TXU Energy Resources
TXU Energy is the largest retail electricity provider in Texas It was spun off from the incumbent Dallas electricity provider when the state Deregulated over 25 years ago. TXU is a big name, and has the most customers in the state of Texas, the last time we checked. They're a big, well known brand who's name is featured on sports arenas and the like. They've been servicing customers for a long time.
All TXU Energy Plans
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12 Month Bill Credit
12 month
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Bill Credit
21.0¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
12 Month Fixed Rate
12 month
Fixed Rate
Fixed Rate
18.9¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
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24 Month Bill Credit
24 month
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22.2¢ / kwh
at 1,000 kWh per bill
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TXU Energy Plan Summary
Total Plans
11
Avg. Base Charge
$9.95
Avg. Cancellation Fee
$163
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0
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0
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Customer Reviews of TXU Energy
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19th place
Plans & Pricing
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20th place
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21st place
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21st place
Likely to Recommend
19th place
Most Recent TXU Energy Reviews
Great Customer Service!!
Jacob (HD89) provided great customer today. He was very polite and patient with giving me information about an energy plan to save on electricity charges. — Tammy Harris from Crowley TX
I'd give them a zero star's
I was so excited to find a company that worked for me to get the deposit down. Now I think I would have paid the full amount x over! Me and my kids have been in our new place without power for 4days and still TXU tells me I have to wait 24-48 hrs more for power! I was put on hold for 2 hrs because I would stopped calling and asking what the problem is and how do we speed it along. And then the last person said to me that he was going to help but now he isn't because I was upset that I was told differently when I sind up for this service. -hott&bothered — San Angelo TX from San Angelo TX
Great Customer Service Reps.
I have had many problems trying to pay my bill on time due to work and health issues. These Representatives on the phone have gone above and beyond to do what they could to help me. I cant explain here. They have helped me get the bill taken care of when other companys would have just said, pay or go without. I really appreciate there help. Everyone I have talked to has been WONDERFUL and HELPFUL. — Mel Spiller from Odessa TX
4-5 Star Reviews: 52 (8%)
TXU
I have always received excellent service with TXU. They offer plans you can lock into that gives you a very resonable rate.
Anonymous from Dallas, Texas
July 1st, 2009
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Very happy with them & their professionalism
They offer great rates that you can lock in on. Always professional, customer service seems to be comprised of thoughtful, educated, and friendly individuals who speak clear & proper english.
TB from Cypress, Texas
July 3rd, 2009
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TXU
TXU has a program that locks you into a rate for two years. Their billing system needs help. I get a bill 45 days in advance before I even pay the current bill. I've mentioned this to them, but no dice. It's tremendous overlap. Otherwise, I believe they have decent rates. I will also receive a rebate check from them in January for 1% of what I have paid into the system for the previous year.
Rich from Spring, Texas
July 13th, 2009
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After deregulation I was one of the first to leave TXU. After using a couple companies, one went out of business, the other increased my rate after a month or two, I got a really good rate with TXU and I know they're not going to go out of business or jack me around. I like being able to pay online. I called customer service on a Sunday one time and they actuall answered the phone. They gave us a thermostat that I can program from my computer at work and I can see how much it's running from work, and adjust the temperature before I go home. That's probably the best part.
Nate from Dallas, Texas
March 23rd, 2010
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Good Experience
I have done business with TXU for many, many years, and I've never had a problem with the electricity service or the customer service. I have stayed with them because I know what I'm getting. The cost may be a little higher than others, but it is also not the highest. Paying a little extra is worth the satisfaction.
Anonymous from Texas
August 6th, 2010
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TXU or the cheaper services?
I used TXU for 4 years in Terrell. The service was fine. I can think of nothing to complain about. The billing was fine. Again no complaints. When I left, they refunded my deposit as they said they would. Again no complaints. Now I am looking to start electric service at a new place. I am wondering if the companies with cheaper rates are a good idea. But looking at these reviews, it appears that some of these reviews are not by customers but by competitors. This makes it harder to decide if there is an advantage to the cheaper services. I know TXU and have not a single complaint. I will probably use them again.
William N from Terrell, Texas
September 7th, 2010
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effortless, no hidden charges
I have had a good experience with TXU, cheap, easy, and their electicity is good quality.
Joe from Big Bend, Texas
February 9th, 2011
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Great company! Easy service.
Easy hook up and I can monitor my usage with their online tools.
Never had a problem.
Jerry Kelly from Dallas, Texas
March 26th, 2011
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TXU
TXU is pretty decent. Their customer service is also okay.
Myra from Waco, Texas
April 7th, 2011
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Customer Service Excellent
I have been a TXU customer for well over 10 years, have watched friends and family jump from one company to another due to better rates and bad customer service, billing issues. Due to the economy situation, I was needing to find a better rate for electricity. I went to this website and powertochoose.org to do my research. While there are other companies out there that are cheaper, the billing/customer service issues I am reading about do not make me want to change over to a company I am not familiar with. I decided to call TXU and find out what they would do for a loyal customer as far as lower rate. They didn't go down to the 8.5 cents, but did get a lower rate than was posted. The person who worked with me on the phone was pleasant, helpful and cooperative. I then asked at the end to be transferred to billing and that person was just as pleasant and helpful. I think I made the right decision and would recommend to all! Good luck!
Jana from Texas
April 13th, 2011
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Really great experience
I have had quite a few different electric companies: Direct Energy, Stream, and Relaint. Of these companies, Reliant was about the only one up to par with TXU. Direct and Stream were absolutely terrible. Reliant was just expensive. TXU gave me rewards every year! I am pretty darn happy.
Whizbang from Houston, Texas
June 27th, 2011
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Great company!
Always willing to help with issues and they have been in business longer than
any others, so you know that they are around to stay.
Jeff B. from Prosper, Texas
July 10th, 2011
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Great Service!
Very satisfied with TXU energy service and plans.
Virginia from McAllen, Texas
July 30th, 2011
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Stability and honesty!
Had to get off of star Tex since they jacked my rate way up in July. TXU gave me some stability and now I know what my bill will be next month. Great company!
Jimmy D. from Allen, Texas
August 18th, 2011
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TXU
Long track record. Consistantly the best customer service, billing and ease of doing business with. Only negative is that they are consistantly higher priced. I guess you have to pay for quality.
Anonymous from Texas
September 9th, 2011
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great
i wish they would discount more for longer term commitments....but love the debit card at the end of the year...125.00 last year!!!
ba from Texas
November 15th, 2011
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Satisfied Customer
Super service!!! Minimal disruptions.
Bill Oldright from Texas
April 26th, 2012
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Happy customer for a long time
So many bad reviews here but I had to chime in and say that I've been a TXU customer for over 10 years and never had any major problems with them. The TDU charges are not a scam like people are saying, they are from the delivery company (Oncor where I live) and are outside the control of TXU - you will get charged that no matter what electric supplier you use. Some of them hide it in their rate, some itemize it like TXU does but call it something else. They aren't the cheapest around, that's true. But they aren't 33-50% higher like some people are saying. You have to factor all the fees in together with each plan if you're going to compare. I'm paying 9.5c per kwh *including* the TDC charge of 3.15c. That rate is locked in, too. Power is always cheaper in the winter and more expensive in the summer. but with a locked in rate it stays the same no matter what. Sure, I could go to a 3mo plan with someone else and pay 5c or 6c per kwh in the winter, but at the end of the 3 months that rate isn't available anymore and you get stuck with whatever the lowest is at that time... probably more like 12 or 13c depending on the time of year. That's why the long term locked-in plans are always more per kwh. you get to keep that rate in the summer when it really matters. That'll be the same with anyone. Look for the long-term fixed-rate plans, not the 3 month right-now plans or the variable rate ones... or worse the month-to-month plans. Many of those will be cheaper right now but will cost you a lot more in the long run.All of that said, the one issue I've had with TXU is their automated billing. They can't seem to pick a date. I was billed on the 4th every month for as far back as my online bank statements went. Then suddenly it was the 1st, then again on the 29th in the same month. I can understand a day or two fluctuation but 6 days is a bit much. and two bills in one month, 28 days apart seems ridiculous, especially when my due date didn't change. If they can figure out their autopay system I'll remain a happy customer for a long time.Anyway don't be fooled by the naysayers. TXU is only slightly higher than the competition and if you feel like they're screwing you over then go somewhere else... but don't expect it to be better on the other side of the fence. If TXU wants a deposit, so will the next company. If someone is offering you a cheap rate in the winter, they won't in the summer. And those pesky TDU charges... every company in Texas charges them, believe that. It's the law that they charge them, they can just call them something else or bury them inside of the rate, but they have to be on the bill. Oncor or whoever your delivery provider is is going to get their money from you whether you realize it or not. Learn to read and understand the electricity facts sheet that every company has to provide by law about every plan they offer. That's where the real breakdown of what you're paying can be found.
Josh from Corinth, Texas
December 22nd, 2012
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OK Service
Would recommend TXU to anyone. Very professional and their weekly usage report is a big helpin understanding my use profile and the ultimate billing.
Gerald Reynolds from Pantego, Texas
June 21st, 2013
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What's with all the negative reviews?
Before switching to TXU Free Nights, our monthly bills were in the 400 range. After we agreed to switch to TXU Free Nighs and our bill drop to 110 for that month. And it stayed in the 100 range for almost 6 months now. Customer was very generous and informed us of the increase in kwh, cancelation fee, and everything we needed to know about the plan before agreeing to make this change. I'm happy with what I'm paying for and using free electricity is amazing.
Cuong from Houston, Texas
November 24th, 2013
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Pricey, but Good Service
I have been a TXU customer for 10 years (2 years in an apartment and 8 years in a house). I have had absolutely no issues ever with TXU in their customer service, billing or overall service. It is energy plan renewal time for me right now, and I'm doing my research to compare TXU to other companies. While I am tempted to switch to another company based on price, I am reluctant to leave a company that has been quite satisfactory over the years. It saddened me to see all the negative reviews regarding TXU, which prompted me to share my own positive experiences with TXU. It seems that most negative reviews are based on misunderstanding of how billing works - a consumer must consider delivery fees, base fees if minimum usage is not achieved, etc. TXU's customer service has been quite pleasing. I don't have the need to call very often, but I always speak to friendly, helpful associates when I do call. I even remember sending a complimentary e-mail a year ago to recognize an especially helpful associate when renewing into my current energy plan. TXU has been a great company for me, and I would absolutely not think twice about renewing my energy plan with them if their prices were slightly lower.
Brad from Cedar Hill, Texas
July 8th, 2014
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AMAZING Customer Service & New Rates!!
We just started to check into getting lower rates by comparing online. Our current rates were significantly higher. Through this research I ran across the reviews for TXU who is our provider and has been for 10 years, I was extremely concerned with the very poor reviews. I decided to email the address that TXU used in their review responses. Well my email was sent at 3:00 pm, the first read receipt from TXU was 3:01 pm, TXU employee Elaine Garza ID#XL1L called me at 3:42 pm and was outstanding!! Explained all our options, ran bill comparisons for several periods, explained everything on our bill by line item and how our new bill would look, get our new plan started with our last meter reading even though we were mid cycle etc.etc.etc. I've rarely had exceptional customer service and certainly did not expect it from a huge energy provider but I have to say she provided EXCEPTIONAL customer service!! She got us significantly reduced rates and I will be sure to provide feedback on these once we get our first bill.
Donna from Coppell, Texas
September 5th, 2014
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Great Experience with TXU
I have been a customer for TXU and had the best experiences. The bills were always accurate, topped with the discounts based on usage. The energy dashboard on their website is so useful and lets you know your usage and control you electricity costs. And when I had to disconnect my service because I was moving out of TX, they were so friendly and co-operative and modestly explained the next steps. Thank you TXU.
Krishna from Houston, Texas
October 20th, 2014
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Free nights are NOT for everyone, UNLESS you make changes to your lifestyle.
People let's be honest and out our feet back on the ground, If you have a busy household with kids and all kinds of activities during the day, than probably TXU free nights it's NOT for you... BUT if you're someone who's not at home during the majority of the day and can make "adjustments" to your lifestyle (do laundry during the night, pump up the AC in the early hours of the mornig to cool down the house for the majority of the day during the summer, than this plan is IDEAL for you... I signed up for this plan in June 2014 and during the entire summer not a single bill went over $96 per MONTH and now that's fall season my average bill has been $69 a month... Of course you want to make sure your house is well insulated and have the best "enery savings" appliances, bulbs, etc... THANK YOU TXU, I'l looking fowrard on staying your customer for years to come.
Avieser Trevino from Arlington, Texas
December 11th, 2014
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easy transition
just got off the phone with a wonderful customer representative,it was easy she gave best deal. Considering i was thinking of switching, glad i called instead. Very satisfied, wish i called last month i would've saved a ton of money. Been a customer 20 years now.
Willie (Ghost) Lopez from Fort Worth, Texas
December 15th, 2014
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TXU
I love Txu I do not see how people say they have a monthly bill of 200 in an apartment. My bill never goes over 70 and I stay with heat or electricity on. I don't really understand the TDU charge seems high but overall I'm happy with my bill. When I called in to renew my plan I did have a little trouble (language barrier) I could not understand everything he was saying and he couldn't understand some words I was saying but we got through it.... If I could change something about TXU it would definitely be to lower what ever that TDU charge is and if you forget to renew before deline they throw you on the most expensive plan.... Overall Satisfied and would recommend to others
Chikyra from Arlington, Texas
December 30th, 2015
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Enter Promo Code 34334489 for $50 from TXU energy at www.txu.com/friend
I'm currently a new customer to TXU, I haven't had any problems with the electricity company and my bills have been under $100. I live in a 800sqft apartment with my wife, we usually use a good amount of electricity and also never turn off the AC. I would recommend this company to a friend!The promotional code is entered at www.txu.com/friend when you sign up with TXU.
B from Corpus Christi, Texas
February 8th, 2016
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10+ years as satisfied customer
I've been a steady customer of TXU for 10+ years. When I moved my service a few years ago, I used their website and live chat to pick the best plan and make the move. I have always had great results with customer service when I needed them and the service has always been reliable.
put_zel from Hamilton, Texas
April 19th, 2016
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Customer for over 5 years
I originally came to this website to read reviews about potential companies, because I was looking to lower my bill. I was really shocked with all the negative reviews because I've had an overall good experience with TXU. I've been with the company for over 5 years and I'm only looking to switch, because my bill seems to have increased quite a bit over the years. I noticed that before I was paying a much lower price whereas now my bill stays over 100+ a month even when I'm not using it as much. I think it's just one of those situation where I may need to switch, since most companies give new customers the better rate to win their business, but then forget to reward their loyal customers with those rates to keep their business. However, rate increases and all, TXU has been great and I really hate that I have to switch just to get a lower rate since I'll be a new customer, when I would rather just stay with TXU and be a loyal customer. I would definitely recommend TXU to someone!
MrsWoods from Houston, Texas
December 9th, 2016
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Best Savings in Texas
The below link will credit you $50 on your first bill with TXU! Great Company, Excellent Customer Service, and the BEST rates I've been able to find. I wish I had switched to TXU earlier and I would have saved a lot of money!http://www.urefer.com/referral/1878/3495747/s/11
John from Texas
December 16th, 2016
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TXU Saved me from CIRRO energy nightmare.
I was a customer when it was TU electric. I had never had any reason to change when Cirro had a rep going door to door. Who doesn't want to save money. Well it has been a nightmare that a courtesy call from TXU bailed me out of. We got one of my two meters changed but couldn't get my barn meter changed. TXU called to see what they could do to get my business back. They reduced the rate Cirro gave by 2.4 cents per kWh gave me a $50 gift card and it only took 10 minutes. Thankfully they have ended a nightmare for me. I will remain a loyal customer. When you want to shop rates. Check the out but call your carrier first. They most likely will match or beat the rate. Saves a lot of hassles.
Dianna E. from 76267, Texas
July 18th, 2017
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SATISFIED
i just switched from Direct Energy to TXU Energy after a year of bad service from Direct Energy... just got off the phone with a wonderful customer representative,it was easy he gave best deal. Considering i was thinking of switching, glad i called instead. Very satisfied, wish i called last month i would've saved a ton of money. Let's see how it goes.
MONICA from 77092, Texas
August 25th, 2017
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Good service
I love that my lights are free after 8
Qemiya from 75169, Texas
December 1st, 2018
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Free nights
The free nights is a nice program. It'll be better if the nights started at 7pm instead of 9pm. My only issue is with the centrepoint fee which seems to double my electricity bill.
