas
September 17th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Raised my bill 10x w/o contacting me
They have the worst customer service. After sitting on the phone for over 2 hours they then told me they would give me a call back to speak with a supervisor that would call me back that same day. Never got a call. This is the 3rd time this has happened. If they say they will call you back, it is a lie. They changed my plan without contacting me and charged me 10x what my normal bill was. Now I cannot even get a hold of anyone to even attempt to get this corrected. Not a company you want to do business with. They raised my bill astronomically during the middle of a pandemic when the unemployment rate is the highest it has been in decades. No regard for their customers.
Z.L. from 76132, Texas
September 21st, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst energy company Ive ever had.
They cut off my power during a pandemic. After I told them I had been laid off because of corona and could pay my bill a week late. They still cut my power off, then refused my deposit and pointed to my missed a payment.
Johnny Texas from 76021, Texas
September 24th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Awful Company
When I decided not to renew with Gexa, it was almost a month before I signed with a competing firm. Gexa hit me with a bill of more than $600 for that month, or three times as much as my normal bill. Stay clear of this company!
Iv Johnson from 75063, Texas
October 3rd, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lies about automated payments, not open on weekends
We have set up automatic payments since beginning our service with this trash company. They refuse to let the payments go through and apologize for the website. We recently paid our electric bill and went on a road trip for a week. When we got back our electricity was off and the food in our fridge and freezer were ruined. Our account is up to date and Gexa is not open on weekends past 2 PM so there is no way to contact them to turn our power back on after fraudulently turning it off. This is a completely inept company that needs to be held responsible for their lack of action.
Trevor Stewart-Richlen from 78418, Texas
October 17th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Please DO NOT go with this company
We switched from Reliant to GEXA and our cost tripled.
Debbie from 77429, Texas
October 19th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
HORRIBLE
Please stay away from this company. They need to be shut down. Advertise a price and discussed it, but completely change numbers when creating your account. This should be illegal. My average bill from prior company was 40-55 dollars. How do I turn my air on 5 times for a few hours max over a whole month & my bill is 80 something dollars? Called and the representative said since I didn't use enough energy they charged me a higher rate .... ugh what? I have called multiple times and transferred to a supervisor which I have waited hours for and not once have I been able to speak to someone. I have asked to hear prior phone calls as they are recorded, but they refuse to let me.
Haley from 75407, Texas
November 5th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible, Lying Customer Service and Fraudulent Misrepresentation of Rates
I reached out multiple times about the terrible service I received from Gexa. I kept getting assurances that things would change and that this company was not trying to charge me exorbitant rates for no reason. I contacted Gexa after finding a higher rate than my original agreement not once but twice, and each time was assured that the customer service rep would change my plan to the right one that would considerably lower my monthly payment. As you may have guessed, that was all a lie. The biggest lie of all was that after I canceled my contract, they promised not to charge me the $150 cancellation fee as a slight show of apology for the many hours I spent figuring out how to get someone at Gexa to actually assist me. I cannot comprehend the disrespect that this company has shown towards me, a student who lives off of loans and cannot afford to pay hundreds of dollars due to corporate greed. I truly cannot think of any reason that this behavior is acceptable.
Disappointed from 77021, Texas
November 10th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
WORST SERVICE AND WORST PRICES EVER!
I made payment extenion arrangements via Gexa on line and paid my 25% fee. Arrangements were approved via Gexa on line and payment was taken out of my account immediately. I came home from work 3 days later and my electricity was off. Customer service was very shifty! They had my money but no record of arrangement. Etc.... I ended up paying the balance immediately and then was told it would be a few days to turn my service back on. Because this was their Era I don't feel that I should have had to pay a disconnection fee nor a reconnection fee nor a late fee. I shopped the web and found their rates to be the lowest and I'm paying average $157 monthly for a 2bd apt where as with other companies that I had previously used less than 6 months ago in my 4,000 st ft home my bill in 3 years never exceed $140 monthly. GEXA is a sheer RIP-OFF!
Very angry and dissatisfied customer from 76063, Texas
November 18th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Don't use Gexa
This company may seem to offer good prices, but they will change and drastically so. I went from having $60 to $70 bills for my one bedroom to $130-150 a month by the end of my year contract. I did not renew with them. At the same time, my mother renewed with gexa, and turn saw her bills double immediately afterward. They always have some sort of justification to get out of refunding their customers. Just avoid them.
SF from 77503, Texas
December 4th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bill doubled?
Your Gexa bill will be low the first time but it will double... triple... quadruple from there. Dont make the mistake I made and choose another company!
Run! from 77043, Texas
December 5th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
BAD COMPANY
I am so done with these people. They changed account numbers and every since, they have been saying my payments are late and I received a DISCONNECT notice. I called my bank because I do my bills online through my bank, who called Gexa. They said to give it a couple of more days to process - which I did. Still not credited. I have NO issues with any other company receiving and processing payments made online through my bank. They said I needed to provide proof of payment - which I can't do because it is paid through my bank. Also want me to wait until the day before their threatened disconnect (another 10 days) for them to find my payment! They appear to be unable to understand what my bank told them or what I have said to them. STAY AWAY from this company!!!!
Mad as a hornet from 75002, Texas
December 11th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Do Not use Gexa
The prices are fine but not worth the hassle, I pay my bills online and schedule for the day the bill is due but I still Get a DISCONNECTION NOTICE the day after its due. I will cancel Gexa the day after my contract runs out
Mike from 77008, Texas
December 19th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
BAD TECHNOLOGY
Whomever heads up their technology is incredibly underqualified -- or underfunded. 1. Their "app" is a shell that ultimately just opens your account in mobile web. 2. They sent out an email communication talking about the "new" Gexa app with screenshots that don't even match the actual app functionality. I assume it was early/a mistake, but there was never any follow-up. 3. I cannot download my own bill. Every time I try, I get a token/authentication error that says I don't have access. REPEAT: I CAN'T SEE MY OWN BILL. So, I'm now holding (for 30 minutes) to see if customer service can send me one.
Awful, awful, awful. I don't know if it's just mismanaged or if they are incompetent, but I'll pay more in the future for a company that can provide an organized service.
CYinDal from 75212, Texas
December 28th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Scammers and thieves
These people gave me a plan I didnt choose n my bill was higher than normally. I went on n paid them in full every month never coming in on the same cycle! I would call and there was always a balance to be paid! I broke my contract when I realized I was being scammed! They hired pro collect in Dallas to retrieve their money. Pro collect agreed to $25 a month until paid in full but they reported me for non payment! I had $126 to go n just paid in full today! They are wolves in sheeps clothing!
Charlene Haynes from 75075, Texas
January 12th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Crooks
They lured me in with their rebate promotion, $100 back after 1000 kWh of use. That worked out to something like 6 cents per kWh, about what I was paying with my previous provider. The first month was short, so I came in well under 1000 kWh. The price was astronomical, over 15 cents per kWh. I was shocked. Texas average is 11 cents, and I was paying 6 cents before. I asked the customer service rep to release me from my contract. He explained that he couldn't but that he could forward me to someone who could. I sat on hold for an hour. No one came to the line.
The next month, I was over 1000 kWh, got my rebate, but the average was still way over Texas's average. The next month, I was over 2000 kWh, but no rebate. Why? Because they said the rebate was for between 1000 and 2000. So my bill was $326, 15 cents per kWh, well over the average. In other words, unless you hit the exact sweet spot of 1001 kWh, you'll pay more than anyone else, and they'll flip you the bird when you ask to be let go from the contract. I'll find a provider that will pay my penalty and never look back. Gets can kiss my you know what.
Jules from 75209, Texas
January 18th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Should Be Shut Down
Worst decision ever to go with this company- continuous billing issues, non-existent customer service. I cannot WAIT until we are out of contract. I'm currently holding on the phone now for 4 hours to reach some that can help with them crediting back my account for their overcharge mistake that they agreed they made. Do yourself a favor and go with someone else.