Kay from 77090, Texas
February 10th, 2019
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His name is Irwin!
I had the opportunity to speak with a supervisor named Irwin ( not sure if spelling is correct). He made me feel valued, despite my reason for the call. He continually went above and beyond what I expected. He is truly some one who cares and I'm grateful for his genuine help that while some think maybe small, his proactive and efficiency left an everlasting imprint of gratitude. Irwin assured me that we were taken cared of. Thank YOU Irwin
Wanza from 76011, Texas
July 8th, 2019
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Texas energy
Nikki was extremely helpful and friendly when I had questions about my bill.
Shannon from 77004, Texas
July 18th, 2019
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TXU Energy
I would recommend TXU to anyone looking for a reliable electric company. I have a reasonably priced bill, and they are active in preventing any issues that may come up from escalating.
RAC from 76705, Texas
March 5th, 2020
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Great customer service rep.
I have called TXU numerous times and always get stuck talking to someone who talks so fast and makes me feel stupid. I get frustrated and end up hanging up! This evening I called and spoke with Walter and he was phenomenal!! He was so patient and walked me through everything step by step! Thank you Walter for your kindness
Heather G. from 75491, Texas
May 26th, 2020
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We had power through bad times
Been with TXU for over 10 years! We had power through this past winter storm disaster. We Always get a rebate check at end of year! We have always been on their flat rate program, which makes budgeting easier! Make the choices that will help you!
Bweave from 77379, Texas
February 21st, 2021
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Great Customer Service Representation by Carolina C
I recently inquired about new service with Customer Service Rep - Carolina C. Although I didn't choose this company, I felt that she should get recognition for being so thorough by calling me back twice because I couldn't finish our conversation the first call. She was so pleasant and understanding!
LiLi S from 70521, Louisiana
February 25th, 2021
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Using pay my bill from online billing
Every sent I have txu I can go to my monthly bill and pay it online, not this month for july 28, 2021?
Celestine Brow from 75230, Texas
July 28th, 2021
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chat experience
I have just completed a phone chat with two customer service people who are good at what they do and knowledgeable about the ins and outs of the company plans. Natalie (sorry about the spelling) read my problem sentence and knew who could help me. Proceeded to flawlessly send my chat to Stuart D. who fixed my problem by asking a few questions, applying a bit of quick thinking and became my angel for today. :)
ValWyn from 77379, Texas
August 18th, 2021
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Prompt and professional. Not sure why another company took over the account??
I called TXU for a new electric service moving to a new residence and it was connected before I unloaded the truck. I did a great job they're very professional building was slightly below market price.
Eric Crockett from 77033, Texas
October 17th, 2021
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Rate TXU
Angel was awesome at helping me out with my account problem.
Lisa Applegarth from 77510, Texas
October 23rd, 2021
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Caring staff
They always work with me. Oscar R was awesome in customer service.
C. Tyler from 77051, Texas
February 11th, 2022
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They have helped me so many times
After having another positive experience with TXU today, I decided to finally do right by them and write a review. There were so many times I was granted extensions and deferred payment plans when in tough situations. I've been with them for five years and don't regret a thing.
Victor A from 75428, Texas
April 22nd, 2022
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Wonderful service
I just got off the phone with Misty and she was very helpful and knowledgeable and helped me get switched over from my current provider with ease. She is friendly and a great asset to the organization.
Joe Larkin from 75075, Texas
April 25th, 2022
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Great Customer Service Reps.
I have had many problems trying to pay my bill on time due to work and health issues. These Representatives on the phone have gone above and beyond to do what they could to help me. I cant explain here. They have helped me get the bill taken care of when other companys would have just said, pay or go without. I really appreciate there help. Everyone I have talked to has been WONDERFUL and HELPFUL.
Mel Spiller from 79762, Texas
October 30th, 2022
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I'd give them a zero star's
I was so excited to find a company that worked for me to get the deposit down. Now I think I would have paid the full amount x over! Me and my kids have been in our new place without power for 4days and still TXU tells me I have to wait 24-48 hrs more for power! I was put on hold for 2 hrs because I would stopped calling and asking what the problem is and how do we speed it along. And then the last person said to me that he was going to help but now he isn't because I was upset that I was told differently when I sind up for this service. -hott&bothered
San Angelo TX from 76904, Texas
May 25th, 2023
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Great Customer Service!!
Jacob (HD89) provided great customer today. He was very polite and patient with giving me information about an energy plan to save on electricity charges.
Tammy Harris from 76036, Texas
July 4th, 2024
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Ive been having a hard time keeping up with my bills due to being diagnosed with cancer. I was able to chat Online with Kathya G. And was able to get the extra day I needed to pay my bill before being disconnected. Great service!
Lauren Perez from 78106,
January 18th, 2022
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Great Customer Service Chat Excellence!
I Had Chat Today With E.Diaz & With Disabilities, Senior With Chal lenges It Seems Confusing But Today He Reassured Me That TXU Cared & Concerned To Give Thier Customers Quality #1 Priority Service & That's What Mr. Diaz Displayed Today For Me. He Was Patient, Understanding & Polite. He Took His Time To Help Me To Figure Out How To Get Username Right & Password & How The Letters I Had Put In Wasn't Helpin g Me To Log In & Also Help For People With Disabilities Can Get A Little Help Being On Disability. I Really Appreciate Him Taking My Fear Out Of Chatting & That TXU Is Really A Company That Cares. Mr. Diaz I Appreciate The Quality Customer Seevice CHAT" Excelle nt Service. I Hope The Company Recognize The Difference U Made For A Customer That Had Challen ges With A Chat & Informative Help For TXU Customers. I Will Past The Word To Use TXU CHAT!!
Cynthia B. Cade from
March 25th, 2022
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3-4 Star Reviews: 25 (4%)
Oncor - OK
Good deal
Johanes from Dallas, Texas
March 10th, 2009
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TXU was Decent
I had TXU energy for awhile, and the service and plans were decent and competitive at the time. However I switched over when I got a better deal from somewhere else.
Matt from Houston, Texas
May 2nd, 2009
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TXU - Decent
I had TXU for a couple years. Things I liked: Price was good and i got a visa card every year with $40-$60 in cash back - that was a nice surprise. Things I did not like - the login to the account management sucks. I like using the same password over. They force you to change to their password system that requires that you use one cap letter. Really a bad user experience. Otherwise - their rates were average.
Brent Schmidt from Fort Worth, Texas
May 26th, 2009
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TXU isn't Bad
I switched to TXU energy after having a few bad experiences with Reliant, and since then, I don't really have much room for complaint with TXU. The bills have been lower than when I was with Reliant, and their online bill pay is convenient and easy, so that's a nice benefit as well. Overall, I'd definitely recommend them to others.
Stefan from Houston, Texas
June 2nd, 2009
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my electric provider
I am very pleased with TXU such as rates,service and their very pleasing attitude
robert gonzales from Dallas, Texas
August 13th, 2009
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Decent provider
I have had a good experience with TXU. Their prices are not always the best, but they have never incorrectly billed me.
Matt from Spring, Texas
August 31st, 2009
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luci
this company is pretty good, people try to help you most of the time
lea from Vernon, Texas
February 17th, 2010
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Pricier than others
Have to save every penny in these down times.
Will gladly pay an early termination fee of $200 to get out of a contract. Even with doing that my money should come back to me in about one and a half months time.
JB from Allen, Texas
July 10th, 2010
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TXU
TXU is pretty decent. Their customer service is also okay.
Myra from Waco, Texas
April 7th, 2011
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Get What You Pay For
I have been with TXU for over 30 years and have paid premium pricing for the privelege. I have always gotten excellent customer service and have always been able to get them at any time I needed to. Since I was one of the first 100 to sign up for automated online billing in the mid 90s - I have never had billing issues. 12 months ago I was finally forced to choose a plan and face the amount I have been paying for my electricity. UGH! yes, it is great service and you do get what you pay for - I pay one of the highest rates (their lowest rate is my selected 10.4 cents a kilowatt hour) and have no issues. I am unhappy that I am not rewarded for loyalty or get any of the other benefits that switching around gives you. $150 gift cards, $25 off your bill, NOTHING HERE!
Ehlmann from Azle, Texas
July 11th, 2011
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For the rich.
If you want electricity for the rich go with TXU. Yes they are great at mailing me a bill and cashing my checks. But it is 12.8 cents per kWh for 5394 of them. I am switching. By the way, my plan was called TXU Energy PriceGuarantee 24. The only guarantee I received was to get ripped off for 24 months.
Dwayne from Grapevine, Texas
September 25th, 2011
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THE VERIZON OF ENERGY
It's my belief that TXU is the Verizon of energy rates. This company does not really care about giving you the best rate and they will not do anything to keep you until you cancel and then they call you asking why you left.
Gary from Euless, Texas
March 20th, 2012
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Good service and access but too expensive
After 2 years on the TXU Choice 24 plan I am choosing to reduce my costs. TXU does return to the community and that is admirable. Sorry they haven't made it more affordable to keep my business. Farewell.
Mike from Bedford, Texas
April 11th, 2012
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residence
overall, satisfied with service, but unable to get answers to questions about promotions, get referred to website, which did not mention the particular promotion I was asking about
Tony Diotalevi from Friendswood, Texas
August 30th, 2012
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Happy customer for a long time
So many bad reviews here but I had to chime in and say that I've been a TXU customer for over 10 years and never had any major problems with them. The TDU charges are not a scam like people are saying, they are from the delivery company (Oncor where I live) and are outside the control of TXU - you will get charged that no matter what electric supplier you use. Some of them hide it in their rate, some itemize it like TXU does but call it something else. They aren't the cheapest around, that's true. But they aren't 33-50% higher like some people are saying. You have to factor all the fees in together with each plan if you're going to compare. I'm paying 9.5c per kwh *including* the TDC charge of 3.15c. That rate is locked in, too. Power is always cheaper in the winter and more expensive in the summer. but with a locked in rate it stays the same no matter what. Sure, I could go to a 3mo plan with someone else and pay 5c or 6c per kwh in the winter, but at the end of the 3 months that rate isn't available anymore and you get stuck with whatever the lowest is at that time... probably more like 12 or 13c depending on the time of year. That's why the long term locked-in plans are always more per kwh. you get to keep that rate in the summer when it really matters. That'll be the same with anyone. Look for the long-term fixed-rate plans, not the 3 month right-now plans or the variable rate ones... or worse the month-to-month plans. Many of those will be cheaper right now but will cost you a lot more in the long run.All of that said, the one issue I've had with TXU is their automated billing. They can't seem to pick a date. I was billed on the 4th every month for as far back as my online bank statements went. Then suddenly it was the 1st, then again on the 29th in the same month. I can understand a day or two fluctuation but 6 days is a bit much. and two bills in one month, 28 days apart seems ridiculous, especially when my due date didn't change. If they can figure out their autopay system I'll remain a happy customer for a long time.Anyway don't be fooled by the naysayers. TXU is only slightly higher than the competition and if you feel like they're screwing you over then go somewhere else... but don't expect it to be better on the other side of the fence. If TXU wants a deposit, so will the next company. If someone is offering you a cheap rate in the winter, they won't in the summer. And those pesky TDU charges... every company in Texas charges them, believe that. It's the law that they charge them, they can just call them something else or bury them inside of the rate, but they have to be on the bill. Oncor or whoever your delivery provider is is going to get their money from you whether you realize it or not. Learn to read and understand the electricity facts sheet that every company has to provide by law about every plan they offer. That's where the real breakdown of what you're paying can be found.
Josh from Corinth, Texas
December 22nd, 2012
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TXU Free Nights Program Canceled
I made a complaint on this web site back in November 2013 about TXU Energy Free Nights program. I am a solar customer providing energy to the grid in daylight hours. I was being charged for both the energy I consumed in the daylight hours and the energy I delivered back to the grid. I could not get satisfaction from TXU so I complained to the PUC. I sent smartmetertexas.com data to illustrate my issue to the PUC. Smartmetertexas.com data is the actual TDU data from all Texas residents with smart meters. TXU has corrected my bills finally effective 12/24/13. Merry Christmas to me! Interestingly enough the Free Nights program has been canceled as of today 1/8/2014.I suspect I had something to do with that. I think there was something very wrong with the billing on the Free Nights program. Anyway, I analyzed my own data, won my case, and would love to analyze yours too! Contact me at lucihundley@yahoo.com if you would like me to analyze your data for you. TXU will correct it if you have been improperly billed. But you must have data. If you don't know how to get it and analyze it I can do it for you "Feeling" like your bill is too high is not good enough. Data is needed! And I can get it for you! TXU is NOT using TDU data to bill you for Free Nights. They are using algorithms and percentages. But the Electricity Facts Label says they will use the ACTUAL TDU data. You will win your case if you send TXU the real data. And I can get it for you!
Luci Hundley from Rockwall, Texas
January 8th, 2014
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10+ years as satisfied customer
I've been a steady customer of TXU for 10+ years. When I moved my service a few years ago, I used their website and live chat to pick the best plan and make the move. I have always had great results with customer service when I needed them and the service has always been reliable.
put_zel from Hamilton, Texas
April 19th, 2016
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Decent
I've been using TXU for almost 3 years now and my only major complaint is that their website is very slow at times.
Michael from Waco, Texas
May 25th, 2016
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price Plans
Good service no problems with billing or customer service ,BUT they will not offer me the same contract they offer a new customer even if I have been with TXU for over 34 years now that is not right .There are lots of power vendors with better rates and great reviews for customer service
Eddy from Fort Worth, Texas
June 29th, 2016
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Billed for disconnect notices?
My bill has been a low $170 all summer and I got a bill in January for $243???? I spoke with customer service and ask why was the bill so high. I am on free nights. I was told that I was charged an additional fee because they sent a disconnect notice?? This is a joke! I can understand charging for an actual disconnect, even though, all they have to do is hit one key on their computer terminal to reconnect but why charge for sending me a notice? And why change $50-$60 ??
Michele from Pearland, Texas
January 19th, 2017
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No class when leaving TXU
I selected another provider when my contract ran out through power to choose that was 20%- 25% cheaper. For the three days it took to convert to the other provider, TXU raised my rate by almost 50%. Classless. Lost a potential future customer.
Jeff Jarabek from 75013, Texas
June 12th, 2020
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Great Customer Service Representation by Carolina C
I recently inquired about new service with Customer Service Rep - Carolina C. Although I didn't choose this company, I felt that she should get recognition for being so thorough by calling me back twice because I couldn't finish our conversation the first call. She was so pleasant and understanding!
LiLi S from 70521, Louisiana
February 25th, 2021
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My bill is CONSISTENTLY HIGH
I live in a 3bd 2ba apartment that is 1380 sq ft. Its over $300 almost every month. I dont know if its my AC but Ive tried keeping it at 76 and I about died. This IS Texas after all. I like their customer service but I get really sad that my energy bill is almost as much as my car payment at this point. I used to be with TERA and I never went over $100 in a 3bd 2ba apt
Maria from 78414, Texas
July 6th, 2021
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Will Be Changing Providers
TXU has excellent customer service when you call, but has scarily aggressive billing tactics. Twice I've paid one day after the bill was due and TWICE have received cut-off notices. My previous provider was a municipal utility, which was superlative and for which I used autopsy. I won't use autopay with non-municipal companies because of the rapacious actions these energy companies took during the February freeze. Like I said, I'm dumping TXU.
Robert from 76247, Texas
November 7th, 2021
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updating e-mail
Mr. E.Diaz helped me get my e-mail address updated, was thorough and fast.
Norma from 75208, Texas
December 29th, 2021
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2-3 Star Reviews: 61 (9%)
Oncor - OK
Good deal
Johanes from Dallas, Texas
March 10th, 2009
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Decent Plans, Ok Sign Up, Terrible Customer Service
Decent Plans, Ok Sign Up, Terrible Customer Service
Carlos T. Jenkins from Houston, Texas
May 19th, 2009
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Bad Customer Experience
I was a good customer who never missed a payment. After Ike, there was obviously some bill confusion, so I wanted to cut TXU some slack. They sent me bill that they said was a "usage estimate" because they couldn't get around to read the meters of everyone. The bill seemed high, and when I called they said just pay a portion and that it would be corrected on the next billing cycle. Fast forward to the next billing cycle, and they've charged a late fee, are threatening cancellation. Fantastic. Customer support was terrible, and when I asked to speak to a supervisor was told that it was out of their hands. Do not use!
Andrew from Dallas, Texas
May 27th, 2009
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Online Payment Fee
I was unhappy that stream energy charges me a fee to make my payment on line. In this day and age, this kind of thing should be FREE and preferred over standard paper billing. But Stream charges you a fee to make your payments online.
Richard from Houston, Texas
May 27th, 2009
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disatisfied customer
I have trouble getting TXU to send me a bill every month. I had to beg them after 3 months, knowing that I would be hit with a outragious bill one day. They finally sent me a bill. This was last month. Got my new bill last week for June. It says my balance is 0. Here I go again. Can't wait for my contract to expire
Mr. Johnson from Houston, Texas
July 1st, 2009
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I am disappointed because.....
Although they give good service(TXU) they wanted to charge me $200.00 to change my current plan to a cheaper rate!! This is unfair!! We are struggeling as it is and do not need to give the power company MORE of our hard earned money!! As soon as my plan term is up, I'm outta there!!
Deborah from Plano, Texas
July 22nd, 2009
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Bad service
I'm not happy with the fact it took 6 months to receive my first bill. I'm even more upset with the fact that my payments were lost. Txu customer service has to be the worst I have ever been subject to, I will never recommend txu.
future ex customer from Houston, Texas
August 4th, 2009
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Huge Rate Increase
I changed from Reliant to TXU and I was happy with the rates but they starting calling to enroll me in one of their plans. I didn't like it I wanted to continue without contract and they just increase the rate from around 11 to 17 cents so I decided to cancel the service. They prefer to be looking for new customers instead of keeping the old ones happy. Nobody ever called me to ask why I quit. Bad Business.
Joel from Houston, Texas
August 6th, 2009
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The biggest rip off I've ever recived 400$ 4 a 2 bed appt!!!
I feel like I'm being totally robbed by the system !! I'm paying over $400 a month for a 900sq apartment my mother owns a 4 bedroom very large home and she pays the same amount every month !! Now I'm very conscious about my energy usage.. i dont turn the ac past 75 in the day and 80 at night ! I keep all my lights off I unplug all unused appliances and yet all year my lowest bill is still $150 I'm so sick of this total control over my wallet I'm actually fearful now that I will be disconnected as I am not able to pay my full bill until the middle of the month ! I was also disconnected in the middle of july and had to wait 2 and a half very hot days with my very small child to have power again. Something needs to change this is crazy in it's worst form and very evil i might add
i hate txu from Texas
August 31st, 2009
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TXU
We've been with this company a couple of years and I like that they work with us when we need to pay the bill.
Tdeanda from Corpus Christi, Texas
October 1st, 2009
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Too pricey
harder economic times call for better competitive prices. Unfortunately I'm not getting that with TXU
Mireya Cruz from Laredo, Texas
October 14th, 2009
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Customer Service doesn't know how to explain the bill
I have Month-to-month plan, the same one that I have since my company set up for me when relocated. After huge value on last summer, I called TXU Customer Service to understand how billing works - specially about Gas Surcharge that represented more than 50% of the bill amount. Customer representatives (more than one attempt) couldn't explain. After asking about other options, they merely could explain what I could read and understand readint their website. Now, before summer comes, I will try other company.
Felipe from Houston, Texas
February 15th, 2010
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luci
this company is pretty good, people try to help you most of the time
lea from Vernon, Texas
February 17th, 2010
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TXU Sucks
I have had sooo many probs with this co, where do I start? My electricity bill was never generated for Jan so I received a nice bill for Jan and Feb, yestereday for the amount of $965. I called to switch plans and was told I would be charged another $200 to switch. WTF? I also was told that if they sent a repairman out and there was not a prob with my digital meter, that they would charge me $100 as well. TXU also drafted money out of my checking account 3 days earlier than I had scheduled and would not cover the overdraft fee. So basically TXU sucks!!!
texas chick from Texas
February 26th, 2010
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I'm gone
VERY Poor customer service. The call center is located in the Phillipines, or timbuctoo....no help there. Online customer service was worse........snide remarks from online personnel. I will sign with a new electric service provider ASAP.
VERY dissatified from Midland, Texas
March 2nd, 2010
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Simply not competitive anymore
I signed up to TXU originally because I was forced to by my builder as part of the home sale. They had a contract with TXU to feed them customers. TXU was fine, the prices were competitve, so I stayed with them. Two years ago I signed a 2-year fixed rate contract with them, thinking I was a deal. I didn't really do any research and just signed up. Well, 2 years later I have a $298 bill when I could have had a 180 bill with cheaper companies. I called TXU to see when I could get out of my contract and they tried to sell me on a new plan that was still 5 kw/h more than other companies. They simply couldn't compete. Conventional thought is the overhead for such a large company keeps them from being competitive. Maybe that is true, but I am definitely leaving them. Every company has online billing now, why should I pay more? Pay 20% more to get a 3% rebate? Doesn't make sense.
Tony Hamilton from Houston, Texas
September 8th, 2010
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Extremely Expensive!!
i lived by myself in a one bedroom apartment. i had two jobs and just came home pretty much to sleep. Lights were never on and air stayed around 72. Light bills were averaging $150. Rate spiked up to a whopping 14c/kwt! Customer service wasnt able to do anything for me. switched to city of austin energy. bills are now $60. If you want overpriced electricity then this is the company for you.
Sally from Austin, Texas
October 15th, 2010
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Excellent Company
I have been a TXU customer for many years and have not had any trouble with any issues. However, I find their prices a little on the high side compared to many of the other providers. Since I'm one of those people who is concerned about cost, I'm going to try another company with a great reputation but lower prices. This summer's bills blew me away so I'm scrambling for better prices. I might be back though.
Doris from Allen, Texas
October 20th, 2010
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Not happy
I pay a lot of money for the service and they seem to skip actually reading the meter several months which can really hurt if you owe more than their estimated amount.
jon from Texas
February 3rd, 2011
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High Prices
Service is reliable and billing is accurate, but the rate per KWH is very high. Shop around before making a decision. I selected what was presented as my option at time of my home purchase.
Jason from Pflugerville, Texas
February 20th, 2011
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Renewal Runaround
My TXU Energy Choice 24 plan ended in June. In trying to figure out which plan to choose for renewal, I called custormer service (sould be customer disservice). I was told the 12 month plan was 7.5 cents per kwh and yhe 24 month plan was 9.8 cents per kwh. As paying about 30% more for 2 years seemed a little high, I chose the 12 month plan. The confimation I got showed my average rate based on 2000 kwh was 10.7 cents per kwh, so once again I called customer service. I was told that there was no Choice12 plan @ 7.5 cents. I assured the rep that 7.5 was the rate I was told and since I renewed by phone, the rep recorded that conversation. Guess what, the rep then stated, after double checking, that 7.5 was correct, BUT did not include otherchagges, including Oncor's Energy delivery fee. I asked how that fee was calculated and was told that Oncor doesn't disclose that information.That I, of course, doubt. so after 15 minutes of talk when I bought the 12 plan and another 15 niute of trying to explain to me what I bought, I gave up. There is some solace in the facr rhar I only have 11 month to wait to not repeat thissenario with TXUr
Vdub from Dallas, Texas
June 2nd, 2012
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a RIP OFF!
I was a customer with them for 2 years and realized I was getting ripped off at 11.5 cents/kil. I called them to ask about getting a lower rate. Seeing as, I was a loyal customer and always paid on time. They said No. Plain and Simple. I switched to bounce energy and locked in a week late with them, at 8.8 cents/kil and with a customer service team that really cares to keep you.TXU called several times after we cancelled service asking us to come back I would ask if they could beat 8.8 (at the time) and they said No. Well, to bad for them.I paid my final bill over the phone with a rep and not even a day later my credit card was ripped off. I don't know if it was the rep, but I have my questions.Either way, do not go with TXU, they will rip you off big time!Go to bounce energy - they have great reviews, and it's true - they are great!
Bethany from Fort Worth, Texas
July 2nd, 2012
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TXU is way more expensive than everyone else
Dont believe their lies about cash back, coupons, free nights etc. . They still gouge you and laugh at you by throwing those Papa Johns coupons.I have been with them from 2003 and never realized how much more I was paying till recently when I went to powertochoose.org and compared.They not only charge higher KW/hr rate, but their TDU charge and other exotic named line items is a ripoff. You can find more info here http://www.txu.com/residential/customer-care/tdu-delivery-charges.aspxTheir TDU is an extra 2.62 c per KW/h plus a fixed fee of $6.24I switched to Summer Energy under a 12 month promo plan and I am paying 7.8c per KW/hr plus a base charge of $2.97 ... thats it.I was going back on TXU bills and every month I was paying $40 - $100 (depending on usage) more with TXU compared to what I would have paid with Summer Energy.They did call me and sent me $250 debit card to switch back !! They will recover that in the first couple of months of their new 2 yr contract .... I am never going back to TXU.Check with powertochoose.org and find companies that clearly state what the charges are in the Electricity fact label and dont charge usage based TDU.
babalu from Coppell, Texas
August 26th, 2012
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High Priced Leader
I was being charged 11.5 kwh while the competition has many offers for 7. to 8. kwh . I've called and talked to them and although customer service was nice and polite they have nothing to offer. The company is ripping people off for 33% more then other companies...
jill from Commerce, Texas
August 31st, 2012
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Overpriced and now bad service
TXU has always been the go to provider for overpriced electricity. After they were bought out by a hedge fund, they declared war on customer service and hired customer service agents in Guatemala. I was told by an exec a couple years ago that they were ending that arrangement. But TXU is now just another electricity broker out to make a buck now providing bad customer service along with high prices.
RA from Abilene, Texas
May 16th, 2013
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they sent me a coupon for a free turkey one thanksgiving...
I read between the lines, when I got the coupon...what they were really saying is that ..I AM A TURKEY...for over paying them every month for electricity!quite simply my bill went down 50% after I left them!!!!I have switched first to reliant for a 6.6 teaser rate ( which went to 13+ the 2nd year , another rip off) Then I went to tri eagle energy ( very satisfied!)...no complaints...8.4 late year and now 9.9...I am sticking with them!I suggest read these review and check every year...for the best rate...dont become complacent!
Dave from Kingwood, Texas
June 4th, 2013
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Looking for a new provider
If restaurants and other service providers offered billing plans like you do, we would never go there. You may have a near monopoly in that we need power, but we do not have to tolerate the complexity of your plans. I was looking for a simple comparison for an apartment assuming a fixed use level... I'll go back to another provider who had fewer marbles in their mouth. You wish to show flexibility but it is only complexity.
Schneider from Houston, Texas
June 20th, 2013
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would no longer give 10.2kwh rate after 1 year
Intro price for 2 years was 9.2kwh, then it jumped up as a month to month because we where not aware of any contract! Never had a contract with TXU, and was a customer with them for over 20 years. 4 years ago, I stopped being a customer and changed to Reliant. Next 18 months was a nice low rate, the last 4 months was night mare...15.0kwh with 300-400.00 bills. Next came around a door to door sales woman, with TXU who gave a 9.0kwh we went back to TXU, now in 2013, we have switch again from TXU to StarTex. TXU would not give us the 9.2 rate nor even the 10.2 rate, contact at 10.2 rate was for 1 year, and just expired. Now we have StarTex @ 9.4. we will see how much the difference is shortly.
TWB from Arlington, Texas
August 15th, 2013
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TDU delivery charge fees
The TDU fees are unfair.At the moment I have a 12 month fix rate at 7.3000 cents Per kWh with them.I have noticed that my TDU charges has over the past few months have sky rocketed.My TDU delivery charges has shot up from $50,$100,and now $111 dollars on my latest bill !!! I went back & looked at the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) piece of paper that they give you when one makes a deal with them.Anyways,I went & read the Electricity Facts Label (EFL) paper under the the "Disclosure Chart" heading,and there's a question on there that says "If my price can change,how will it change, and by how much?" Their answer that I found on the EFL ."Your price will not change during the term of this plan except to reflect actual changes in TDU charges;changes to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas or Texas Regional Entity administrative fees; or charges resulting from federal,state or local laws that impose new or modified fees or costs that are beyond our control." Basically,they can charge you whatever they fancy on your TDU Delivery fee. Not cool.
Cesar from Wylie, Texas
September 9th, 2013
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Scam and rip off ( charged a return fee on a debt card ) Really ?
So I just got off the phone with a txu customer service agent to inquire why my scheduled payment had not been posted to my account . As the agent looked up my account she tells me that the payment was denied by the bank and was returned . I said excuse me the money is there . She said no ma'am it is not . She then told me on my new to bill I would have a return check fee . I said ma'am this is my debt card no check has been used . She said well there would be this charge on my next bill due to it being returned .I hung up at this point and went to the bank . I sat down with the banking agent and asked why my txu bull payment was returned . The banking agent then tells me THAT NO txu bill payment had even came through . I then pull up my txu online account to discover that the scheduled payment had been canceled . I called txu back to give them all of the information that i had to hear that oh well i would still be charged a return checkfee . This is the final straw on top of several other billing problems . I'm gone , we are looking for new electricity providers
LeNae from Fort Worth, Texas
December 20th, 2013
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Highest bills ever since Nov 2013
Our electric bill has been higher than any we've ever received in over 8 years. In November 2013, our bill went from $170 to $525 in February. And what's with the TDU Delivery Charge of $120? This is ridiculous, as we have our thermostat programmed to 65 degrees. I called TXU and of course they said we had more usage during the last 4 months. I've had enough and we're searching for a new provider.
Alexander from DeSoto, Texas
February 22nd, 2014
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Deceptive
I was late paying my bill by one freakin day. I havent had service with TXU but for 6 months. I pay my bill in full, just a day late twice. I was shocked to see a $400 deposit attached to my bill last month and even more shocked at the customer service agents who handled my call. I especially liked how they called me a liar when I asked them why they didn't explain to me why no one stated there would be a deposit on accounts under 12 months that were habitually late when I signed up. They said oh , you were told. Um, no I wasn't! I switched to Payless Power and I am completely in love with their customer service.
January from Plano, Texas
May 11th, 2014
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Loosing too many customers
Customer retention is key to profit earnings. I am new to the area and have seen a 200% increase in our bill. I believe in opportunities for you to keep my business but truly your customer service was unremarkable. I am willing to pay a premium for superb service but through my experience and after reading your reviews I have to dissolve our relationship. I hope your executives are reviewing your ratings because I am not sure how long you will be able to sustain your business with these practices.
Terence Kessee from ROWLETT, Texas
June 21st, 2014
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Never again
We signed up with txu when we moved into our new house. We were told free nights was our best bet. What a joke. Our bills were insanely high. I started heat/ac down during the day and tried to only run it during free times. Along with dishes and laundry and baths...anything that uses the water heater. Didn't make any difference in our bills. So we switched to reliant. Our bills are $200 each month!!! A third the amount of txu! And I have just been setting the heat/ac at whatever is most comfortable. Washing and drying clothes and doing dishes and everything the same but not any specific time of day. It was cheaper to pay to cancel our contract with txu and switch. We got our money back in less than 2 months with the much lower bills!
Sara from Magnolia, Texas
April 24th, 2015
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Long time customer
Billing and customer service is questionable? Not satisfied with either. Wouldn't recommend any of their services.
Quinton Bellah from Irving, Texas
October 30th, 2015
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Decent
I've been using TXU for almost 3 years now and my only major complaint is that their website is very slow at times.
Michael from Waco, Texas
May 25th, 2016
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price Plans
Good service no problems with billing or customer service ,BUT they will not offer me the same contract they offer a new customer even if I have been with TXU for over 34 years now that is not right .There are lots of power vendors with better rates and great reviews for customer service
Eddy from Fort Worth, Texas
June 29th, 2016
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Overcharged and defrauded by customer service
I just recently cancelled services with TXU, as I was relocating to Fort Benning, GA. After terminating my service, I was issued a final bill for 8 days not covered by the previous billing cycle. TXU claims that I used 1604 kWh in an 8 day period. I have an 8.75kW PV solar panel system. I have never used 1604 kWh of energy in any 30-day cycle since their installation. What is worse is that their website (TXU's own site, not a 3rd party host) states I only used 711 kWh during that 8-day period. While still excessive for what is typical, this more than doubled the bill. I lodged a complaint with TXU who returned a finding that the reading was verified based on historical trends of energy usage at my residence. This logic is absurd as I have never had an electric bill or energy usage like that in the 2 years since my solar panels were installed. This is blatant fraud in an attempt to rob me as I am leaving the state.
N. Early from Killeen, Texas
January 23rd, 2017
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Customer Service hangs up on you.