Annoyed In Dallas from 75243, Texas
January 22nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
SCAMMERS!!! They offer you budget billing and the next thing you owe over $1000
We did the budget billing that they did not provide enough upfront details on... you find out how it really works after your first bill... our bill average for the year before was probably around $150ish and then we signed up for budget billing and were paying less around $175 and on the app it wasn't showing the Actual Amount they say you owe... well, even when paying the monthly $175ish, somehow we were racking up another bill each month... so after 6 months we had over $1000 bill balance even though we were paying our monthly bill... and then the "renewal pricing" they offered in December to stay with them was outrageous... So we went with a new provider and now they are wanting the over $1000 bill balance even though we were paying the monthly bill amount... It's a scam to con honest paying people and make them pay double... BEWARE... DON'T USE THIS COMPANY! And if they want to comment on this an ask me to contact them, I am not wasting my time. You have my name and email and should be able to look me up from there... email me or give me a phone call if you would like to actually help fix your corrupt con.
Marilyn Wilson from 76513, Texas
January 24th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Would NOT Recommend!
We went in thinking we were getting a good deal at $.10 a kw. But then somehow our usage doubled. (We did nothing differently this month) and we hit over 2000kw and boom $406. For a tiny one story house? That is absolutely ridiculous. So I called customer service, and after an hour on hold I basically got told too bad so sad. I will definitely be cancelling and not ever using again!! They are shady with their promotions and are crooks.
Annika from 75002, Texas
January 25th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
THIEVES!
My bill this month is outrageous! How can a single person in a small home pay almost $700 out of the blue one month?? After over an hour on the phone expressing something must be wrong with the usage count and according to them there is nothing to be done besides a test that wont even happen for a few weeks. In the mean time I still have to pay the outrageous amount! No help from customer service. Just flat monotone automated responses. I am sick over this.
Diana from 76051, Texas
January 26th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Charges
Two days after the due date of the bill they added a $10 disconnection fee and a 5% late fee. Two days after the due date of the bill folks!! Horrible company.
Tonya from 76063, Texas
January 27th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Their thanks for 10 years of service
I've been with Gexa for almost 10 years. Up until now, I swore that this was the best electricity provider of all time. My bill is $500 for one month of service out of the blue..$600 for last month. Seems like they are out to take everyone's entire stimulus check. My budget billing is $400, how could that be in a 700 square feet house, no built in electric heater, I'm only using 2 space heaters and the kitchen oven for heat. I trusted them and all that do is keep disconnecting my service and will only restore if I pay them my stimulus money. I got a disconnection notice saying that if service is turned off, I will be charged $25 disconnection fee and another $25 reconnect fee. So, $50 I'll be charged if I can't pay the $500 bill, unless I use every dime I have to get it turned back on. Horrible,for times like this. I feel like crying, I just got my disability check today (3-3-2021), and if I don't pay $500 to Gexa, I'll be without electricity. If I do pay them, I'll only have $200 for the rest of the month.
Brenda Matthews from 76301, Texas
February 3rd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
We were not completely informed
This company is a complete scam. They made the average billing option sound so appealing, but failed to mention that the variance every month is compounded and has to be paid either at the end of the contract or if any changes are made to the contract. We found this out when we were one year into our two year contract. THEY changed our account number, therefore making a change to our account with out consent and we were all of a sudden stuck with a $635 bill! Oh AND they did not mention that they, at any time can up our average billing payment. So what started out as a routine $44/ month payment went up to $89 and then $177! In the contract it states they can only make these changes if the customer is informed and agrees to consent, which we were not and did not.
Chris from 77071, Texas
February 11th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Do not Use them!
My bills where way overpriced. Way higher than what I had before. And I was in contract with them for a year and when after 8 months and being in the winter and they were still way higher than what I had before i cancelled and they charged me the full 155 cancellation fee. I will never use them or recommend them.
Unhappy in Texas from 77584, Texas
February 22nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
WORST COMPANY EVER!!!!
When I got with Gexa over a year ago things were fine. My bill was always affordable. In December 2020 I received a bill for almost $400. I immediately called them as I knew it was a mistake since were in a two bedroom apartment. Spoke with customer service and she informed me because I went over the kWh I didnt receive the $100 credit. I was okay at first because we had the Christmas tree on most nights and sometimes during the day. Spoke with a manager and he switched my plan to ensure that my bill would be affordable with $100 credit every month. Here we are February 2021 and my bill is $458. Im beyond frustrated with this company. I signed a contract to be locked in at a certain rate, but because I went over the kWh they decided to charge me 14.3 cent. This was never told to me. I will be switching companies soon and willing to pay $150 to get out from under this scheming company! I wouldnt refer a rich person to this company. They have fail to realize that many people havent worked since Covid hit and/or still waiting on unemployment and cant afford to pay a ridiculous bill. Not sure what the contract is for when they increase the rate without discussing it with the customer first. Lessoned learned!
Jennifer Hayward from 76116, Texas
March 1st, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
thanks for making the leave decision
THE ENTIRE planet is aware of how we Texans fared during the winter to make up for those we didn't have over the last five decades of my life. I am absolutely positively unsure how using 1500 KwH vs 1200 KwH raised my bill from $113.00 to $675.42 when I am on a flat rate plan (have been until now) and my credit points are between 500 and 999 KwH per month.
This better be the LAST TIME I ever see your name.
Cant even from 75219, Texas
March 5th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gimmicky overpriced and unwilling to help
Be careful about signing up based on what they're marketing to you. My plan is advertised as a certain price/kw, however that price is ONLY after a $100 bill credit for using a specific range of electricity. After nearly a year, my usage didn't land within that window a single time, and when the credit isn't applied, the price is outrageous and far above what I can get elsewhere. Tried to call and have my plan changed, but they were unwilling to help and would not allow me out of my contract. Supposed to have a "60 day happiness guarantee", but that does not apply when you move or change plans. Some might tell me to "read the fine print" before signing up, but that's exactly the problem- do i really need to defend against gimmicky plans and sneaky advertising? There are other options out there who give transparent and honest pricing, so yeah, I expected the rate I was told to be the rate I get and not have to meet certain criteria buried in the details to get it. Feels like a slimy and sad business practice on behalf of Gexa... Just cancelled in the middle of my contract and reluctantly paid my $290 early termination fee, which showed up as $307.41 on my bill even though it's in writing on my EFL that the termination fee is $290. What a giant waste of money Gexa has been. I'm still going to save money by switching to a new provider after paying them this ridiculous termination fee.
Dan from 77479, Texas
March 6th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
WORST COMPANY FOR ELECTRICITY
This company is charging me for a 5000 sq ft home electricity. This is one of the worst company I have ever has, it slowly started to charge $380, to $560 to $750.00 ridiculous. When there is no-one home during the day on a brand new home. Called several times to correct the issue. I hate talking to ppl I cant understand their language. They just repeat and repeat what they are reading. VERY UNHAPPY EX-CUSTOMER. I HAVE SWITCH TODAY. At this point I dont care to pay the cancellation fee. Customers RUN.....
Wylie, TX from 75098, Texas
March 16th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Cancelled service when I did not cancel service
I have never been late on my bill. I paid my bill due on 03/08/21 on 02/28/21 in full. Received final cancellation bill dropped on 03/06/21, with a $150.25 penalty. I contacted customer service and was told that there was a glich and that they had received notification that I had switched providers but now they know that I have not and will take the cancellation fee off my account and not cancel my service. But I have to pay this current bill by 03/22/2021 in order to keep my account in good standing and avoid late fees. I explained that I get paid once a month and pay my bills accordingly. Now I have 13 days in order to pay a bill that dropped early due to their glich. I will be cancelling my service in June when my contract renews.
Vicki Pierce from 77480, Texas
March 17th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa has awful customer service
I called and ask a question and they could not answer it..also I received a letter that made on sense ...
jgirl from 77461, Texas
April 1st, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Late fee on autopay
for the past 3 months I have received a late fee despite being enrolled in autopay since account inception. I call to correct and get place on hold. If you ask to speak to a supervisor they transfer you an no one ever picks up so you are cycled back into the holding queue. The late fees are one 1-4 dollars so still cheaper than canceling their contract.