After being asked my account # and details by three different people transferring me, it became a bit frustrating. I simply wanted to know if the account for the house I sold was payed and closed, while my service was transfered to my new home. One gentlemen told me I had cancelation fees. Another gentlemen said I didn't because I transferred. It quickly became confusing and monotonous as my last transfer was a young man. I told him it was a bit reputicious to transfer and continuously ask the same account info and security questions while never answering my simple question. He just hung up on me. I had to call back and get a manager to answer my question. She was kind and helpful, but during the entire conversation, it sounded like a party in the background with coworkers joking and laughing in the background about daily affairs. I didn't say anything because they may hang up agian. I'm going to start shopping for a new provider.
Rob Sutherland from 75771, Texas
March 29th, 2017
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Don't believe them.
Customer for decades. Switched from incandescent bulbs to CFL when they first came out. Lowered my bill by a hundred dollars. In this century switched to LEDS raised my bill by $ 150.00 monthly. Quessed meter charges. Made me buy a new $ 90.00 remote meter. Then a years later replaced it with a new remote reader that reads high in there favor. Blamed me even I had Electricians over here to check my euipment. Variable percent charges not converted to real numbers. Additional charges from ONCOR for delivery and line repair monthly.... Failure to properly switch electric discount plans as promised in writing online. Adding 3 percent charges to electric bill to give you a debit card to spend after a year. Looking for a new electric provider.
Screwed over senior citizen from 76135, Texas
March 31st, 2017
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First bill was a surprise
We were told that our bill would average around $45 each month. Our first bill was $79. The energy we used cost around $45, but we had to pay oncor as well. No one told us we would have to do that. So now we have to adjust our budget and hope that we can keep electricity in our apartment so since we can't pay the cancelation fee.
Mikayla from 75052, Texas
June 18th, 2017
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Switch from TXU to another provider efficiency, is economically advantageous, and blissfully easy.
I have had TXU for at least 25+ years. I came to find that the MarketEdge program was not always easy to comprehend and the bills were difficult to interpret. So after 30+ years of service with TXU, I made the decision to switch service providers. I am now with MidAmerican Energy, a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, the company principally the holdings of Warren Buffett. The company is tops in customer service according to the PUC, and the rate is much lower for 1,000 KwH--I am now paying approximately 7.5 cents per KwH.
William W. Cammack from 75205, Texas
September 5th, 2017
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READY FOR A CHANGE
l"m so fed up with this company issuing large bills every year right after the holidays , as if everyone puts up a Christmas tree and trims their house with lights. Whether it's cold or not, I always notice how the bill increases. It's time for a change, after years and years of being a committed customer. How can a single person, no children, no traffic in & out, but me have a bill that's FOUR HUNDRED and SEVENTY SIX DOLLARS???? Killeen temps don't drop that low. I haven't been robbed like that since they installed the so-called SMART METERS. I realize this is a review no one will ever see, because I noticed, all reviews are to the benefit of the company. It's okay, knowing it's going to grace someone's eyes will be fine. Calling doesn't help because it doesn't help, they stick to their guns. I never pay late, because there are extra charges, but now I actually feel raped!
nmccarrell from 76543, Texas
January 26th, 2018
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Don't be fooled
After moving to Texas 18 months ago, this whole electricity business was very confusing. We were used to an electric company that charged one rate that was reasonable, no averages to confuse people, etc. While trying to learn on the fly about all these companies to choose from and all the different rates, we settled on TXU for a 6 month trial to see how it worked out. Overall, we were ok with the price during the 6 months, but when it came time to renew, TXU's prices suddenly doubled. After calling their customer service, we got no where, that's the price, take it or leave it basically. So we left, found a better energy company, but low and behold, TXU kept coming back to us wanting to renew and they offered all these great rates, but we grow weary of companies that play that game, just offer us your best rate right now, bottom line and TXU failed to do that.
Dennis from 78665, Texas
March 10th, 2018
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Not impressed
Ive had them for 3 months now and the only time my bill was under 100.00 was the first month, it seems like it just keeps going up and up. Highly disappointing to a single mom of 4
Shayna from 76249, Texas
February 24th, 2019
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POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE
Our bill jumped from $303.33 to $607.51, with ZERO change in kWh usage. ZERO! TXU sttaes its an Oncor demand charge increase on out TXU BILL and Oncor states its a TXU issue. In 2 weeks we have spoken to 6 representatives, 1 supervisor, submitted a dispute and no one can explain Nor can they correct the bill. There supposedly is no one who can explain or fix it the issue. The just keep reading the disclaimer about demand charges. We explained in GREAT DETAIL that if they would just pull the invoice history they would see the exact kWh on one bill and compare that it is a $300 diff. The same invoices we will be submitting to TX Public Utility Commission. This easy fix has become such a nightmare. We never had these issues with Reliant at our old location.STAY AWAY FROM TXU
Winnie from 76015, Texas
April 10th, 2019
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Bad Customer Service
Said I needed a 50% down payment in order to get an extension lol. Ive never had a disconnection or got an extension in the past and Ive been with them for a year and a half now. I can say that my light bill is cheaper than when I had Direct Energy but their customer service isnt the best. Molena Orellan, a manager, gladly declined my request after I told her what my situation was. I just think they could be a little more understanding is all.
JC1993 from 77042, Texas
July 9th, 2019
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The guys went above and beyond!
First of all I have to say this was one of the worst experiences ever. I would also like to add that these two gentlemen Rocky Rayos and Cosme Ortega out of Midland Texas went above and beyond for me trying to fix what happened to my electricity and why it took 3 days to get it back on after a mess up from the company. No offense due only to the fact these gentlemen were genuinely concerned and worked diligently to help me in figuring out what was going on and why. In my opinion the customer service was fantastic. The organization and something with dispatching is way off. Me and my two young boys went almost three days without electricity that was suddenly shut off three weeks after starting service. This was due to the wrong meter number as well as the wrong address. If these guys didnt care so much this review would not be good it would be horrible.
Tish Pullen from 79706, Texas
July 13th, 2019
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Too expensive
Simply put TXU is very expensive! My very first bill with TXU was over$500.00 the next over $600.00 . New appliances, air conditioner is on 78 when home and 80 when not at home ......bill is still expensive! My husband think that our bill is based on what they think we are using and not actual usage. Our home is 1,500 square feet. I can not recommend TXU Energy!
Jo from 77459, Texas
August 18th, 2019
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a question about my reward for refer a friend about me and about the other person
My experience was suck, i am so mad the 9 people talked to me do not know anything so why you hire people like these, everybody transfer me to somebody else.... stay on the phone for nothing simple question to know about refer a friend...that is all
maha bundy from 77031, Texas
May 14th, 2020
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TXU is inconsistent.
I have to call them every month. They give me the run around. The app is poor and inconsistent.
TXU....why? from 76010, Texas
June 22nd, 2020
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Was calling to renew my Plan
Called in to renew my TXU Plan because my current plan was expiring 12/2/2020.. Spoke with customer service rep at 5:38pm. He told me about the Precise Saver 24 Plan. But I was trying to see the difference between the plan I have now and the Plan he was speaking of. The customer service rep was acting as if I was getting on his nerves with my questions, like he did not want to be bothered with me. I found myself telling him if I am cannot ask you questions let me know and I will hang up, call back and speak to someone else. By this time I had no interest in what he was talking about, over it literally. Been with TXU for 2 years, and this is ridiculous.
Upset customer from 75056, Texas
November 2nd, 2020
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Its a Trap!
The service was honestly fine when I was using it. However, I called and informed them I was going to be moving and instead of scheduling the service to be disconnected and the "Going to be Disconnected" issue on the website they kept my service going stating I specifically had to call and have the service disconnected! Be careful and look at more places! This one is just a trap in the end waiting to scam you out of as much money as they can get! Not to mention their customer service sounded like they were in India and I could only understand half of what was being said! Would not recommend!
Caleb from 75287, Texas
November 7th, 2020
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HORRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE, MULTIPLE OUTAGES
If you call customer service when there is a power outage, expect to be talked to condescendingly then put on hold until you finally decide to hang up.Weve had TXU for almost six months now and have lost power at least four times for multiple hours at a time. Locked into a 12 month contract but as soon as that is up, were ditching this company for somewhere else.In a state where customers can CHOOSE their electricity company, youd think they would actually care about how they treat their customers.
Holly from 75454, Texas
February 14th, 2021
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20 yr customer
Folks I want to share how being lazy has cost me money, always put off shopping energy providers until I had another $600.00 electric bill (extra usage) due to my mother-in-law living her last days out with us (4 months, only thing I can justify a large bill with, and really nothing changed). I finally listened to my nephew and connected with Energy Ogre, I've had 2 full months with them and my bills have been $130.00 and $126.00, which just makes me sick for not looking into this sooner. A TXU Rep called to see what it would take to win us back and once I said we were now with Energy Ogre she said Thank You very much and hung up. SHOP ENERGY OGRE. I believe in Capitalism and I assure you TXU is capitalizing off the lazy folks like me. Shame on me for not looking into this years ago.
Sammy Valderas from 76065, Texas
February 22nd, 2021
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Make pretty promises to get you to sign up but will screw you over once the contract is over...
An unsatisfied customer from 75253, Texas
February 28th, 2021
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Will Be Changing Providers
TXU has excellent customer service when you call, but has scarily aggressive billing tactics. Twice I've paid one day after the bill was due and TWICE have received cut-off notices. My previous provider was a municipal utility, which was superlative and for which I used autopsy. I won't use autopay with non-municipal companies because of the rapacious actions these energy companies took during the February freeze. Like I said, I'm dumping TXU.
Robert from 76247, Texas
November 7th, 2021
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Structured to Fail
I have an office in 75150, because it is zoned in an industrial area, I have a commercial account. And because I travel for work, it's really inconvenient to come back to a dark office. I've been a TXU customer for about year and I HATE the fact that customers are set up to FAIL (e.g. autopay cannot be easily setup, certain terms have to be met. Disconnection notices are sent via SNAIL MAIL when my email address is on file) I'm tired of a company that does NOT listen nor care to help. I cannot wait to LEAVE.
Dexter Tan from 75150, Texas
December 22nd, 2021
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Switch hold
Iv been with company 3years and I moved to another apartment, and new apartment was on hold. I submitted forms to remove the hold. It's was Friday and Tuesday they didn't turn on electricity.im had a lot of stress , I lose my money and my son sick I cant do anything without electricity.
Bad customer service
Anthony ext from 75075, Texas
April 4th, 2023
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Bait and Switch Billing
I signed upp for $.020 per/kw and free nights. When I received my bill, I noticed I was being charged $0.2966666666. I called to discuss and was told my bill is correct because I'm getting a discount for free nights. Can someone please let me know how TXU is allowed to upcharge you after you have signed up for the plan of your choice? If you are looking to switch to TXU, read the invisible fine print carefully...meaning, it doesn't exist and they are not going to tell you they are going to charge you more.
Jac from 77346, Texas
September 7th, 2024
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Don't expect to pay your bill on time
Every month my due date is different. When we first signed up, our bill was due on the 21st of the month. The next month, I saw I was late since now it was due on the 18th. I changed on my calendar to reflect the new due date. Again this month, I'm past due because my due date has changed again! You can NEVER get an actual DUE DATE! Expect to be late on every payment. No doubt this is to force you to allow them into your bank account via monthly debit! Very unethical in my opinion
Alex Smith from 75023, Texas
September 22nd, 2024
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1-2 Star Reviews: 379 (56%)
Worst
this Company is one of the worst ever. The Customer Service given is one of the most horrible experiences I have to deal with on a monthly basis. I always get a different story from their customer service agents and my bill is always different from what they print out on paper...there is never a logical explanation but i always have to keep paying so that we can have electricity. I know that my blood pressure climbs every time I call them. Find another electric provider before choosing TXU.
sharon verigan from Texas
July 15th, 2009
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Billing Issues
I have been with TXU since 08/28/2008 and have been on their "budget billing" and was told I would have a bill of $156.00/month. I have had TWO months that were that amount. The other amounts have ranged from $18.24 to $370.00. This month I received a bill for 156.00 and today another for the same period for 435.00. I called and they have no idea what is happening, but I only owe 156.00. NOTE: Stay away from TXU
Paul Conklin from Houston, Texas
August 2nd, 2009
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EXPENSIVE RATE
EXPENSIVE!!
My husband called them to request their service, and was hooked up with a very expensive contract plan of 2 years with a rate of 16.15 cents per kw! (We didnt knew anything about this energy matter..and they took advantage from us) This plan is no longer available and we can't cancel it, unless we pay a $200 fee.
nelly from Dallas, Texas
August 7th, 2009
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Extremely poor service
Being a loyal customer is not nearly as good as being a new customer. We are locked into a rate of close to 18 per kWh. We have been paying this for more than a year - and have quite a few months left to go. The only way they will let us out of this high rate is to pay them $200. Their customer service representatives are terrible. We are paying the fine and leaving.
Susan Thakkar from Houston, Texas
August 12th, 2009
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We had had error in billing which no matter what level of documentation, we could not get TXU to correct, we just kept getting referred to another department and that they would review our case. Spent an unbelieveable amount of time trying to get corrected and yet they would never let you speak directly with the department responsible for the inaccurately calculated bill.
Robin Stout from Corsciana, Texas
August 25th, 2009
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txu a company of deception
Txu claims they are trying to help you save energy. Instead they charge you more if you use less. They say they have a 24 month fixed rate plan when it is really a variable rate plan based on the amount of energy you use costing more if you use less or more than some figure they come up with. Their customer service is rude and act like they are the only electric company. Ater being a customer for more than 35 years they told me there was nothing I could do about it. They are not cheaper than their competitors.
gary hildebrandt from Colleyville, Texas
August 29th, 2009
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The biggest rip off I've ever recived 400$ 4 a 2 bed appt!!!
I feel like I'm being totally robbed by the system !! I'm paying over $400 a month for a 900sq apartment my mother owns a 4 bedroom very large home and she pays the same amount every month !! Now I'm very conscious about my energy usage.. i dont turn the ac past 75 in the day and 80 at night ! I keep all my lights off I unplug all unused appliances and yet all year my lowest bill is still $150 I'm so sick of this total control over my wallet I'm actually fearful now that I will be disconnected as I am not able to pay my full bill until the middle of the month ! I was also disconnected in the middle of july and had to wait 2 and a half very hot days with my very small child to have power again. Something needs to change this is crazy in it's worst form and very evil i might add
i hate txu from Texas
August 31st, 2009
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Gives Customers wrong info
We just moved here from up north in Iowa, last fall, we moved in Sept here to Fort Worth Texas. We had some issues with getting our electric hooked up and our service was shut off for a week due to an error on TXU's part, I suffered allot without a/c in 95 degree heat, lost allot of food and had very cranky kids...Please be aware TXU does not care about people. The whole time we were without electricity I did get appoligies but that didn't help my situation, no one hurried the process up and we lost allot of time. My first overall impression of TXU was BAD... Now we are having billing issues, they sometimes bill us 2 months ahead, don't note the accounts and loose information.. Needless to say I would NEVER recommend anyone to get TXU go somewhere else that is smaller...
Jamie South from Fort Worth, Texas
September 5th, 2009
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Billed incorrectly and charged late fee of 15 dollers after 1 day late
roy from Houston, Texas
September 15th, 2009
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$400 FUEL FACTOR CHARGE-BEWARE
EVEN THOUGH RATES MAY SEEN LOW, WATCH OUT FOR THE HIDDEN FEES. I JUST GOT HIT WITH AN ADDITIONAL "FUEL FACTOR FEE" OF OVER $400 ON MY SEPT 4 2009 INVOICE FOR A TOTAL INVOICE OF OVER $800. MY LAST INVOICE OF $300. ALREADY SWITCHED.
GNEAL from RICHMOND, Texas
September 18th, 2009
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FRUSTRATED!
I HAVE HAD AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH TXU FOR ABOUT 1 YR NOW. I MADE THE MISTAKE OF SWITCHING NOT REALIZING I WAS A COUPLE A MOS. BEFORE MY CONTRACT WAS OVER. THEY SAID THEY WOULD WAIVE MY CANCELLATION FEE IF I RETURNED ON ANOTHER 2YR CONTRACT (AT A HIGHER RATE) -SO I DID. I DIDN'T GET A BILL FOR 6MOS - I CALLED TO INFORM THEM AND THEY WOULD TELL ME IT WAS B/C I HAD A CREDIT. THEN, DURING THE SUMMER WHEN ELECTRICITY IS AT ITS HIGHEST THEY HIT ME W/ THE BIG BILL FROM THE LAST 6 MOS. I'VE BEEN PAYING MY REGULAR BILL PLUS THE INSTALLMENT AMT. TO COVER THE LAST 6MOS. PLUS THEY HAVE YET TO CREDIT MY BALANCE W/ THE $200 EARLY CANCELLATION FEE THEY SAID THEY WOULD WAIVE. IT HAS BEEN A NIGHTMARE!