Leland from 76107, Texas
April 7th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Sweet Then Sour
When I first signed up with GEXA about two years ago, they were the nicest people to work with over the phone and were very helpful in helping me switch from my former electric provider. Even looked forward to talking to their customer service people from time to time when I had questions about my bill. Well, for the last several months, noticed my electric bill which started out to be around $100.00 dollars a month when I first began with them, was over $500.00. When I called their customer service rep named David, he admitted it was due to our winter storm in February my bill was so high. Said I had seven days to pay or I would be charged a late fee. Asked for more time to pay. He says seven days is the best he could do. Come on now, power was off during the storm, almost froze inside my home a couple of months ago, and I'm getting a late fee tacked on to a bill over 500.00 dollars? Customer service for this company has gone way down. I'm trapped inside a service contract until 2022 otherwise I would be switching today!
Linda Richard from 75089, Texas
April 15th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
You will NOT get a good deal
You will be overcharged no matter what rebate they offer. When the year is done, I overplayed on electricity over $900. The rebate is a carrot they make sure you cant get but a couple times.
Justin Elwell from 76233, Texas
May 2nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Taken advantage of!
Let me start with the Texas ice storm. Our bill, mind you that our power was off for a week, Was three times more that month than any other month. They were overcharged by Ercot and passed it along to customers. You can bet when the state of Texas demanded her cot pay back money to the electric providers, they kept that money and did not help the customers. The billing is inconsistent, the customer service isnt competent enough to answer questions, and you get fined for leaving for a better provider!Watch, they have a standard canned response for good and bad reviews, other than your name. They are far from a sincere service provider, and customer service department!
Very unhappy! from 78626, Texas
May 4th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Hope there is an negative reviews with minus stars
The worst company to go with. You call any customer service and say to cancel the service , one of them will say that service will be cancelled. But if you ask for confirmation number , they say no confirmation number.
Next day again called, they said, its not cancelled, and they raise another request without any ticket no or confirmation number. Like that i have to follow up for 6 business days, literally it was disconnected on the third day but i got information on 12th day of the disconnection. Until then my apartment current i am using and they charged me very heavily. Its my bad to be with them.
There is a twitter help, where they will respond to you after a month and not before that and they say, is the issue resolved ? lol.....
Maganti from 75063, Texas
June 14th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Deception is the game Gexa plays
I found Gexa through powertochoose.org. All was fine until renewal time. The deal was supposed to be 12.5 cents per kwh with free weekends. It's not. My last bill was 16.5 cents per kwh and with free weekends it went down to somewhere around 13 cents per kwh.It's all in the fine print. Total deception.I've already provider's. The $150 cancellation fee will paid in savings. Totally ridiculous.
Joe mcbride from 76210, Texas
June 21st, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
The worst customer service EVER
This company does not respond to customer calls. Your wait time by phone exceeds more than hour with every single call. It is awful.
Kim from 75039, Texas
July 1st, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Not helpful at all
I am moving. So, of course, I needed to move my electricity company as well. The experience with GEXA energy has been horrific. I called 3 days before my move to turn on the electricity at my new residence and the agent that I talked to apparently did not do their job. They have no record of my call to turn on the electricity at my new residence. So, of course, I called for them to remedy the issue. I called and called. I talked to 3 different agents and all of them gave me the run around in broken English. The call center is located in El Salvador. I never spoke with an American. When I asked to speak with a supervisor, I was disconnected. When I called back and insisted to speak with a supervisor, they put me on hold for 2 hours!!!! I finally gave up. And I still dont have power. It is not an outage because all my neighbors have electricity. They simply have not connected my service which they do remotely. They do not need to be at my physical residence to turn on the electricity. I dont understand why they have nit turned it on and they will not let me speak to a supervisor. Do yourself a favor and do NOT use this electric company. They do NOT care about their customers.
Not helpful at all from 75205, Texas
July 2nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa is the worst Ive dealt with
Ive spent hours on hold for a $400 bill. Ive owned the house 9 years and moving to Gexa has been the worst experience and decision I have made. I still cant get ahold of a rep.
Worst company Ive used from 77517, Texas
July 6th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Wrong meter reading
Checked my meter on the 2nd of the month and my usage was 1070 kw which is the contact agreement of use , if I use 1000/2000 kw I will get a $100 bill credit this month the meter was read on the 28th day of service@990kw shorting me the contact amount, I see a consistent reading to there benefit , Not very happy with Gexa energy.
Robert from 78412, Texas
July 8th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Customer Service is Terrible
I set up a commercial account, established service and Gexa never sent us a bill. Power was disconnected, so I tried to call and pay the bill. Unfortunately they aren't capable of sending me directly to the commercial department without dropping my call. 5 times I've called these people, waited on hold 25-35 minutes and they drop the call every time.
This is the second time we've set up a service with them and they failed to mail me a bill. This company's customer service procedures are awful!!
JW from 75220, Texas
July 8th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Stay away
I was double charged for my last month of electricity. When I contacted customer support they said it was for two different cycles but they were both for may 18-June 18. One was $155 and the other was over $200. The rep said they would put a hold on my account and I wouldnt be penalized or I could pay the full amount and they would send me a check for the overpayment. I told them I would not pay them until my account was corrected and she said I would get an answer in 15 to 20 days. 12 days later I received an email saying my account was past due and if I didnt make a payment I would be sent to collections. I again reached out to customer service and explained everything to them AGAIN and was told they would adjust my account in 3-5 business days. 7 days later (at 5pm) I received a single email with my adjusted statement. It had a due date that was over 15 days away. At 10pm that same day I received I received ANOTHER email saying that my account was past due and I was going to be sent to collections. Five hours after receiving my updated statement. Absolutely ridiculous. Happy we have chosen a new company.
Carly from 77573, Texas
July 14th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Paying too much
Very bad company paying too much with less use
Nk from 76040, Texas
July 17th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Its impossible to communicate with them
I finished first year contract with them it was very good price and I spent an hour for the new the second lease as she say it is going to be almost the same call similar bill I get shocked I got the bill with the new contract more than double even amused almost the same amount and there is no way to contact them and they dont answer the phone terrible
Samer shahda from 75080, Texas
July 21st, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
First Year Great Second Year Tank:/
My first year on a Gexa plan was great. Throughout the summer of 2020 I paid no higher than $250 (don't have the kw hour usage but do have a spreadsheet with exact billed amounts). For Sept. 2020 used 3200 KWH (same as the usage this month) and I paid $344 then. This month and last my bills have skyrocketed Jun $415 Jul $557!!! I had the same experience with TXU and Ambit. It seems if you sign more than a year contract with a provider they raise your prices. We used no more energy in July than Jun and its been cooler this year than last. More rain, fewer full sun baking days. I've been on the phone on hold for well over 90 mins got disconnected and agent didn't return call. No resolution. I want to make sure I don't have a faulty meter....I've never paid this high a bill even with Ambit or TXU and I don't plan to continue. My plan was for something like 9.5 KWH last year and this year when I renewed in Sept. 2020 they said I would have a rate of 7. 5 KHW average but didn't tell me the summer rate if over 2000 KWH usage would be 4 cents higher than I paid last year. Why would I renew a contract for a plan higher priced than I had currently. Feels like a total bait and switch. I had way lower than average bills this spring. Two bills this summer reduced any savings I managed for using under 1000 KWH in the spring. I called tonight with hard numbers and hard data. The rep kept telling me it was increased usage on our part but we used no more than last year Sept. and are paying $560. This after warning the rep on the phone in Sept. I didn't want to see a bill next summer any higher than the $344 I paid.