AGALVAN from HOUSTON, Texas
September 22nd, 2009
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TXU
TXU over charged for 3 months of service where the agent didnot read my meeter. turned in kilowatt hours that were 9000KW over what the meter was reading. When I called TXU and Oncore to complain, they wanted to bill me to re-read the meter $30.00 when it was their guy or girl that made the mistake. The only way I could keep my lights on was to make a payment arangement. My bill was almost $2000, when my neighbors was only $285 with another provider (First Choice).
Alex Palmer from Grand Prairie, Texas
September 23rd, 2009
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Do NOT recommend
I had an issue with TXU where they overcharged by $13,500. It tooks 3 months and 23 calls to their customer service to get it handled correctly. Many times I had to hold for over 30 minutes and when I was transferred to a different person I was placed on hold for another 20 to 30 minutes. Finally it was resolved by TXU Customer Resolution.
Carol from DFW, Texas
September 25th, 2009
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TXU review
TXU will never have my business again. They took money out of my checking account without authorization and now I have a credit balance on an account that isn't even active. It's been 3 weeks and the funds still have not been credited back. I would never recommend anyone using TXU as a provider.
Gina Dombrosky from Houston, Texas
September 26th, 2009
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Why TXU should be watched by their customers.
I recently had a meter reading that was done incorrectly. We had a ridiclously high bill and when we called to see about it, we were told that someone would come and reread the meter. TXU went on to say that the meter was correctly read, to cover themselves. While it was fixed with a surprisingly lower wattage usage the following month, which surprised the company. We are not the only people that this has happened too. I would not trust any bill that they send you and I would go back and check my bills. If you google how to read a meter, you can verify your readings. If they missread your meter twice, you can demand that they switch to a digital meter. I think that is why they are trying to cover up their mistake. Consumers should be aware!!
Christie Sonnier from Kingwood, Texas
September 27th, 2009
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they suck
ther price is great but there customer service is bad realy bad conected with them in may they did not bill me till aug and i called them to let them know that there was a problem but was assured that every thing was fine well gess what it was not they sent me a 800 dollar bill i put it on an installment plan payed the first installment now they are sending me disconnect notices ever 2 days and the dollar amount keeps changing haved spent more time on hold than ever no one knows what is wrong and they cant fix it so i am switching
peggy cirkles from Bogata, Texas
October 15th, 2009
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Customer Service
I have had TXU Energy many years. A small house less than 1700 sq. ft & I recently rec'd 2 electricity bills due same month. When I called Customer Service for an explanation-no help was even given, refused to give me their name or a supervisor(actually he said he had no supervisor). 1 bill for 208.10 & the other for $316.72 due 11/16. Something is wrong with the meter I am sure-but getting thru Customer Service is a laugh! They are putting the American people out of work-because we outsource out of the country-no wonder America has become the country not to live in. Disgusted in Richardson.
donna burg from Richardson, Texas
November 3rd, 2009
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Depends on the day
I have had TXU for a while now. I went with them because in spite of my great credit rating Reliant wanted a 200.00 deposit. The problem I have with them starts with the fact that your customer service experience varies depending on the day/time/rep you call. Some reps have provided great service - others have been horrible. After 15 minutes holding for a supv last night the supv didn't want to help me at all. I was told that I had a contract plan, although I don't. I prev had a contract and I was told that it didn't end for months, although it had already ended. Then there is the rebate card they send you with 5% back...I have received two and neither has worked at any store I have tried to use them. Now they advertise that they don't trap you with a rate, but they actually were doing that..I was paying 0.13 kwh when the gas charges were only 0.08kwh. You have to be vigilant with them at all times. Use at your own risk.
Pam J. from Houston, Texas
November 20th, 2009
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BALANCED BILLING NIGHTMARE
DOING BUSINESS WITH TXU FOR NO. OF YRS NOW
MY IDEA OF BALANCED BILLING IS PAY SAME AMOUNT FOR 11 MONTHS THEN ADJUST..THEN ONE CAN PLAN THEIR BUDGET ITEM...HAVE EXPERIENCED MONTHS NO AUTO PAY TAKEN OUT FOLLOWED BY TWO PAYMENTS THE NEXT MONTH.......WOULD SWITCH IN HEARTBEAT BUT I DONT WANT TO PAY TXU FOR LEAVING THEM
IM GETTING TIRED OF THEIR EXCUSE THAT THE SYSTEM IS CHANGING..GIVE ME A BREAK
WILL from 77521, Texas
November 26th, 2009
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TXU sucks
They started out just fine but then we started having issues with them when we discovered they were over billing us and didn't receive a bill for about 4 months. Their customer supposrt isn't even here in the states so they can't do too much for you.
Candy from Texas
January 18th, 2010
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How much do I owe?
I Get an E-Bill on line and it shows current usage and dollar amount. I look in another place and it shows amount due and it is different. There will be two different amounts shown due each E-Bill. Then I get a statement in the mail and I pay that amount.
I sent three e-mails to see how much I owe, to make sure there is no catch up, so I can change providers and do NOT get an answer.
Paul Conklin from Houston, Texas
January 18th, 2010
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Gift Card was a lie.
We were promised a gift card for $75 for switching to TXU. Of course we never got it. I called today, and was hung up on after having to wade through names, account numbers, etc for 5 minutes each time. This wasn't helped by the fact that the rep. could not speak English well. The end result? They are supposed to send me a "coupon" to fill out, mail back, and then wait an addition 10 weeks for the card. What a racket. I'd like to know if ANYONE got the promised gift card????
Linda from Houston, Texas
January 26th, 2010
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What have I gotten myself into?
I have not been happy with txu other than their rates. Their customer serv reps are not the brightest lightbulbs in the box. Problems take forever to resolve and though polite, seems to need an act of congress that is signed by president to get action.
carol from Texas
January 29th, 2010
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no satisfaction
This is the I promise, I promise says the representative but do they follow threw. NO!! I did not get the rate I was promised. I did not get the form I was promised every month for 6 months. I did not get the low income discount I was promised and qualified for. Month after month I called spending up to 6 hours in a day on the phone. Don't believe a word that representative tells you. Avoid this company. I believe they practice shoddy dealings day in and day out
linda schopp from Austin, Texas
February 1st, 2010
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TXU is just plain EVIL
I don't know what TXU is doing these days but they are jacking up prices and giving no explaination. My bill was normally at $100 and we are a family of 6. That is with baths, running dishwasher, using AC at night (very little through the day), and running our dryer once or twice a month (I usually hang dry our clothes unless rainging). I got a huge bill over $200 so the next month I took drastic changes and we used no lights (candles at night), no dryer at all, dishwasher once a week, and went down to 2 baths a week (yuck!). The bill was still over a $100 when it should have been around $80 as in our months past. When confronting TXU they wiped their hands of it and told me to just pay it. EVIL! Something seriously wrong there at this company.
Nicole from South, Texas
February 6th, 2010
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fed up
1st calls to customer "care" (located in the Phillipines where TXU representatives are hard to understand)were wasted. TXU rep could not help with my problem. Online customer "service" was worse....they said to call customer service. Finally after several calls and emails, I got a person who could help me. I'm now researching a NEW retail electric provider.
V Barlow from Midland, Texas
February 8th, 2010
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They are terrible.
My time with TXU has been trying at best. They
chopped my power for a week in the middle of
Summer for no good reason, they've lied to me
about reconnect orders, and I've spend more time
on hold with customer service than with any other
company I've ever dealt with. To loosely quote
Eugene Mirman, getting them to solve a problem for
you is like hiring an insincere baby with amnesia
to solve a crime IT COMMITTED.
Andrew from Arlington, Texas
February 8th, 2010
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Customer Service doesn't know how to explain the bill
I have Month-to-month plan, the same one that I have since my company set up for me when relocated. After huge value on last summer, I called TXU Customer Service to understand how billing works - specially about Gas Surcharge that represented more than 50% of the bill amount. Customer representatives (more than one attempt) couldn't explain. After asking about other options, they merely could explain what I could read and understand readint their website. Now, before summer comes, I will try other company.
Felipe from Houston, Texas
February 15th, 2010
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Hostility for consumers
My experience with TXU has become a nightmare.I always have a positive balance on my account but they cut-off my electricity without notice. When I was finally able to talk to someone after getting past their wall of computers I had to talk to an Indian (dots not feathers ) who spoke a language which somewhat resembled English. I was informed that I had discontinued my service three months earlier when I told them like hell I discontinued my service they responed by saying I probably just forgot about stopping my service. After repeated phone calls I was told that my account address had been assigned to another customer who had not paid their bill which was why my service was disconnected.
After restoring my electricity, I was billed for the use by the other customer in addition to my own usage so my bill has increased over 300%.
To date I have not been able to speak with an American executive to get the issue resolved so I have filed a complaint with the TX Public Utilities Comm
Dr. E. Gary Colvard from Houston, Texas
February 22nd, 2010
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Review of TXU
My experience with TXU was very negative! I was offered what I thought was a better deal than with my current provider. The deal with TXU turned out to be not so hot, so I immediately cancelled the account with TXU; an account that had not even gone into effect. The ability to transfer back to my old provider proved to be beyond impossible. TXU continuously failed to cancel my account and my old provider could not reinstate me without TXU's cancellation. Beware, if TXU makes promises, check all the other charges such as fuel factors and base charges. Something that looks like 2.797 cents per kWh and 7.331 cents per kWh is in reality 15.5 cents per kWh.
Nora Ellis from Houston, Texas
June 7th, 2010
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No care or integrity for customers
Txu cut my service off for being 33 days behind on a 52.35 balance. I knew of the balance and figured that I would catch it up on the next bill. After all it was only 52 bucks and its not like I'm constantly late or that I always short pay. I get all my bills over email and never once received a disconnection notice, phone call, email, or even a text from txu. I come home for lunch to check on my Mom and realize that I have no electricity in most of my house but three lights and the TV still have power. So I think I have some major electrical problem. I still didn't realize my service had been shut off especially since some things still had power. I call txu to see if they are showing any problems in the area. The machine informs me that my power has been turned off. FOR 52.35. REALLY. I pay the bill and now it could take until midnight to get power. Now my elderly mother is at home in a hot house while it is 100 degrees outside. Call customer support and they do not care! GOODBYE TXU
Susan Funicelli from Hutto, Texas
July 6th, 2010
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save your money
We found TXU to be deceptive in advertising and discussing their plans. Contracts are based on false and omitted information. We were told there would not be a monthly service charge - there was. We were told there were no other rate plans, further investigation after sign-up indicated many more. We highly recommend caution when dealing with TXU
Anonymous from Round Rock, Texas
July 14th, 2010
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One Hand Doesn't Talk to the Other
TXU customer service isn't in sync with their marketing department. I have had horrible experiences with their billing department and online payment via their website. Too many hours wasted on trying to get things straightened out. Too many unprofessional employees thumbing their nose at customers, saying it's our way or the highway. This is one customer who is taking the highway given the poor handling of my account and customer service lacking in every way.
lkepstein from Plano, Texas
August 9th, 2010
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horrible customer service at TXU!
Very rude and unhelpful staff in customer service at TXU! Over the last 2 yrs, they have become very condesending and talk over you and repeat the same thing over and over. Also, I don't know if they "outsource" their depts, but the reps have become very difficult to understand. My father was vp of TXU 20 yrs ago, and let me say, this is not my Dad' company anymore...very sad!
Jules25 from Dallas, Texas
October 1st, 2010
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There are many choices, TXU shouldn't be the one
Customer service is horrible. Sales person lied about the rate. For rate increase on a fix rate plan, i called them so many times however they promised will do research and call me back. One time the rep even said, this is it no one is going to call you back to explain the charges.
I would never go with TXU again, or recommend anyone.
Nick from Houston, Texas
October 19th, 2010
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RIP OFF
These folks are crazy. I was paying so much for my rate. I cant believe how much money I could have been saving over the 5 years I was with them. Its a shame. Customers Beware- really shop around for a good rate.
Celina Sandoval from Houston, Texas
October 22nd, 2010
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not recommend!
been with txu for some yrs. the customer service sucks! sounds like a bunch of recordings repeating the same thing over and over again; even when it doesnt answer you question or problem. i used them when i've moved twice. the 1st time they cut the power off at my old residence and didnt turn it on at the new house til the next day. which wasnt what i ordered. i wanted same day off at the old house and on at the new. we slept in the freezing cold house that night. next, move they turned the power on at the new house, but didnt log it so, i didnt know my power was on til midnight. then afer being a loyal customer i get charged a $520 deposit fee! thats like 5 of my normal bills. If you never need to speak with customer service this company is ok, but if you have ever had an issue with you light bill dont exspect customer service to fix it.
Anonymous from Texas
November 24th, 2010
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high for no reason
TXU energy needs to check there resources and customer service representatives because it makes no sense that when I signed on I was told that my bills would be 67.00 a month and I have never received such. I pay 130.00 a month for a one bedroom apt and that is what most people are paying in a house. This is ridiculous and needs to be looked at. it isnt fair, and I am searching for a light company that I can switch to.
nicole from Houston, Texas
December 14th, 2010
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TXU withholds information that saves you money!
I have been a TXU customer for years. In July, I answered the door to one of those electricity "salesmen" and learned their company was charging way less than my current cost. I called TXU to see if I could get my rate lowered since I was still in contract. The answer? No! My rate was much higher than any of the rates they currently offered, but they said since I was on contract they could not switch without a fee. I learned a few months later that I could switch for free if I was unsatisfied and I did, but you better believe the second my contract ends I am switching to another company because I called a few times before I found that out. The price difference, on my summer bills would have meant roughly $100 less. Very upset.
Jen from Houston, Texas
January 6th, 2011
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Suck
TXU is good for being quick to turn your electric on but they are horrible when it comes to customers. They have been charging me 11.6 cents per kilowat all through January during an OFF season, when I should only be getting charged about 9.4 cents. I would not recommend TXU to anyone unless you want to be over charged. I am switching over to Green Mountain Energy, at least they are 100% renewable and are actually cheaper than TXU who is only 5% renewable energy.
Tiffany from Killeen, Texas
February 15th, 2011
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Shop around
I was a loyal TXU customer for 12+ years but from what I read should
have checked my bills closer but since they are so big I assumed the bills
were always correct. Reliant came to my door and offered a lower rate so
I called TXU to see if they could match Reliant but even though I was with
them 12 years they did not come close to Reliant so I am now a happy
Reliant customer for over a year now.
Disappointed with TXU from Mesquite, Texas
June 17th, 2011
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Response to customers
TXU charges well above what is necessary per kwh. In a dispute with TXU, it took getting the PUC involved to get it resolved. Customer service does not respond well to customers who ask to speak to a superior or ask about where to write to send a complaint.
Anonymous from Houston, Texas
July 7th, 2011
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Poor Service
Moved into our new home on February 24th and we never got a bill, even after requesting several times through email and phone calls.
June 18th our service was turned off and we suffered for over 24 hours. When turned on we still did not receive a bill for over six weeks.
The CEOs office contacted us and apoligized but with such arrogance and rudeness we are obligatged to change providers.
Anonymous from Texas
July 24th, 2011
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TXU is Overpriced and Under-Caring
I worked for TXU for several years and would strongly discourage anyone from buying power from this company. Their strategy is to prey off of those people who are too busy or ill- informed to realize that they are being overcharged for the exact same energy that everyone else buys at a discount. TXU was one of the original Texas utilities, so had a large captive, client base before the market was deregulated. As more customers leave to choose cheaper power, they raise rates on existing customers (who they figure are too ignorant to switch away) and make plans more confusing and salespeople more pushy. With as many customers as we had at TXU, nobody really mattered to us. Customers were just numbers who were too foolish to choose a cheaper price for an identical product.
Anonymous from Dallas, Texas
July 30th, 2011
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Horrible Service
Unable to explain fees and charges on bill. The staff is located out of the country. Also, when calling with an issue, you get bounced around. We had to call three different times to find someone who could explain the charges on our bill. No notes where ever kept on our account or they were lying to us. None the less, no one could give us a straight answer as to why they wanted to start charging us $71 a month as a fee.