Sara M Mack from 77070, Texas
July 22nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
First Year Great Second Year Tank:/
My first year on a Gexa plan was great. Throughout the summer of 2020 I paid no higher than $250 (don't have the kw hour usage but do have a spreadsheet with exact billed amounts). For Sept. 2020 used 3200 KWH (same as the usage this month) and I paid $344 then. This month and last my bills have skyrocketed Jun $415 Jul $557!!! I had the same experience with TXU and Ambit. It seems if you sign more than a year contract with a provider they raise your prices. We used no more energy in July than Jun and its been cooler this year than last. More rain, fewer full sun baking days. I've been on the phone on hold for well over 90 mins got disconnected and agent didn't return call. No resolution. I want to make sure I don't have a faulty meter....I've never paid this high a bill even with Ambit or TXU and I don't plan to continue. My plan was for something like 9.5 KWH last year and this year when I renewed in Sept. 2020 they said I would have a rate of 7. 5 KHW average but didn't tell me the summer rate if over 2000 KWH usage would be 4 cents higher than I paid last year. Why would I renew a contract for a plan higher priced than I had currently. Feels like a total bait and switch. I had way lower than average bills this spring. Two bills this summer reduced any savings I managed for using under 1000 KWH in the spring. I called tonight with hard numbers and hard data. The rep kept telling me it was increased usage on our part but we used no more than last year Sept. and are paying $560. This after warning the rep on the phone in Sept. I didn't want to see a bill next summer any higher than the $344 I paid.
Sara M Mack from 77070, Texas
July 22nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Fraud Company!!
They say something, they mean something else completely and if you call to cancel they will NOT cancel!! Stay away from this company, customer service will lie to you on your face, nobody gives you a last name or an ID or even any sort of confirmation number!
SM from 76051, Texas
July 29th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DONT WASTE YOUR TIME
I started out with Gexa energy, transferred to another energy company. Months after transferring services Gexa sends me a statement stating I owe for services rendered. The billing cycles were for the period while with another company. When I contacted Gexa the customer service representatives where lost. The systems dont inter communication so you have to repeat yourself like a broken record. I send in invoices and payment recipients proving services rendered and paid for. Once you finally see a light at the end of the tunnel they threw another curb ball. While waiting for a customer solutions rep to return your call with a resolution, they sent my bill to a debt company.
Inather A. from 75115, Texas
July 30th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Expensive
Confusing explanation about pricing,, very expensive !! Beware
Expensive from 75208, Texas
August 2nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Scamming company,
My TXU contract was expiring back on 7/9/21 after using them for the last 4 years. So I shopped around and found this company with a lower rate than I was at with TXU. So I sign up for the saver deluxe 12. It says that 1000 to 2000 kwh ill be charged 6.9 cents per kwh up to 2000. Then after 2000, 11.8 cents. And if I stay between 1000 and 2000 ill get a $100 bill credit each time. So my 1st bill comes in and its $223 and some change. I just paid TXU $229 for the final bill. So I call GEXA, and of course get India on the phone asking where my $100 credit is. They tell me my bill was $323 before the bill credit. I asked them if they were smoking some crack when they came up for that bill. Ive NEVER had a bill in my life over $300. My highest ever with TXU was $276. At 2123 kwh I paid TXU $229. With this company I used 1929 kwh and they want to charge $323 before the credit. I told them im canceling and I instantly called TXU and went back. Gexa tells me the rates on the plan I pick was an example only. What BS is that. Will never recommend a company like this that tried to screw me on my 1st bill.
Mike s from 75750, Texas
August 11th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
STAY AWAY
I continually ask about my rate. I live in a ONE BEDROOM apartment and I do not have more than 838 Square foot apartment and my bill is MORE if NOT THE SAME as a house. 150 average ON A GOOD MONTH (oh did I mention WITH A CREDIT THEY SAID OF $100!!) and I know I have been DOUBLE BILLED. They keep saying it is a catchup from the ICE STORM, come on.... I am just paying to avoid the threatening emails of credit dings, disconnection, etc at a crazy time.
Jennifer from 75050, Texas
August 13th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Scam scam scam scam
Do not go thru gexa. They lie cheat and steal. All they care about is charging you at every turn. Don't use enough energy? How's $400 electricity bill bc you "didn't use enough energy" lololol please try any other company
Mitchell g from 77449, Texas
August 14th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Expensive beyond words!!
I don't know what's happening but my electricity billed DOUBLED since being with Gexa. I couldn't take it anymore and would rather pay the early termination to get the heck out. I made that fee back within a MONTH using another provider.
Shame on me for being so stupid with Gexa - never again.
Emerson from 77043, Texas
August 18th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Wish I'd Read the Reviews Before I Ordered!
We had Gexa for just over 2 months. Our electric bill shot up from under $200 (typical hot summer bill) to more than $400 per month. We took the cancellation penalty and moved to Champion. Our hot July month is back to a normal rate - below $200.
Lisa Sawyer from 76016, Texas
August 25th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Wish I'd Read the Reviews Before I Ordered!
We had Gexa for just over 2 months. Our electric bill shot up from under $200 (typical hot summer bill) to more than $400 per month. We took the cancellation penalty and moved to Champion. Our hot July month is back to a normal rate - below $200.
Lisa Sawyer from 76016, Texas
August 25th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa energy is predatory
Gexa energy is the worst experience we ever had in 30 years of elect service. When they offer you a $.10 rate they then charge you huge service provider fees so actual cost is almost $.16. We rarely revived an actual bill and if you are late by day there is a late fee and disconnect notice fee immediately added to your bill. If your contract expired and you are not tracking the months carefully you will have a bill that is over $.20 per charge. We have found a much better company that gave us a rate $.10 including service fee and our first month bill was 2/3 less with more kilowatt usage. Wouldnt recommend or ever use Gexa again. Scam artist
DG from 79707, Texas
August 27th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
They said they dont need our business!
Moving our business and they turned off the old location before we moved.
NO HELP!
Account manager wont return calls or text messages.
Gexa is a joke. Last conversation the agent said We dont need your business
Unbelievable!
FBC from 75067, Texas
August 30th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Didn't order the service
Gexa send a bill for a third month for 21.00 I don't have any service with you guys please stop sending me the bills my electric provider is reliant I've been with them for 7 years
Abdel elkhadar from 77449, Texas
August 30th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Stay away
Horrible company. If you do not re new your contract they over charge you our last bill was almost 900 without an explanation why, we had been paying around 200 the whole year. They refuse to re read the meter. Impossible to get answers from their staff from india. Do not use this company.
Erick7 from 77581, Texas
September 1st, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Non responsive and no communication to issue
I was out of town for several days and saw sky high charges to my account during the month in question. When I called customer service on Aug 14 to inquire further, I was advised to submit a request for billing dispute. I was given a time frame of 2-3 weeks before I heard back. And I was assured that I did not have to make payment while my dispute was being reviewed.
The following week I received a disconnection notice that my service would be disconnected if I did not make a payment. I called the company and they apologized that I should not have received that notice.
Another week later, while my billing dispute was still unresolved, I noticed that my account had a late payment penalty fee of 5% charges added. I called the company again and was advised that I should not have received that penalty fee either.
It has caused me much angst with these notices, as I have never missed a payment nor had to pay a late penalty fee. And I have called them thrice on the same issue without any resolution, even though it has been more than 3 weeks now, and I still have no resolution.
Terrible service & communication from 75025, Texas
September 7th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
It very frustrating to use this energy company
incompetent in everything
adja from 75098, Texas
September 10th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Don't Use Gexa Energy
Gexa Energy used to be a good company, but that changed in 2021. They quit sending bills, and moved up the payment deadline by 15 or more days. Then they added a fee if you pay after the payment deadline. I used to pay at the end of the month and they moved the deadline to the 17th last month and the 9th this month. Thank goodness I changed providers and never have to deal with them again! I had to threaten filing a complaint with the Utility Commission to get them to send a bill, not an e-invoice. Save yourself a lot of grief - chose a different company.
bharnmany from 75075, Texas
September 12th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Warning: Worst Ever!!!
Switched to Gexa, watched my summer electricity bill nearly double. Stayed with them just one month and switched away after I calculated that even with paying the exorbitant $150 cancellation fee, my bill would still be cheaper with another plan. Con artists and criminals here, stay far far away!
Amanda Y. from 78665, Texas
September 13th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
I would not use this company again
I had this company for 2 years the first year was from powertochoose. got a great deal so when renewal came it seemed like they were giving me another good deal but oh how I was wrong. The plan I chose was not explained to me correctly it was a 24 month plan and I got a big bill. So they correct the plan and gave me another plan, but my bills were the highest they have ever been. I made arrangements to pay my last bill before my contact was up, I had paid half and was going to pay the reminder before the next due date the rep did not tell me that I would have a switch hold put on my account, I found this out when I went to look for new service. I paid the bill, now the hold is still one there I called Gexa I chose to have someone call me back, the wait time was 20 mins 1hr and half later still no call and of course now they are closed. sorry customer service, the website is not very good either.
S.MORTON from 76126, Texas
September 13th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Be careful
Today I paid my very first bill online and instead of taking one payment, they took 3 !
Not a good first experience from 75062, Texas
September 15th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
the worst company
I have 2 units and for the last 2 months , my downstairs unit has been turned off. My light bill is still almost $450, i need to change this company asap..
Don't worry about it from 75093, Texas
September 15th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Major IT/ Credit card Problems
Very poor web site/IT problems contacted service personal cannot speak/poor English.
Unable to setup Auto Pay
HWS from 77562, Texas
September 16th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa contracts are confusing and misleading
I had a Gexa contract last year that gave a $100 credit for energy use over 1000 KWh per billing cycle. This year they lured me into a new contract that I thought was the same with the same $100 credit for usage over 1000 KWH. The credit was only for use between 1000 and 2000. Once you go over 2000 Kwh you get a huge bill. Not good. I'm cancelling my contract because it will only take a month to recoup the cost of cancellation fee of $295.
whiteroads from 77095, Texas
September 16th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
rip off artists
I renewed my plan with them but their system didn't even register it.
so after my plan expired they tripled my next months bill.
then they said there if no proof that I renewed it.
and I will have to pay the bill.
can i sue them for this?
MK from 77477, Texas
September 17th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
gexa energy sucks!!!!!
well when I went to renew with gexa I spoke with Carlos and he told me the best plan for me would be 8.4 kw he said that if I used 700 kw my bill would be $126.00 a month and if I used 700-1000 my bill would be less at only $84.oo and any thing over that would never be over $150. well first month was $199.00 and this month is $250.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this company lies!!! and so do the customer reps that try and tell you what a great deal your getting!!!!!! I live in a very small house and work 10 hour days so this is so wrong!!!!!!!!! I will continue to give bad reviews until gexa fixes my plan!!!!!!!!! I well tell every one I know not to use them!!!!
Dianna Argo from 76116, Texas
September 22nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
You lie
Put in complaints about how you lied about my plan then you just put me on hold for over 30 minutes!! Never came back on the line. Gexa suckss
Dianna argo from 76116, Texas
September 24th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Sales lied and you get the bill
Sales told me I would get a credit of 100.00 after 1000Kw, nope if you go over 2000Kw you are charged double the standard rate - complete bate and switch.
Customer care said they would look into and never heard back
Stephen from 75087, Texas
September 27th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lies on contract
They lie and overcharge. I was told my kWh would be .085, instead I am being charged almost .20 per kilowatt for all of the extra fees. My new contract has made my rates almost double what they were its horrible and cheaper for me to quit.
JessicaH from 75013, Texas
September 30th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst electric service provider
I am staying in a single bedroom apartment (600s.f) for the past 6 years. I used to be a customer of TXU energy. Unfortunately, I have shifted to Gexa energy in the last year. Initially, I used to get $70-$80 per month. But for the past 4 months I got a bill of >$250 per month. Most of the months my consumption of electricity was below 1000 kWh. I have observed that sometimes they will change the billing cycle (they will add 1-3 days extra to cross the usage of electricity above 1000 kWh) so that the charge they can increase. My is fixed plan they should not increase the electric price at least in that contract year. I saw in couple of electric bills they charged 14.7 cents instead 13 cents. They wont respond to emails and phones properly. After all, I pre-exit the service. They charged me $155 instead of $150, saying that they included tax? Its nightmare experience with gexa energy.
Gexa customer honest review from 76107, Texas
October 2nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
WORST COMPANY EVER, RUN!!
My bill jumped from $200 to over $415 this is outrageous and I know we used less power so it's impossible. I'm leaving and won't ever be back!!!
Jmac from 76179, Texas
October 2nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Major IT and accounting issues
This is my third year as a Gexa Energy customer and I am writing this review to help other people avoid this company. I have two accounts for two separate houses. Both accounts are enrolled in autopay. Every 2-3 three months, both accounts are somehow un-enrolled in autopay, my bill is not paid, and I get a disconnection notice and a fine. Then, I spend an hour on a Saturday morning calling Gexa energy to get my account re-enrolled. The very nice person who helps me never has any idea why this happens. When my account is un-enrolled in autopay, it is also unregistered, so I can't manage it online. If I attempt to re-register my account online, I get an error "The system could not validate the information with the email xxxx.xxx and account number xxxx. Please verify your details." Both account numbers receive this error message. Literally any other company in Houston does not have these account and IT errors. My bill is quadruple the amount I am expecting, and I have no way to view my bill to see my usage and dispute and/or reduce it. And this happens every couple of months. I deeply regret signing up for Gexa energy, and you should know before signing up what a nightmare it is to continually babysit something that should be automatic, and that no other company hasn't figured out by now.
Avoid like the plague from 77079, Texas
October 3rd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bait and Switch
Signed up for a plan advertising 10.7c per kwh.
Turns out, its ONLY in the fine print that that price is good for usage of between 1000-2000 kwh and the company applies a credit to bring the bill 'close to' 10.7c, so its not a true fixed rate at all....in fact i was paying close to 16.3c per kwh.
I have since moved on from them.
Jay Wilbanks from 75075, Texas
October 5th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Scam! Run!
I live in a 500sq apartment and at first my bill was an extremely high $200+. I work during the day so i switched to free nights thinking itll be cheaper. Nope $250. I literally turn off everything unplug everything. I have resorted showing in the dark. I cut my electric down so much and the price has just increased!
Renee from 77071, Texas
October 10th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Energy Review Oct 2021
Opaque gimmicks for their plans with usage credits (before selecting a plan verify the rates are reported prior to additional charges, mine was not). Uncompetitive flat rates. Customer service reps have few options to address complaints, although they were all polite.
Ultimately on me for not doing enough research before selecting. I've cancelled my plan and eaten the cancellation charge.
I wouldn't use them again and I would not recommend their plans. Look elsewhere.
Alex from 77008, Texas
October 11th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Lies
When I renewed with gexa I was told my kw would be 8,4 and that my bill would never be over150,00 well now it says Im 13,2 kw my bill has been over 200,00 that is bull crap!! They lied and wont fix it every time I call they put me on hold or transfer me and then it disconnects!! Do not ever sign with this company
Dianna argo from 76116, Texas
October 14th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst
They over charge you. They have you on the phone for over an hour to not help. Worst experience ever.
Zara from 77449, Texas
October 25th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
PLEASE read this to avoid being deceived by misleading Gexa advertised rates.