Jimmy from Round Rock, Texas
August 1st, 2011
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Higher prices and poor customer service
I signed up for the E-saver 12 plan about a year ago, which offered a rate of 10.7/kwh but included a discount of .2 /kwh if you signed up for auto-billing. The first month when we got our bill, the discount wasn't on there. We called and were told it had been fixed and we would see the credit and discount on future bills. It took them six months and numerous phone calls before they began giving us the discount.
Also, my contract is about to expire and I received a notice in the mail stating that if I cancelled or switched plans within fourteen days of the contract expiration, then I would not be charged a cancellation fee. I called to confirm this and was told that no, I must wait for the contract to expire in full or I would be charged the fee. I called again and was told that there would be no fee within fourteen days if I switched to another plan with TXU, but I would be charged if switching providers.
I had to read the TOS to them before they agreed that I could switch.
Josh Montgomery from Dallas, Texas
August 1st, 2011
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Higer than others
I currently have TXU Electric with Oncor. I'm looking to get a better rate and I've gone through the electric providers spreadsheet. I'm choosing StarTex for a low price, wind power source and a small $5 fee if you use less than 500 kw/mo. This is much better than TXU.
Ken from Plano, Texas
August 9th, 2011
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unfair pricing
When my contract expired I choose to let my service default to the month to month plan which was 2 cent/kw less. I called them to make sure I was on the month to month now and they told me they would continue charging me the higher rate of my 24 month plan even though I was on the month to month plan.
zoilcan from Texas City, Texas
August 22nd, 2011
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Txu is too expensive
marie from Dallas, Texas
August 28th, 2011
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Horrible service
I have TXU as my provider for home and business and I am about to change. First of all, their billing is horrible. You have 14 days to pay your bill no matter how high it is. After 14 days they charge a late fee and you are subject to disconnection. I had mine shut off once and I didn't understand why. I had only received the bill 21 days before and it was unusually high. I called and they said that they never let it go 30 days before shutting you off. If this were a credit card company people would screem about this policy. I also have them for my small business and you cannot get anyone to help you after 6pm. I tried calling everybody to get some help at 6:30pm one night and all I was told was that I had to wait until 8am the next morning. I was on the phone with them at 6pm and they said I had to call Oncor. I called Oncor and they said they couldn't help me and that I had to call TXU. I also pay between .20 and 2.40 per KwH. Those parody commercials aren't far off.
Lisa from Dallas, Texas
September 2nd, 2011
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Rates doubled on empty house
I have a vacant house which is used occasionally for visitors, and therefore I like to keep the utilities connected. However, for over a year there has been no usage of electricity, and I pay a minimum fee-until last month, when I received a bill for double the usual amount. I contacted TXU via e-mail, and they agreed that I had used no electricity but said that the charges were for Transportation and Delivery from ONCOR. Now, if I decide to change electric companies, I shall be charged a humongous cutoff fee, even though I've been with TXU for over 30 years. So I've a choice of paying double the 'vacation' fee, or paying for cutoff fee, which would cover the 'vacation' fee for about 3-4 years. There's something wrong here. The cutoff fees are so exhorbitant that they interfere with free enterprise. On top of that, looking at various electric companies, I find that in the main the supplier is ONCOR for most of them, so I'm apt to get into the same problem even if I do switch.
Anita McMurtrie from Electra, Texas
September 3rd, 2011
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Great promotion, poor customer service
I just switched to TXU because of a promotion offer. The price was too good to pass up. I now wish I had passed on the offer. My wife and I have called a couple of times each with questions about the offer. My wife got no answers(told the computer system was messed up) and was hung up on once. I took over and used most of a lunch hour on hold. I called again at work and got Todd. Todd said his computer was acting up and he would have to put me on hold. 5 minutes later the phone hung up. I still have not had my questions answered. I am currently shopping for a better deal before I get my first bill from TXU.
R. Hutchison from San Angelo, Texas
September 10th, 2011
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Callous, Vague and Unprofessional
We had been customers of TXU for 30 years and never seriously considered switching,even for cheaper rates. However, we experienced three consecutive months of awful customer service. Our paper check did not pass in July but was paid electronically three days later. We deliberately paid electronically in August and received a confirmation number, only to find out that we were placed cash only status for one year due to two delinquent payments. We went to our financial institution to research the problem. The clerk called TXU to confirm that the check never made it to the institution nor was their any record of an electronic request. They offered to provide written documentation to verify their report and the fact that succifient funds were in the account. We appealed the status but the company denied our request. The next bill was sent with a disconnect notice even as they admitted to reviewing our request. That was no way to treat a life customer therefore, we are switching companies.
Archie from Waco, Texas
September 20th, 2011
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Highest price, lowest value
TXU is the most expensive electric provider bar none. They are also the most egregious extra fee chargers. Don't believe their sales staff when they try to scare you with tales of hidden charges with other providers. TXU is the worst offender in this regard! Their customer service is among the worst of any company I have dealt with. FWIW, I never had a problem with billing, thus my average rating in that category. So what do you get for the extra cash? Extra quality? Pssh...if your lights turn on, where's the quality? Oh yeah, customer service...TXU sucks. Billing? They get it mostly right, but how many other providers do that just as well??? Answer: Most. I spoke to CSRs of several providers before finally switching to Champion Energy, but all of them were as good or better at customer service. Billing at Champion is superior as well. Oh, and if you are holding a TXU cash back loyalty card, better use it fast. It expires. Oh, the irony!
David from Dallas, Texas
October 3rd, 2011
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Company is Not Flexible Anymore
I've been with TXU almost 10 years now and have never had the horrible service as I've had in the past year or so. I do, on their behalf, do pay my bill late as always, but am contstanly receiving disconnection notices. One time, I had a notice, but had payed it though my online bank account a couple days before. They wouldn't listen to me even when I gave them my confirmation # and demanded immediate payment without giving me any other options to avoid disconnection. I'm having tough times living paycheck to paycheck, but they're inflexible on some things. I have always payed them, but almost two weeks being late and ready to pay, I get a disconnection notice and a deposit that I have to pay as well. They are now charging me an additional deposit, and thus, they are being fired now. There are plenty of other companies out there that charge less, have the same options, but have better ratings also, which I will call flexible.
Dale Miller from Waco, Texas
October 9th, 2011
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Not an Honest Company
Before ordering service with this company, I did a lot of research. I come from a state with one utility company, so having options was new to me. After a few days of researching, I decided on TXU. The offer was for the Texas 12 plan, locking me into a rate for one year. It also included a $75 rebate. After a month or so, I called in to check on the rebate. I was informed that a coupon that I had to register came in a welcome pack that I never got. And the coupon was for a $25 rebate not $75. This is NOT what I signed up for. So now, not only will I not get the $75 due me.... I won't get the $25 either, as I never got a welcome pack. They won't even re-send it to me. I am now looking for another energy company. Dishonestly is not exceptable!!! I do not recommend TXU and I can wait to cancel my service.
Traci P. from Frisco, Texas
November 1st, 2011
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overcharged and they didn't care
They overcharged me by 1000 kWh one month (not a misread at the meter, just a miscalculation in the billing dept) and when i called to fix it they said they did nothing wrong, that my usage must have gone up, charged me to have the meter reread then took 2 months to fix the charges. Every time I called to inquire i was treated like an ignorant child. Incredibly disappointed and am so glad my contract is up so i can run for the hills!!!
Elizabeth from Houston, Texas
December 26th, 2011
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Does TXU have any buildings with interdepartmental phones?
For the past three months, I've been
charged late fees and required to pay
double for automatic payments that
they don't acknowledge. Despite
credits on our accounts, they do not
acknowledge their errors. In fact,
last month our power was turned off
due to such an error. Too much
unproductive phone time. Would only
recommend to someone I wanted
tortured. Every month. Around
billing time.
J. Matson from Texas
January 22nd, 2012
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Not Impressed with new service
I signed up to transfer existing service over
to my name. In less than 12 hours, power to
the house was turned off. I came home from
work to find out that the power was turned off
at 9:15am. This was on a Friday. When I
called TXU, they said that there was a glitch
in the order and that power could not be turned
back on until Monday. I told them to cancel my
enrollment, and I would use a different company
for power.
Buddy from Texas
March 2nd, 2012
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Learned my lesson FAST!!!
Selected TXU as everyone nearby used them. first bill was $210 dollars, had only moved in for 15 days, ten of those days had no major appliances in the house. second month came out to over $300. Heard someone mention the powertochoose website, saw i was paying double others were charging per Kwh. RUN!!! Changed providers now they wont stop calling to switch me back, paid final bill but have not received cancel fee , may be facing collectors like others have mentioned here. As they keep putting me on hold when calling to inquire
Daniel from Andrews, Texas
March 5th, 2012
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Keep an eye on them
I had good service with TXU for years. Out of
sight out of mind. About three years ago started
checking out prices and noticed I was paying 14
cents per kWh. I switched to Kinetic who started
charging me 7.4 cents per kWh. Almost three years
later, I've never paid more than 9 cents per kWh.
They severely gouged me for saying with them for
over a decade. I'm not going back
Anonymous from Texas
March 25th, 2012
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leaving the big 2, maybe for good
2010 TXU overstated power usage mid summer. It
was tough to come up with double my normal
bill. It took 4 months to work out but because
of my contract type they pocket more money.
Now 2012 my 2 year contract will be up soon and
they offer me a"early bird deal" to re-up.
The new contract would have raised my current
bill near 40%. TXU must not think much of my
business. Sure 24 months is a long bet on fuel
cost but my locked in business is worth a few
cents too. My electrical needs have only been
serviced by Reliant and TXU. That era has come
to an end.
times change from Texas Gulf Coast, Texas
April 30th, 2012
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Very poor
Dont do business with TXU. I have about 5 pages of perfect credit except for one entry from TXU and even though I disputed it they still confirmed it. I paid the bill and the refunded the deposit to the wrong account so I canceled it through my credit card. Once they got it together I paid it back. The show they wrote it off on my credit report. They also out soured most of their jobs to overseas. Very poor company.
Dee from DFW Area, Texas
May 14th, 2012
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TXU Plays Games
We moved away from our home in January 2012. We left on the electricity for lights when the home was shown by agents, and took all appliances with us. Our current bill (May 2012) is $65. Even if every light in the home was left on for 30 days it still wouldn't generate that much usage.
We were told they would charge us a fee to go out and look at the meter again.
Smith from Gainesville, Texas
May 22nd, 2012
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One mans view of TXU
From okay to pure crap. After years of turning away Reliant and whoever the reward for being a TXU customer is higher bills and crappy plans. It was easy before with a simple bill but they have all the BS stuff like cash back and freaking coupons! How about this you idiots... put the cash back towards the bill and give me coupons for electricity? Duh? You sell electricity? Hello CEO McDumass? If you want to sign up no problem! They'll do that post hast! If you like to get a QUICK reply like em on Facebook then throw the trash they deserve. Just don't respond to the emails or phone calls - keep it in the open so everyone knows what liars and thieves they are. TXU, you suck - I'll see you on FB
Plano Carl from Plano, Texas
June 4th, 2012
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DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY
This company used fraudulent information to get me to sign up. The representatives who came to my door promised me a rate of 5.6 cents/kwh but upon receiving my bill it was 13-14cents/kwh. My bill more than doubled. When I called to resolve this problem, they were unwilling to help in any way. I even emailed the corporate executive offices and still received no reply or help. I will have to pay a $295 dollar disconnection fee to get out of my contract. They are a completely awful company and I would not recommend them to anyone!
Meghan from Pearland, Texas
June 19th, 2012
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Scum
This company has been taking advantage of my family for years. They switched rates from 9 to 13 cents oer a year ago. Their explanation was they now include Oncor's services in their bill (I.e. accounting for 4 cents a month. This company disgusts me....the treat their customers like dog poo. AVOID THESE SCUM BAGS AT ALL COSTS
DJP from Plano, Texas
June 21st, 2012
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a RIP OFF!
I was a customer with them for 2 years and realized I was getting ripped off at 11.5 cents/kil. I called them to ask about getting a lower rate. Seeing as, I was a loyal customer and always paid on time. They said No. Plain and Simple. I switched to bounce energy and locked in a week late with them, at 8.8 cents/kil and with a customer service team that really cares to keep you.TXU called several times after we cancelled service asking us to come back I would ask if they could beat 8.8 (at the time) and they said No. Well, to bad for them.I paid my final bill over the phone with a rep and not even a day later my credit card was ripped off. I don't know if it was the rep, but I have my questions.Either way, do not go with TXU, they will rip you off big time!Go to bounce energy - they have great reviews, and it's true - they are great!
Bethany from Fort Worth, Texas
July 2nd, 2012
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Thinking about switching from TXU........
I have been a loyal TXU customer from many years now. I haven't liked the price of my bills lately, so, I started checking prices and reviews on line. After reading a few reviews on here about how TXU does not want to help you until after you cancel and switch services, I decided to call them. Finding out my rate is 12.1cents and seeing other companies @9.2 and having good reviews. I explained to the lady I spoke to about the other rates I was seeing online. I asked her if TXU had any other plans other than the 12.1 I was paying now. She said "NO"and I was locked into a contract that was 5 more months until it ws over. I asked her what was the disconnection fee, she said "$150.00". I told her I would call them back to cancel when I decided who I was going to switch to for a better electricity rate. After hearing I was going to cancel she then seemed alittle concerned about keeping my business and asked if she could transfer me to a specialist. I said OK, cause after reading these revies and being with TXU so long, I was hoping they would prove these negative reviews wrong and take care of me as a long time loyal customer. BOY WAS I WRONG!!!! After placing me on hold for 10 mins. the specialist came on and i explained to her the rates I had seen online from the other companies. I also told her about all the bad reviews TXU had online and if she could help me get a lower rate. She then stated what the lady before her had said about the 12.1 rate I have being the best plan they have and I am locked into a contract and they would charge me $150.00 if I cancel. I then told I would rather pay $150.00 to get out my contract cause I would save so much in the long run with a better rate. She then reminded me again of my $150.00 cancelation fee. I told her Thank you and I would call back to cancel my service when I decided who I would be switching too. WOW!!! TXU YOU REALLY LET ME DOWN. DON'T CALL ME WHEN I CANCEL LIKE THE OTHER REVIEWS SAY YOU LIKE TO DO. IT'S TOO LATE NOW.
Robert H. from Katy, Texas
August 2nd, 2012
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Liars and thieves
I incurred a cancellation fee on electric service that was never connected at an apartment that I never lived in even though I cancelled the setup the following day (within the allowed time according to the sales rep). Of course TXU refuses to remove this fraudulent fee and it sits as a charge off on my credit report. The order experience was horrible. I would think that in an English speaking country it wouldn't be so difficult to find one sales person with an accent that is semi-understandable. Customer service and billing were even worse over the phone. I've never encountered a company with such an unwillingness to be cooperative. I would never recommend this company to anyone, even my worst enemy.
Katie from Longview, Texas
August 8th, 2012
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Junk Mail Fraud
I called TXU after getting yet another mail offer from them on which there was no detail of the fees they charge or the rate they will charge for electricity. I told the guy to remove my name from their mailing list because their junk mail did not include all the rates and charges anywhere on it. He started to argue with me and said what I said was not true and that he would "disclose" the 'rates' but carefully avoided saying those rates and all the other fees they are going to bill the customer are in the mail piece. Never call a customer a liar.
TXU in my opinion, rotten from the top down and has been for decades. They have not learned that QUALITY has no meaning outside what the customer wants. What they and their saudi stockholders want does not matter.
One thing all customers want is a complete account of every charge in bold type at the top of the page on every piece of paper from them and on ever web site they publish. Instead we get marketing lingo and cute names and clever slogans. None of which are substance.
How can we distinguish TXU from crooks and scam-artists if they use exactly the same words and techniques as do the worst of frauds?
Herman T. Glockmire from Addison, Texas
August 9th, 2012
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Very bad
Txu is not trust worthy, in low rate plans txu will add hidden charge as surcharge. They will promise one in sign up and send other as in bill,they send a surcharge of $35.I never recommand anybody for this trap.Please check all the reviws before sign up with them.their custemer service is useless and you will not get a person either
james from Houston, Texas
August 10th, 2012
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this company is very bad
No one knows whats going on , customer service has no idea,they are completely unable to answer a question. We downgraded are home to a newer but aproximatley 700 ft smaller, acording to TXU are electric usage has double, and the to them the comsuption is much more than last summer ( 2011), DONT USE THIS COMPANY.