If you are thinking about signing a contract with Gexa, make sure you read the fine print. The way that Texas electric companies work is deliberately confusing, and that's how they lock you into expensive contracts.This will likely not be an issue if you are first signing with Gexa. They offer fantastic deals for people who first sign up, and they advertise their rates for new users correctly. However, when it's time to renew, you need to be careful.If you are offered a contract at an average rate of 9 cents /kWh, for example, then you need to open the EFL (Electric Facts Label) and check the energy charge. If it says something MUCH higher than 9 cents, then you need to look elsewhere. The way that it works is that they advertise a low average rate because of a discount they apply to your account if you hit exactly the right number of kWh. For instance, if it says that your plan is 9 cents/kWh at 500 kWh, then the ACTUAL energy charge might be closer to 15 cents/kWh, but Gexa will give you a fifty dollar discount if you hit 500kWh. If you don't hit 500kWh, then you don't get the discount, and you might actually pay MORE money, even when using HALF the amount of electricity. Additionally, if you use more than 500kWh, you'll still get the discount, but your rate will still average out at much higher. The average rate is only 9 cents if you literally use 500kWh.For complete transparency, here is a breakdown of the amount of energy I used per month with Gexa and how much it cost me. Contract 1 with Gexa - This plan was advertised at an average rate of 6 cents/kWh, and I was extremely happy with it. (The actual rate before fees was 3 cents/kWh.)404 kWh = $34.51403 kWh = $34.44318 kWh = $28.24413 kWh = $35.38578 kWh = $41.88364 kWh = $27.95578 kWh = $41.88364 kWh = $27.95597 kWh = $41.77537 kWh = $39.46Contract 2 with Gexa. This contract was advertised at 9 cents/kWh. They used deceptive tactics here. It's actually 15 cents/kWh but comes out to 21 cents/kWh with fees. They give you a 50 dollar credit if you use 500kWh. As you can see, using between 350-499 kWh will absolutely destroy you. 552 kWh = $58.39383 kWh = $82.91 (!!!!!!)557 kWh = $66.53262 kWh = $57.94I stupidly trusted Gexa after my first year went smoothly, and I regret renewing a contract with them. If this review makes it to ANYONE before they make the same mistake that I made, I'll be happier. I might cancel my contract and move to another company. I am still waiting to hear back from them.
Amanda from 77077, Texas
November 7th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Overcharging with not much of communication
All my bills were around $200 before switching to Gexa, then jumped to over $360 straight 3 months, no explanation with lines of charges, finally took a penalty switching to other and bill is dropped below $100. Go figure!
Ricky from 77904, Texas
November 20th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Will not use again
Gexa sends out disconnection notices via the USPS BEFORE they receive your payment on the due date. I've used many electric companies in Texas and this one will not be getting my service ever again.
Ttyl from 75074, Texas
December 22nd, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
lied on renewal plan
had no issues with company until i went ahead & renewed. For 15 days from renewal date, my bill DOUBLED. I placed numerous calls, without resolution. Representatives were rude, unprofessional, and had no conflict resolution knowledge. I've now been turned into collection agency for early termination fee of $301. My actual electric charge was paid.
SouthernTxgal from 78552, Texas
January 18th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Moving Target or Casino
Deployed 6 months while on the 1k to 2k for 100 dollar discount, seems like a good deal until your spouse cant hit the 1 k mark and you are penalized for it by not getting the discount and instead charged a higher rate, then return and due to weather changes cant stay below 2k consistently, paid 459.00 and ready to pay penalty to move, in fact, I did just that yesterday...NO is more gambling!!
user6244 from 76549, Texas
February 5th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Zero stars
This company should be looked into for fees that are so ridiculous. They expect you to pay $20 extra if a disconnect notice is sent to you. They want you to pay them for telling you that your service will be disconnected. If you are ever a day late be prepared to to have a disconnect notice mailed to you before the days end. As a consumer I value a company who values me not one that portrays itself as a money hungry, low balling company who is quick to disrupt your service especially if it means more fees can be charged. Save yourself the time, trouble and the regret you will most certainly feel if you decide to choose electricity with this company.
Andrea from 75969, Texas
March 7th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible Service, Terrible Tech, Terrible Company
Gexa is awful. Their website is terrible, it's always an adventure trying to figure out how to log in. It asks for your account number, and when I copy and paste my account number from my bill it tells me it's not my account number. They also charged crazy high rates during the power outage debacle in Feb 2021 and made it impossible to argue the bill. Somehow I was charged over $600 that month (avg bill around $100-150) because of my "high usage" over three days when I had no power. I wouldn't recommend these thieves to my worst enemy.
M Watson from 75219, Texas
March 16th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Careless company
My wife and I just signed up with this company with great expectations just to get the typical poor energy experience yet again. We were late on our bills due to health issues. One major health issue being COVID. Major surgery being another. And we have still other major recentl health issues.My wife and I are in quarantine and couldn't even leave our apartment to try and find help. We called and asked for a 3day extension. We'd be able to take care of the bill by then and we would not have to break quarantine to do so. Gexa said no they refuse to help. They also stated my wife and I having COVID was an inconvenience nothing more.We just switched energy providers! Gexa will never see a penny from us!
PSS from 75082, Texas
March 25th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Not recommended at all
They have sneaky pricing plans, that if you stay within a certain electricity range, you get somewhat reasonable rates, but if you even dare to go over your khw range your bill skyrockets almost doubling. What really blew me away is their pricing range quite literally punishes you for using LESS electricity. I had one bill 8 kW under the range and my bill almost doubled. That particular month had several weather related power outages so on top of having interrupted service, I got dinged with a significantly higher bill.
Glad_I_GOT_OUT from 77009, Texas
March 28th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa is outrageous!
My bill more than doubled after the second month with Gexa. My house is all electric, so I paid an average of $275 per month. My second bill with Gexa was $680! Please, please do not use this company! If you do, you will regret it! I am leaving Gexa because it is cheaper to pay the penalty fee for leaving versus using them all year.
Donald from 76354, Texas
April 9th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
The worst
Im a disabled veteran and get paid once a month they have cut my electricity off twice even though I always pay and have told them I get paid once a month and not until the first. I hate this sorry electricity company and I really hope they get shut down
Tiffany moody from 75032, Texas
May 25th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Energy is Horrible
If I could rate them a zero I would . The rates they are giving are not accurate to returning customers . Im still trying to figure out if no one is home most of the day how am I paying a $300-400 light bill . I cant wait until my contact is up . The customer service sucks they dont know shit and can barely understand most of them .
Brooks from 75154, Texas
June 3rd, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Misery
I still dont have the service after 15 days. Quick to grab deposit but impossible to resolve ALL service issues. Disappointing and frustrating experience.
Disenchanted from 78570, Texas
June 15th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Baytown
My husband & I are retired. We switched to Gexa thing we made a good decision. We had a bill of 600.00 this month. Ive been in my house for 5 yrs & NEVER had a bill this high. Im devastated
Gennie from 77521, Texas
July 4th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Billing Algorithm Scam
I switched to Gexa Energy automatically by Texas Public Utilities. My bill went up from $140 a month to $530 a month. It's 378% increase with the same amount of KWhs. They have used the algorithm of Low and High window to double the rate whenever you are below or above this window. Now it is understandable they can do that, but they would double your total KWH for that month, not just the difference you are under use or over use. So who is in the right mind would have to look at your electric meter everyday to make sure you are not outside of this limits. I am looking out for a class action law suit against whoever come up with this scam. Because I am sure there are thousands of victims out there paying too much for this scam.
Hoa Chan from 76118, Texas
July 6th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No regard for their customers
I received a call from a representative to inform me that my contract plan for fixed monthly payments for 36 months needed to include the differed amount in my next bill due in 2 weeks which would mean I would need to pay a sum of about $900. Under my contract I never Pay more than $300. The representative said the company decided to collect. GEXA broke the terms of the contract horrible corporate greed.
I8gexa from 78046, Texas
July 15th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
No regard for their customers
I received a call from a representative to inform me that my contract plan for fixed monthly payments for 36 months needed to include the differed amount in my next bill due in 2 weeks which would mean I would need to pay a sum of about $900. Under my contract I never Pay more than $300. The representative said the company decided to collect. GEXA broke the terms of the contract horrible corporate greed.
I8gexa from 78046, Texas
July 15th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Do not use
I contacted Gexa while I was out of town and my energy usage was through the roof despite leaving the AC at 85, unplugging the fridge and not using any appliances.They initiated a billing dispute with AEP central. Thats fine. They told me to pay the amount Im not disputing so I estimated half and paid that. (It was probably still too much). A few days later my neighbour phoned to say AEP had come by. AEP had mixed my line with his, so Ive been paying for his usage and he for mine.Fine.A week and a half later Gexa is still showing me sky high usage. I asked for confirmation that they would not report me to the credit bureau for not paying the balance while the amount was still disputed, per PUC regulations. They would not give me that confirmation. Instead, they finally said it was due 08/01 instead of 07/15. They quoted me the amount remaining.The next day I get a bill for the entire amount again, despite already having paid half.And they still havent dealt with the AEP issue. I am owed a huge credit.Im furious.This company is awful. Do not sign up with them.
Awful experience from 77901, Texas
July 16th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Absolutely the worse company
Gexa is the worse company you provably can use .service is bad rude on the phone plus lie after lie ,there blaming on us ,my bill get 600$ for a 1500 ft house ,something is very wrong ..:..there I lying overtime about the plan and so what ever ,do not use them or you sure will regreat.I am a small low middle class worker and when you get a bill like that must after I always control my ac in summer I have no reason to get a bill like I was said I use 3500 KW and call ancre to who are the company there hire to install there control panel rider ,is just all lies after lies and when I tell them I will cancel there laugh on the phone ,the men tell well do so but is going to cost you lot of money ,unprofessional horrible j am speech less ,is just no right we living in a very bad system.
I will try to send my experience to the news and tell them about my experience .
Laurent poupart from 75238, Texas
July 26th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
This company is a ripoff people
In all my years dealing with different energy companies, this is the worst. They are robbers preying on innocent people. They bill you unheard of amount every month and they cannot give you a reasonable explanation as to why your energy is considerably higher compared to your normal usage over the years with other companies. From an average of $150s monthly, jacked up to #387 one month, to $480 following month and then $541 third month.
Samuel Udofia from 77083, Texas
July 29th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Communication
The worse experience ever
Unsatisfactory from 77388, Texas
August 3rd, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Beware - false advertising/ hidden costs
If you choose a year plan that advertises as ex. 7.8/Kw, you most likely will NOT receive this price. It must be between say 1-2K and if a little below or above, the ENTIRE amt. will be charged at the top price. Even if you are between 1-2K - they give a credit and the agent will say 'well it 'MAY' go to that rate but not necessarily. I never received the 7.8 although my bill was between 1-2k multiple months. Total SCAM - too many other options for companies
PJH from 75230, Texas
August 10th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
would not recommend
I just signed up with GEXA a couple of months ago after switching plans from another company as my contract had expired with the other company. I searched for better rate plans and saw what GEXA offered.. at the time, it seemed like the best plan for me. Wrong.. in the two months I have had this service, my costs nearly doubled from the last utility company I had using the same amount of KHWs! Not to mention the nickel and dime ing they charge which you REALLY have to read the "fine print" over and over again..then over and over again... am looking for another company to move to at this time... will do so even if there is a penalty fee! I am a Sr. citizen living on a fixed income and with their rates, there is NO way I am going to be able to afford them!
Alex S from 77377, Texas
August 17th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
DONT CHOOSE GEXA
I have had Gexa for over 7 years now and somehow I am being charged 21cents per kwh now, my last bill was over $900!!!! The highest my bill has ever been in the summer was a little over $500 which was bad enough, but $900?!?!?!?! When I called the man was useless, telling me there was no one I could talk to about this. Also, 2 days late and they send a disconnection notice already??? This company has become horrible!
Sandra Franklin from 75081, Texas
August 18th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Yall suck ass
If I could give the zero stars I would. This company is absolutely horrible. Would not recommend to anyone. They have been raising our rates every month and nothing has changed in our house. No one is home during the day. Everything is turned off ac is set at 76 all day. Our latest bill was for 1300. There is absolutely no way possible. They refuse to come out to look at our kilowatts. Just a terrible experience in general..
Passed off customer from 76354, Texas
August 18th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Contract period was fine, disaster after switching providers
During the contract period, the service was bare minimum (technology interface is far behind what Ive seen from other providers).
After terminating service, billed several hundred dollar extra for usage after lease end. Dispute team and customer service took several weeks to look into the issue, and would not adjust/honor my disconnect date. Charged additional late payment interest during the time of the dispute that they were also unwilling to waive. Very displeased with Gexa, will never be returning.
C from 76109, Texas
August 22nd, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Do not choose Exa, or even go look at their website
I went online searching to energy provider. Got into Gexa energy and choose quotes, input the address and they set us up as choosing a plans with them. They did not send any confirmation letters or "welcome as new customers". Our bills is 600 per month. We thought we were on with our current old provider, did not know that Gexa jumped in and cut us off with previous provider. I called and they said "oh, the mail must got lost". How does it even possible? How do you sign up for a plan with energy company without giving your social security? But Gexa did it with using your dob and address. This is a scam...Please dont even think about looking for a quotes from their website.
Cong from 75043, Texas
August 23rd, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Trash, Thieves, and a Garbage Experience
Had nothing but good things to say prior to the last couple months. Payed roughly 100-200 dollars depending on the month and everything was pretty reasonable. Come summer time and our bill started to double, triple and even quadruple!!! I NEVER thought I'd be paying almost the same amount as RENT to cover energy for a two bed room apartment. All of a sudden we're getting billed upwards of 600/m and they will randomly consolidate your bills to include longer stretches of a month without even a hint of letting you know. Honestly I'm just pissed at this point and my SO and I find it cheaper to pay the cancellation fee and move on then give these troglodytes any more of our hard earned money. Save yourself the trouble and go with literally any other company.
Jeff from 76021, Texas
August 31st, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Poor customer service and plan ordering
Won't ever use them again. ok first year but when time to renew, I asked could they best Champion Energy and they matched price at time. Lol and behold the next month it shows we were month to month at higher rate with no record of the Supreme plan confirmed.That's my fault for not following up for confirmation the day I spoke with rep. Last, be more than a day late and late fees with disconnect notice fee already tacked on bill. Customer service is lacking, make a call you'll see for yourself.
Rowlett Tx former customer from 75088, Texas
September 2nd, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
A joke
2 years have service. First year bill was averaging $200 now up to $475 that's not even the kicker. We are supposed to have free weekends starting Thursday midnight lasting till Sunday Midnight. We rarely use electricity during the week day because of work and school. So the weekends we use more especially tvs running and lights. But they swear we use most of our electricity during the week day which is BS because only kitchen appliances are really running. We even unplug tvs and things that have small energy running through them. So it's really crazy how they average the usage to make it seem like we use less during weekend "free" hours and the week day. We have 2 months left and we are not renewing with this company
Christina from 76522, Texas
September 8th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Texas energy - as bad as it gets
Terrible service. Slow, overpriced, and the workers are as miserable as the customers. Outrageous bills on a fixed rate makes it feel like our electricity is being siphoned constantly. Sent a bill that energy would be shut off via email then an hour later shut it off. Despicable.
Horrible experiences only from 75052, Texas
September 14th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Expensive
Expensive
Expensive from 74601, Oklahoma
October 6th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Dont not use this company!
Gexa is very misleading. They were charging me according to the previous month when I was home not realizing the next 3 months I was totally gone. After I brought to their attention and told them there is no way possible my bill was suddenly adjusted. I currently in the process of finding a new Entergy company willing to pay to end contract early. Be wise. Stay away from Gexa!
Current Gexa Customer from 77581, Texas
October 18th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst company I ever become see
Billing/customer service every where issue on this company. Looking to change provider.
Anonymous from 78660, Texas
October 20th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Sky High Electric Bill
I signed up with Gexa after reviewing what I, Thought, was a low rate! I received my first bill and stunned to see I was charged 0.1918 rather than 0.134 as advertised online. I contacted Gexa and spoke with two managers, one who explained Gexa had no control over rates being shown on 3rd party websites. I advised that this was a total Scam because if Gexa knew the rates were False why would they not correct it to reflect an accurate rate. Deregulation has created a Scam and Deceptive industry and you better pay attention at your energy rates. Take screen shots of necessary information and accurate notes of who you spoke with, date and time. Thankfully one of the managers I spoke with kept his word and noted on my account I could cancel within a specified time without being charged the early termination fee. I subsequently canceled my service within 2 months and thankfully I did, because although my usage rate has Decreased, my bill has Increased! Which is absolutely Ridiculous! Gexa Energy is a horrible company, and I would Not recommend it to anyone! Their prices, plans and promotions are borderline Deceptive!!