Isabel from Dallas, Texas
August 19th, 2012
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TXU is way more expensive than everyone else
Dont believe their lies about cash back, coupons, free nights etc. . They still gouge you and laugh at you by throwing those Papa Johns coupons.I have been with them from 2003 and never realized how much more I was paying till recently when I went to powertochoose.org and compared.They not only charge higher KW/hr rate, but their TDU charge and other exotic named line items is a ripoff. You can find more info here http://www.txu.com/residential/customer-care/tdu-delivery-charges.aspxTheir TDU is an extra 2.62 c per KW/h plus a fixed fee of $6.24I switched to Summer Energy under a 12 month promo plan and I am paying 7.8c per KW/hr plus a base charge of $2.97 ... thats it.I was going back on TXU bills and every month I was paying $40 - $100 (depending on usage) more with TXU compared to what I would have paid with Summer Energy.They did call me and sent me $250 debit card to switch back !! They will recover that in the first couple of months of their new 2 yr contract .... I am never going back to TXU.Check with powertochoose.org and find companies that clearly state what the charges are in the Electricity fact label and dont charge usage based TDU.
babalu from Coppell, Texas
August 26th, 2012
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not satisfied
I had no problem with txu but now they are charging a fee called tdu delivery charge. My usage was 139.02 but my bill is 201.26 why am i paying over 60.00 dollars in some delivery charge. I called txu they said it was maintenance fr the poll and meter. So why am i paying a advanced meter charge. I used less electric this month then i did last month but my bill is $30 more. That isn't right. I will be leaving txu.
lisa from Copperas Cove, Texas
September 5th, 2012
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Prepaid Scam- DO NOT SIGN UP
I signed up for prepaid because I thought that I was managed close and properly. They said that I was to receive emails and text messages to let me know when my balance was getting low and also to keep me from getting disconnected. They are sending the me messages whenever they feel like it. My lights had been cut off and 2 hours later I got a message that stated that I had been disconnected and after I was disconnected I got a message that said for me to add funds to avoid being disconnected. After speaking to a agent I was told that no matter what the time stamp is on the message that I receive I am still responsible for all charges. She said they are not responsible for when I get the message as long as I receive it. I told they lady that that just did not make sense. I signed up so that I could be alerted before it got to that point as she said that it was my responsibility. At this point I feel that they are doing it just to get an extra $50 out of me. This is the second time that this has happened and each time they come up with something different. If I had $50 to give to them I would not be using Prepaid. They evens sent the caution of disconnect after it had already been disconnected with a time stamp of 7:32 am at 11:45. I told her that I could send a screen shot of it and she tried to argue with me still that it was not their fault. I will be posting this here and everywhere I can to warn people that this electricity company is COMPLETE SCAM! Go with anyone accept them. Their understanding is completely ZERO and they are going to do what they want with your account and money anyway.
Charvon Lee from Houston, Texas
September 11th, 2012
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It was time to choose another provider and I did not go with TXU
Choosing electric still seems much more difficult than a decade ago when Telecommunications providers were doing the same thing with consumers in order to pic your home and wireless service. I left TXU, but recently shopped around again after my term contract was expering before choosing again. I did lots of homework and settled on another company to serve my residential needs here in Dallas. My beef is with TXU energy. I stayed with them for to long. Thus, I am amazed that folks continue to stay with TXU as their prices are much higher than other proviers. When I did have TXU my experience with calling to ask questions was pathetic in both sales and customer care questions. The Customer Care rep I spoke to was in Central America - I think Guatemala - with a strong Spanish accent I could barely understand. Their upfront automated screener is difficult to use and manipulate. The reps were not well versed and could not explain promotions. The company apparently has the marketing cash and power to sustain high tv media placement as their free nights and weekends spots bombards consumers nightly on tv. But according to other news reports and their own earnings reporting, the company continues to loose market share quarter over quarter. At this rate they are evidently loosing more customers than they are gaining and it is no suprise since most consumers want the lowest rate. Afterall, it is a commodity. There are no value added services to differentiate them from anyone else - unless getting some incentive matters. That might work for a few customers, but not with me. Their free nights and weekends marketing is a creative scheme, but factually it is not true that you'll save. I was amused by the Direct Mail sent to my home that still does not explain their basic price information, but touts other benefits for choosing them. Upon researching online, TXU is an arm of EFH that is buried in debt from a leverage buyout that went bust. After lots of research and thanks to this Blog, I was able to choose a provider that is much less expensive. We have a 4000sq foot home, all electric, so it matters to find the best priced provider. Thanks for the resource information you provide. It was a big help. But folks, DO NOT pic TXU for home electricity, because you will be over paying and you will not find anything that differentiates it from smaller companies seeking your business with less operaitonal overhead, less visible marketing, and less noise about how great they are, but equally as good. Afterall, outages and the wires are supported by the regulated utiltiy. When you get right down to it the electric providers are just resellers. So, price is what matters. Good luck shopping.
Scott T from Dallas, Texas
September 27th, 2012
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ANOTHER RIP OFF. .
I did sign up and to get the $250 reward card. I had to fight tooth and nail to get the first of two cards. then they said the second card would be sent out after a year with TXU. After a year and two months I had to call up again to get my second card.. and once again had to fight for it.. and keep getting transferred to another person. I keep a file on my bills and who I talk to and when.. ( that helps. ) But as soon as my contract is up with this awful company, I will be going to a smaller source. I see now why the stadium is called TXU stadium. They use the money they rip off from customers to have a name on a building for years.
Travis Austin from League City, Texas
October 30th, 2012
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Shady TXU
After being a TXU customer for 2+ years (with no deposit at onset), I lost my job and was late (about 13 days after due date) twice on the payment. I paid it in full + the late fee. I then magically received notice that I would be required to provide/pay a $290 deposit because of this. I called in and after being disconnected twice during transfer to a supervisor, was able to plead my case. To no avail, TXU did not want to work with me to remove or even lower the deposit requirement. When I asked how they came to $290, the supervisor said, "...I don't know...I think it is 5% of something....?!" When I stated that I could not pay the entire $290 + my consumption amount, all in one payment, the supervisor said she would consult her manager. I offered to break this into 6 months. Well, the manager said no and stated it had to be paid in 2 payments, no If's, And's or But's!
So, TXU could not formally tell me how they arrived at the magic number of $290. For low income (we are barely even middle class based on our income), they offer reduced rates and/or assistance and yet, when I lost my job and was late on 2 payments, despite NEVER being late in the 2+ years, I get slapped with $290 deposit out of thin air and treated with no intent to try and retain my business by working with me.
Horrible.
Carlos from Round Rock, Texas
November 2nd, 2012
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Horrible Service
This is the worst service I have ever received in the 10yrs that I have been with TXU. I talked to a "supervisor" who could not resolve my problems. I have been on hold, on and off for over 2hrs. If you can stay away from this large company, please do. I'm done with horrible service while paying for it. I'd rather use a kerosine lantern than stay with TXU. HORRIBLE SERVICE!!!!!
Dennis from Addison, Texas
November 7th, 2012
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So my usage goes down but I am paying more? Go figure...
Was with TXU many years ago with minimal problems. Switched back to them this past year. Was on MarketEdge and was somewhat satified. Saw the Free Nights and thought that would be awesome for me since I am up at night and asleep or working during the day. Well since then my bill has gone up and my usage has gone down. I will probably switch to another company after my contract is up.
Stacey from Fort Worth, Texas
November 14th, 2012
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TXU Customer Service Lesson #1: DENY EVERYTHING!
The number one lesson at TXU's customer service offices must be to deny any mistakes on TXU's part. Smart meters are perfect and never make a mistake!I am a small business owner and have had TXU for the seven years my business has been open. I used to never think anything of electric rates and just paid the bill. Well last year TXU called and offered me a $0.09 kilowatt rate and a three year contract. It all sounded good on the phone, so I went for it. The contract started February of 2012. My electric usage may be at $0.09 a kw hour, but by the time the fees, delivery charges, and other nonsense is added in, I'm paying much more. Shame on me I guess for not fully understanding everything. I've lived with it because the early termination fee is $1400.00. Yes, fourteen-hundred, according to the rep in Dallas I spoke with. I've lived with it, until today, when I got a $410 bill in December, and I have a natural gas furnace and water heater. The electricity charge was only $179, but the delivery charge was $206! I called and was curious to know why that after seven years of billing, my delivery charge was nearly triple what it always had been. The rep kept insisting my demand must have been higher this period, this is despite my usage being low and nothing (appliance-wise) in my business has changed. Same equipment, same lighting, same business hours. And why suddenly this month was the delivery sky high while my actual usage was low? Never got an answer as to why, until the rep told me I have a brand new smart meter that is working perfectly. I thought I had a smart meter before, so why the change out? She said that Oncor changed out meters this billing period. Now knowing that, I insisted that isn't it funny that in same billing period that I have a huge delivery charge and supposed high demand is also the same billing period they switched out my meter? The rep said she could contact Oncor to ask if the meter was working properly. She did and told me the meter is brand new and working perfectly and that's all there is to it. Pay up. I went round and round again with her... seven years of bills and this is the ONLY bill that I have had "high demand" on. Something is not right. TXU would not budge, only insisting that the meter is right, the bill is right, and I must have been using a TON of electricity (despite using only 1856 KWH this period!). Nothing has chnaged in my business. My business does not rely on large electric appliances or anything that uses a large volume of electricity. I have actually been very progressive in adopting LED and efficient fluorescent lighting over the past year, yet my bill is creeping higher every month... and now this BS about high demand! I am sad over the fact that in March of 2013 I am going out of business due to the cost of business being more than I can handle. However, I will be so very happy to kiss TXU goodbye, without having to pay an early termination fee. Rest assured, I will never open another business account or a residential account with TXU. Thank You, TXU, for driving another AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS owner OUT OF BUSINESS with your horrible customer service and outrageous fees. If only TXU had decent customer service that would have even considered the possibility of a billing mistake I would feel differently about them. But the rep and manager just insisted the meter was right, I was wrong, deal with it.
Fed-Up Consumer from Ranger, Texas
December 31st, 2012
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TXU Con Game
I was ripped off by TXU today, I was having problems in Paying my bill and was asking for more time to make a payment due to sickness and no income, I talked to a 'Marcus' he lead me to believe If I made a deposit $170 payment he could give me more time to pay the balance of my bill. So I gave TXU the last of all my money in the bank that I had, once the payment was confirmed, this 'Marcus' person then told me he could not help me anymore and if I dont want my lights for go out I needed to pay another payment $340 quote "Marcus: We are not able to set another payment plan for you since the system will not allow us to create another one, please contact us at 1-800-5509803 to set up a payment plan directly with a supervisor in case you need more time to pay. Then signed off. so now I have no money in my bank or any way to get any by legal means and I am about to be CUT OFF as well and All I did was request was more time to pay now I am out of money out of lighting and heat and out of time, its not that I did not or could not pay all I needed was 10 days for the next pay check and this account would have been settled in full not to conned out of what funds I had and left in the dark.
Shirley Henderson from Fort Worth, Texas
February 10th, 2013
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Leaving After 17 Years
If I could I would give TXU zeros across the board. We have been customers for 17 years and never had a bill much over $200. In November a "smart" meter was installed. The first month we did notice anything. In December the bill was a little over $400, we were shocked, but didn't say anything we just lower the thermostat a little and were careful using electricity. In January the bill was $979! TXU and Oncor says that it is our fault. My husband has spent hours on the phone with TXU and Oncor trying to work with them. He has been professional and patient. TXU and Oncor have been arrogent, unprofessional and down right nasty. We preformed an energy audit and had a heating/ac guy out to check the heat pump. Nothing was found we did the audit. The heating/ac guy said our unit was getting old, but preforming well and didn't need to be replaced. Oncor "claims" they checked the "smart" meter and say there's nothing wrong with it. My husband finally paid bill, but put a note in saying that TXU was unfair and he was paying under protest. When TXU recieved the bill they called him and told that they would not cash the check and were turning us over to a collection agent and charging us late fees until a new check was sent. How arrogent and unprofessional can one be? Needless to say we are changing companies. Sadly, we still have to deal with Oncor.
Eddie & Wanda Rueffer from Princeton, Texas
March 9th, 2013
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Crooked Plain and Simple
The absolute worst service ever. Steer clear folks save yourself the trouble.
Randy from Arlington, Texas
April 10th, 2013
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Customer service is nearly non-existant
I've been with TXU for under a month. I already regret it. I've had to call customer service for two issues already. First problem is their automated answering service. You have to answer numerous questions to try to get where you need to. When you finally get someone, bet they aren't in the U.S. I immediately asked for someone in a U.S. office. I got bill after only 5 days with them and it was for over a 1/3 of my normal bill. It included about $2 in bogus charges which was what I called them about. They did take that off.
I had to call them 3 separate times today to get my issue taken care of going thru that d&*( phone chain each time. The first time I actually got an American and she was trying to get things straightened out. She put me on hold and the next thing I knew some guy I could barely understand got on the line. He couldn't get me back to her. He disconnected me trying. The 2nd time I got someone in El Salvador who transferred me to an American office, only to get a horrible connection. After about 30 seconds, I got cut off again. It took a 3rd call and another transfer from who knows where to an American office to finally get something done.
If something doesn't change very quickly, I sure don't see me reupping with them when my contract is done. I tried their customer service section of their website and it doesn't work any better than their phone side.
brent from Tyler, Texas
May 2nd, 2013
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Overpriced and now bad service
TXU has always been the go to provider for overpriced electricity. After they were bought out by a hedge fund, they declared war on customer service and hired customer service agents in Guatemala. I was told by an exec a couple years ago that they were ending that arrangement. But TXU is now just another electricity broker out to make a buck now providing bad customer service along with high prices.
RA from Abilene, Texas
May 16th, 2013
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They will ruin your perfect credit rating
When I moved, not only did I pay my final bill (which was marked " final bill" ) but I also gave them my forwarding address. TXU then sent my name to a collection agency for $30.00. When I complained, the tXU rep apologized and promised to correct the error.Imagine my surprise when I saw the $30 still sitting on my credit reports five years later! TXU doesn't care about consumers . The worst utility company in Texas.
Patricia R from Texas City, Texas
May 21st, 2013
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You WILL regret using TXU
Had TXU before moving out of state. Good company. Moved back and was sand bagged by their CS sign up department. Who signed me up for their MAX plan. My bills were in excess of $700 for two months. When I complained I was told 'we'll check the recordings and get back to you. Seems the recorder was turned off by TXU sales droid. TXU said too bad you pay or else.
Small claims court ruled in my favor yet TXU still dinged my credit. Replace with another provider my bills went down to under $200 per month. been that way for years.
WhyMe from Carrollon, Texas
June 3rd, 2013
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Lack of customer service
My experience today after being with TXU for over 2 years has made me want to switch to a new provider. Admittedly I was late with one payment while out on vacation. I missed the bill in the mail. The next month's bill did not have any warning highlighted to bring attention to the fact there might be a disconnect coming. I paid the bill in whole. The day that the payment was received, the disconnect was issued. Seriously? Less than one month grace period to get payment. This was the one time we were late in 2 years of service with them and we get disconnected with out even a phone call for notice. This is during the summer with temperature getting up to 90 degrees and high humidity. I have a 4 year old and a 6 month old in the house. Also when I called to see what was wrong. They told me nothing. They said we I needed to call Centerpoint Energy to check for a power outage.
Kathleen Carlson from Richmond, Texas
June 3rd, 2013
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25 years and out!
Had them for 30 years, customer service now horrible. Dumping them after 25 years
Dean Pierce from Houston, Texas
June 5th, 2013
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TXU Bait and Switch on rates
Bait and switch gimmicks. I signed up for service based on the rate I was quoted by the rep. Shortly after signing up, I received my Electricity Fact Label notification. The rep signed me up for a tiered plan and the only way I was going to receive the rate I was quoted is if I exceed 2000 KW's. I live alone and will never exceed that amount. I am now stuck paying a much higher rate than my last provider.
NWTX from Houston, Texas
July 6th, 2013
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Customer service and rate higher than my previous electric company
I am a customer of TXU since April 2013 and their customer service is bad. I have to talk to their supervisor just so I can get my questions answered. The TDU charges is not itemize in my bill so I called them. It is higher than my previous electric company. Their customer service kept telling me that it is a "flat" charge. It took me 5 calls and this time I spoke to their supervisor and I got the breakdown of the TDU charges but theirs is higher than the other 2 companies I was with.Watch out on the flyer about a gift card for $150.00 and $250.00 when you sign up. That is a bait and my frustration is over my head. The supervisor said it depends in your plan. Now, when I talked to someone on their 1800 number, they assured me that what is required is just to sign up as a new customer. That is not the case. I called several times to make a follow up on the $150.00 and they all tell me is they are going to mail it out. Three months had passed and today I insisted to be transferred to their supervisor. Oh well, good I only signed up for a year. Never change your carrier for a few penny savings, you will regret!