Mr. Shaw from 77459, Texas
October 20th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
GEXA IS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE I HAVE EVERY MADE.
I SIGNED WITH GEXA IN JUNE 2022.. MY BILLS WHERE JUNE, $514.66 (PARTIAL MONTH) JULY $1,102.55, AUGUST $1,023.07 AND SEPTEMBER $720.43.
I CANCELLED WITH THEM OCTOBER 13TH BECAUSE IT'S JUST MY HUSBAND AND I AND WE ARE RETIRED 74 AND 76 YEARS OLD. I HAVE LIVED IN MY HOUSE OVER 45 YEARS AND HAVE NEVER HAD AN ELECTRICITY BILL LIKE THESE.
IT'S NOW OCTOBER AND I RECEIVED MY BILL FOR SEPTEMBER 22 THRU OCTOBER 13TH IT'S $560.07 - THAT INCLUDES THE EARLY TERMINATION FEE OF $304.39.
THIS TRULY MAKES ME ILL. BE VERY CAREFUL SIGNING WITH GEXA!!!
LINDA MCFALL
LINDA MCFALL from 75234, Texas
October 24th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Pricing is extremely deceiving
Their pricing is extremely deceiving, especially stay away from their bill credit plans. 1st month there was a billing error where they double charged the wattage used. Paying the early termination and moving to a different company made more financial sense, so ended up doing that.
AnuV from 77479, Texas
October 25th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Saver Deluxe 24 hasn't saved me anything
I signed up in July 22, with the understanding that my rate would be 14.4 as long as I used at least 1000 kwh a month. I also asked if the customer service department was helpful to people in my situation, who pays their bills, but due to govt disability checks being sent on a certain day each month, extra time is needed to pay the bill. I was assured that I'd have no issues! I don't think I have been charged that rate since we signed up! On my bill it states my monthly average was 19.1, but I'm being charged over 21! So last month 1710 kwh and I'm being charged $390.55 The 2 months before that Oct-1641 kwh $423 Nov-1641 kwh $373.17...It's easily TWICE the amount that I was paying last winter and fuel prices were higher! Customer service is far from helpful. I'm on disability and every month I have to go through the same nonsense explaining how I only get paid once a month, and with their unusually high utility bills, I need extra time to pay my bill. I'm given grief every month. They charge a late fee if not paid by the due date, then tack on another $25 for a disconnection email to be generated! I've asked several times if they have my Critical Care info on file, and I am told that they don't see it!
I didn't ask to become disabled in the prime of my 1st responder career. My home is less that 1000sqft. So bills over $600 in the summer and over $350 in the fall just doesn't make one bit of sense! Stay away from Gexa, their rates are never what they say they are! Truly unhappy and trapped while I'm getting royally screwed. Some KY might have made the shock so painful!
JHP1068 from 77510, Texas
December 27th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bait & Switch, Shakedown style customer service.
Promotional rates border on fraudulent. Watch the fine print. Customer service is impossible to understand and of no use. Attempting collection tactics without providing invoices. We have submitted a complaint to the PUC.
Customer from 75010, Texas
March 13th, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
STAY AWAY FROM GEXA!
I just terminated my 12 month contract with Gexa after learning of their fraudulent practice. I enrolled in the $50 rebate program if I maintained 500 kwh or more. However, they billed me for 9 days at .23/kwh when their website showed me at .14/kwh. Apparently they charge a higher rate if your usage is under 500, something no other company has ever done. They control the billing cycles but as mentioned in other complaints, you can never speak to anyone who doesn't try to strong arm you into something else or refuse to handle the problem. I terminated my contract and went with another company who also paid for my termination fee. Stay away from this company!!!!
Deb from 77082, Texas
April 22nd, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Don't go with Gexa Energy
Horrible.High exit plan fee.No customer satisfaction interest.
Korey from 77014, Texas
May 23rd, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Sales people with unclear plans
I bought a plan that keeps my bill a little higher in winter because it is under 1,000 KW but I knew in summer and most of spring/early fall I'd be over and get $100 credit. Well with the big time heat I hit 2,100 KW and my range was 1,000-2,000 for discount so it was even higher! Of course, the paperwork I got advertiseted it was discount on 1,000+, but the fine print has the screw job in it
JT in Houston from 77365, Texas
August 1st, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Worst provider Ive ever had
This company is deceptive in every way. I realize rates have gone up across the board but this is ridiculous. They are all price gouging because Texas is unregulated, meaning they will take you to the cleaners. And Gexa is the worst. I will find another provider and never recommend Gexa to anyone. I used TXU for yrs, then used Green Mountain for over 10 yrs. Either would beat Gexa. And their customer service is in Guatemala and good luck understanding their accented English.
Pat Morrison from 79701, Texas
August 8th, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Run As Fast As You Can
Dishonest, deceptive in the rates they advertise, and generally unpleasant experience. Be sure to read the EFL. Stay away.
B. Dyer from 77379, Texas
August 21st, 2023
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
THE ABSOLUTE WORST COMPANY
CROOKS, CROOKS
A 36.00 LATE FEE, $ 25. OO FEE FOR PRINTING A LATE NOTICE. I am on disability and there is no escaping this plan unless I pay 295.00 to move to another company.
Pissed in Magnolia Texas from 77355, Texas
March 15th, 2024
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Tried to sign up and the customer service drove me away
The customer service rep was nice but his English proficiency was limited-and he was very difficult to understand. They asked for odd documentation including picture ID, and demanded $275 deposit despite a FICO score of over 800 and my living in the home for almost 40 years-I've used several electricity companies in the past and have never been asked to provide these specific pieces of identification. I was so uncomfortable with their requests I just gave up and will choose another company. I also belatedly checked out their reviews and they have a LOT of complaints, so I feel as if I got lucky before signing up!
Abbie's mom from 76053, Texas
March 28th, 2024
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Online system is broken
Customer account is HARD WIRED to a single physical account, so if move you are stuck -- their system can't accommodate this. Whoever "designed" their backend database did a horribly bad job of it.
Ezra in Texas from 79701, Texas
July 31st, 2024
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Green Rewards is a scam
No one can explain how the program works, how I can know if I have reduced my usage and where I can check my points to see if my bill will be reduced!
Joanie from 76043, Texas
September 19th, 2024
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Do NOT USE GEXA REPORT TO BBBB
Got on a deferred payment plan. Contract ended and they cut of my service and put a switch hold so I can be WITHOUT electricity ,Although I am no longer with them. You read it right, they did this so I can be WITHOUT electricity and not have lights and gas this winter because they do not want me to switch services. Report them to the Better Business Bureau. Lets get them shut down!!!!
Customer with expired contract from 00000,
November 17th, 2020
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Bad inceptions
Ive been living here for a year and for 2 bedroom and they have been charging me 400 to 550 dollars and that varies thats if they have a good month but that went up to 1000 dollars they delay my bills and they stack them up on me until it reaches a point where its 1000 dollars I have to pay I call they say the smart meter is very accurate and end the call
Rami from 75136,
May 12th, 2021
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Tricked, cheated , deceived (Deceptive practices on customers who re-upped contracts 9/2022)
Tricked, cheated , deceived
I reupped my contract expecting the same terms and they do not charge whats advertised as they did on the first contract. If my first contract was a locked rate Id expect my second one to be too. instead they sell al low locked rate and then do a bunch of finical tap dancing that comes out to be 3x what i use to pay for the same amount of energy used. I literally hate these mf'ers
John from 765402,
September 4th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Terrible customer service... charade pricing... false promotions... non communication!!
Over priced did NOT followup with their service communication lied about their $100 monthly reward-reduction never defined their program for Veteran-disabled "specials" threatened with "Service discontinuance" with no previous billing or warnings overall the worst electricity provider we have ever experienced in over 50 years of service with about 6-7 different "authentic" electrical companies.
Dick & Judy Thompson from 75072,
October 16th, 2022
Billing & Account Management
Customer Service
Order Experience
Pricing, Plans, & Promotions
How likely are you to recommend?
Gexa Energy News
No applicable blogs have been written