Lorna Spiotto from Pearland, Texas
July 29th, 2013
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It's true... HIGHEST rates, HORRIBLE service.
We had TXU years ago when we got our first home. The bills always seemed high! No matter what we did to try to lower our usage, our bills were always high. We finally switched to another company with a better rate, and we were SHOCKED at how much we saved. We ended up moving on an Army base, and didn't need an electric company for about 3 years. When we finally moved off post, and to another home in a new town, we again tried TXU. At first, it was ok... THEN they switched to "smart meters" and our bill somehow SKYROCKETED. We had a contract with them, so we were unable to switch companies. Our bill was ALWAYS higher than our friends, some of which had larger homes than we did. We eventually moved to a new home, and brought TXU with us. They convinced my husband their rates were "competitive" and my husband again went with a 1 year contract. BIG mistake. They recently switched to the "smart meters" in this area, and what do you know... skyrocketing bill. Their customer service is not willing to help at all. They even said they would charge us $70 to have someone come and make sure the new meter was functioning properly. Needless to say, we've just signed up with a new company at .06 less per kwh than TXU. We've learned our lesson, and won't be going back.
Ashley from Killeen, Texas
July 30th, 2013
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TXU IS THE WORST COMPANY
DO NOT USE TXU unless you like being lied to and extremely poor service. Bait and swtich tactics a joke a freaking company. They don't tell you when you call to sign up about deposits, early termination fees the lady said they waive etc. Not true as we were late once on payment by a couple days and they want 310.00 deposit, charge 11.90 to let you know you are late and 12.00 late fee. The deposit is what is a joke fine i paid late, I paid late charge me a fee but do not ask for 310 on top, plus tell me i need to pay 150.00 early termination fee when I signed up you said it is waived.
RQ from Trophy Club, Texas
August 13th, 2013
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TXU & Oncore = Two Crooked Companies
I moved to Dallas and contacted TXU and was told by the agent that my rate would be .0866 with all TDSP and TDU (Oncor) charges included, boy was I lied to. So I get over that, and for 6 months my bill stays in the $145 area, until January when it jumped to $472 with me being out of state for two weeks of the month. I called and asked them why it jumped, and was told that I used that much electricity. I responded to them that it was not possible for that to be the case, and that my assessment was that they made an error when they installed the smart meter. The customer service rep told me that Oncor would be more than happy to come back out if I agreed to pay the $70 fee, and that if I didnt want to do that, than I had not choice but to pay the bill or be disconnected which would make it impossible for me to switch providers. I paid, than they have the nerve to ask me to renew, at double the rate I currently pay!! See ya TXU, I ll never return!My contract ends this month, and I was able to find an all inclusive rate with Green Mountain Energy at .1040 per kwh on a 12 month agreement with the help of my employers energy broker. Thank you National1 Energy for getting me this rate!
Disgusted with TXU from Dallas, Texas
August 13th, 2013
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would no longer give 10.2kwh rate after 1 year
Intro price for 2 years was 9.2kwh, then it jumped up as a month to month because we where not aware of any contract! Never had a contract with TXU, and was a customer with them for over 20 years. 4 years ago, I stopped being a customer and changed to Reliant. Next 18 months was a nice low rate, the last 4 months was night mare...15.0kwh with 300-400.00 bills. Next came around a door to door sales woman, with TXU who gave a 9.0kwh we went back to TXU, now in 2013, we have switch again from TXU to StarTex. TXU would not give us the 9.2 rate nor even the 10.2 rate, contact at 10.2 rate was for 1 year, and just expired. Now we have StarTex @ 9.4. we will see how much the difference is shortly.
TWB from Arlington, Texas
August 15th, 2013
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beware of "free anything"
Have always had TXU. In January signed up for "free nights". This has got to be the biggest scam I have ever fallen prey to. My electric bill doubled & continues to rise. Have decided it will be worth the early termination fee just to be done with it.
Geri Carrell from Zavalla, Texas
August 26th, 2013
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Deceptive practices in billing & AutoPay
Ordered new svc for 11/1/13; moved from a distant city. Called 11/2 - they said the elec was on. Moved in next day - no electricity. Called TXU, they sd call Oncor. Oncor & TXU both sd svc was on. A private electician was called in. He worked on the case for 3 consecutive days b4 he finally determined that they had the wrong address. The 1st and 2nd svc. days Oncor came out & checked, sd was on. They had turned it on at the correct address, but the wrong apt. #. Result: 3 days no power & large bill to electrician. They charged me $24 for 11/1 to 11/2 & refused to ever credit that back (was on at wrong apt.) so I just pd it. Pd bill every mo. on line until 9/1, when website sd, "Your plan has expired; pls choose another." Thought was strange since was supposed to be 12 mo plan. Went ahead & selected an autopay plan, the way the website works is you sign up, then at the end they tell you how much they are going to withdraw from your acct. Bill was 133.12; it sd they were withdrawing $403.12, bill showed no explanation for the $270 difference. Spend 3 1/2 hrs on the phone w/ them; they said I pd late each mo. I always pay them on the 2nd. Looking at the billing history, due dates were always at least 2 days after that, sometimes more (their due dates are not consistent mo-to-mo. After 6 calls, 3 1/2 hours they sd I had approved the $403.12. I did not since it did not have another pay button after they tell you how much they are going to debit. you have to sign up first, then at the end they tell you what they are going to debit. I insisted that I had not approved the $403.12, only the $133.12. Each operator would transfer me and usually was disconnected. But 5 of them said they could disconnect me at any time b/c the bill was due 8/15 even though it said online due 9/2! I have never rec'd a late charge or a disconnect letter. I asked them about that; they had on their records the first incorrect address (the first problem I had trying to get it on) even though the website bill had the correct address. At end they never would say whether or not the debit of $403 was coming out the next day or not. They finally trf'd me to the CEO dept. on the 6th call in one day; of course, by that time, that dept was closed. Contacted my bank & had to block the debit card. Total of 4 1/2 hours on the phone ! Dumping them and filing complaint w/ Texas Utility Commission. Be forewarned, if you sign up for TXU you are in for it!
cannot list - they will retaliate from Dallas, Texas
September 2nd, 2013
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scammers!
Wow! I just spent two hours trying to set up an account with txu based on a referral through the refer a friend program. Not even halfway through the process of signing up online it said oops an error occurred please try again or contact customer service...i tried again and in the same spot it "had an error" again...they get all your information except the refer a friend info so they can get you to call them and by then they already know what you want so they set it up over the phone and tell you you will get the visa prepaid gift cards but when you ask them who they are going to send they card for your friend to they cant tell you bc they didnt get that information and they dont care bc they dont plan on sending them anyway. I also didnt get any confirmation email verifying what they were telling me on the phone about my rate and the gift card verification...i was on the phone for two hours transferred to four different people none of which could speak english tying to get them to send me an email confirmation for everything and they couldnt get that accomplished. They think people will get tired of trying to get confirmation in writing and will just take their word for it...well thats not what happened in this case...i decided to get my electricity from another electric company and will be telling my friend who referred me about this incident and they will leave too, because it wasnt just me who would have been getting scammed and ripped off my friend would have been getting cheated out of her gift card which she was entitled to for referring me to txu in the first place. If they dont want to give out gift cards then fine, but they shouldnt advertise that they will just to trick people into signing with them. I didnt even get to a signature page and they were trying to tell me i had already set everything up...uh no, i didnt even finish the application let alone get to a verification page and definitely not a signature page....i will definitely not fall for txu scams again. I thought i would try them since i was referred but now not only did they not gain a customer but they also lost one....and will lose more could be customers in the future if they keep up this fraud...i will also be reporting to the better business bureau!
extremely displeased! from Temple, Texas
September 6th, 2013
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Once Contract is up leaving TXU
I moved into a new house and couldn't bring my prior energy company with me. So I got TXU Wrong thing to do. This company is a RIP OFF. I am the only one living in my house and yet every month my bill is Bigger and Bigger. No matter how less energy I use. I did a test by cutting everything off during the day while I was at work and only used things for 2 hours a day yet my bill amount was larger then the previous bill. I cant wait until my contract is up so I can leave this company and I wont look back.
Vonnie from Copperas Cove, Texas
September 8th, 2013
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Horrible
Txu has to be the largest scam artist in Texas with some if the highest rates around to the horrible customer service. I would avoid this company, many of the plans that they offer come with a catch and if you are not careful you will get roped into having to pay large fees if you find that you are dissatisfied with their customer service and would like to move to a company whom offers better rates. I have live in an apartment and travel quiet a bit so my electric usages is low when comparing my bill to my neighbors who is with a different company their bill is 100 dollars less than mine. When confronting TXU customer service about a possible billing problem I was told that I should turn the A/C off, WHAT?! I will be leaving this company and taking business elsewhere and would recommend many others do the same maybe they will get the message.
Bill from North Hills, Texas
September 8th, 2013
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thieves, dumb rules
After enrolling in to an 8 month contract, and giving 330 dollar deposit, I was told that I could get back my money, the last month from my contract I gave a late payment, I called on to claim my deposit I had, ind they said I couldnt till I got 12 months without a late payment, wtfk the contract was 8 months thats a really dumb and abusing company I cancelled the frikin account, customer service is horrible hang up on u and when on hold its like they are answering other calls, well never get this compantly I should of reaserched first . I hope no one lands into this bull one way or another ur not goin to like it..
Roger Olivares from Hidalgo, Texas
September 10th, 2013
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TXU will steal your money
My fixed rate plan recently ended and I found that my rate skyrocketed from 8c kwh to 14c kwh. My bill was close to $500 for the month. I called customer service and they told me that they sent out a renewal letter, but I'm sure that I never received it. Of course they couldn't help me with my electrical bill for this month. The renewal letter was likely not sent out so they could double my rate and take my money. Anyway, they took my money and I'll likely get another big bill this month until I can get switched over to an honest electrical provider. An awful, awful company.
Mike from League City, Texas
September 17th, 2013
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"Free Nights"
In July, we changed our plan to include free nights. To anyone that is considering this or is currently in this plan, it's a trick. Instead of 0.14 per kWh, it has gone up to 0.17 per kWh. It increases your bill!! Our first bill was $210, when before it was around $160. Our base charge has gone up $4. Also, they distribute the amount you don't pay at night into the mornings and evenings, so don't be fooled. I've made up my mind. I have to switch to another company, and I advise others to do the same. The cancellation fee will be worth it because if we stay with this plan, we will have to pay that amount anyways.
Carl from Plano, Texas
September 22nd, 2013
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TXU Another ENRON in the Making
My TDU charges with these criminals have went from $10 to $80 a month. Now my bill that was around $150 a month is now around $150 plus $80 TDU charges. And the Texas PUC rubber stamp what these thieves at TXU do just like they did with ENRON.
Bob Wayne from Spring, Texas
October 7th, 2013
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Do Not Trust TXU
The worst company I have ever dealt with.. They do not honor their contracts, they do not honor their pricing - For a company this size, buyer beware! They will hike your rates without notice, mine doubled.. Their escalation and service is a joke and don't even get me started about their IVR! Go with anyone other than TXU
Bill from Plano, Texas
October 9th, 2013
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Unethical! Renewal was a scam!
I suppose this is how they make their money, but when I was renewing my contract with TXU I received no letter of renewal in the mail and then they called to renew with me. They told me that my current plan was being cancelled and that they were switching me to a comparable plan that would not raise my rate. The customer service representative that took care of my order did not help me understand the plan I was receiving and left boatloads of information out about what would be the new arrangement. The thing that is the most unethical and upsetting is that she didn't help me understand my options. She just told me that this plan would be the best one for me and told me why, but as I'm sure you can gather, my first bill came, and this was not the case. We like in a 650 square foot apartment and the bill amount for the last two months has been around $250 and $180. Does that sound like a "good deal" to you? I have spoken with their customer service department including various supervisors on multiple occasions and they are unwilling to budge. I now I have to pay the $150 cancellation fee to switch plans or to leave TXU. I am taking the hit because I'm paying them the $150 anyway in inflated cost. I will never be returning to TXU and you should count the cost before you consider making any kind of arrangement with them yourself. I would NEVER recommend their service to anyone I care about, or a stranger for that matter.
Adam S from Lewisville, Texas
October 13th, 2013
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Txu will be disconnecting me on Oct 31 for 20.00 past due . They will not allow me to make another payment arrangement even though I get paid on the 11/5. I paid everything I could possibly pay. Do not use Txu go somewhere else.
J from Mesquite, Texas
October 28th, 2013
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Solar Customers Beware Free Nights!
All solar customers must beware of TXU Free Nights Program. At first it sounds like a dream come true. You make your own energy in the daytime, you switch your high energy use to night time, such as pools, dishwashers, laundry and air conditioners. But TXU software is not set up to deal with solar customers. When they download the daily data from your TDU they bring down both what you consumed and what you delivered back to the grid and add it together! So your usage shows up as both what you generated and consumed! So bills that should be showing a credit to you show a balance due. This is particularly problematic in the summer months when a solar customer is producing a maximum amount of energy and delivering it back to the grid. TXU collects a percentage data all month long of what is used for Mornings, Evenings and Nights. And they split this data based on both what you produced and delivered. They sum together BOTH produced and delivered because their software is not set up to distinguish between the two data sets that they receive daily from the TDU. Then they get the real usage number from Oncor or whoever your TDU is. Now it is less than what you actually consumed. BUT! TXU is applying the percentages that TXU collected over the time frame of the month to the final Oncor TDU number. And it ends up costing you much more than you should pay! Because their percentages are a total of both what you gave back and delivered and what you used. I only have 3 examples to date. My September bill was $123.67. Should have been $10.52. My October bill should have been $9.35. Was $46 57. My November bill should have been $8.77 was $20.67. But I know this will get MUCH worse in the summer when I am generating like crazy due to the long days. The more electricity I make. the higher my bills will be. Please be aware I have notified everyone I can at TXU. And I will take it to the Texas Public Utilities Commission if necessary both Informally (no hearing) and Formally (with hearing and a judge). But meanwhile if you are a solar customer, until I get this sorted out don't do it! I will post a positive update if I can get them to hear me. So far I am being stonewalled and there has been no response or communication.
Luci Hundley from Rockwall, Texas
November 18th, 2013
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Fraud & scammers
Living in an apartment I was receiving a monthly bill averaging $350 a month from TXU energy, therefore, i decided to switch to a different company, and when asking about my deposit witch was $400 they informed me that it's been deducted from a previous month bill which was aprox. $650 again I live in an apartment & if I don't pay my last bill it would be reported to collection.I don't believe this sh......t, someone has to stop them from scamming people.I strongly advise you to avoid dealing with this company.
Wally K from Houston, Texas
November 26th, 2013
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Scam and rip off ( charged a return fee on a debt card ) Really ?
So I just got off the phone with a txu customer service agent to inquire why my scheduled payment had not been posted to my account . As the agent looked up my account she tells me that the payment was denied by the bank and was returned . I said excuse me the money is there . She said no ma'am it is not . She then told me on my new to bill I would have a return check fee . I said ma'am this is my debt card no check has been used . She said well there would be this charge on my next bill due to it being returned .I hung up at this point and went to the bank . I sat down with the banking agent and asked why my txu bull payment was returned . The banking agent then tells me THAT NO txu bill payment had even came through . I then pull up my txu online account to discover that the scheduled payment had been canceled . I called txu back to give them all of the information that i had to hear that oh well i would still be charged a return checkfee . This is the final straw on top of several other billing problems . I'm gone , we are looking for new electricity providers
LeNae from Fort Worth, Texas
December 20th, 2013
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TXU New Service
I've had TXU electric for over 25 years I have a business account as well as a home account. We built a new house and I called to get electrical service to it because the existing one was too far away from the other one. Well TXU informed me that in order to get new service I need to pay a $395.00 deposit. Really ?I've always paid my bill maybe not on time but when they call and remind me I pay it right then, Im only human, I've never asked for extentions or any extra consideration, I just work out of town and sometimes I can't always get to a computer. I am leaving TXU as soon as Reliant energy gets the electrical lines ran to my new house. So long suckers.
Scott Goble from Tyler, Texas
December 22nd, 2013
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awful customer service
1100 sq ft house, well insulated, gas heated, gas stove, gas dryer. latest bill $257.60. called yesterday and talked to El Salvador. asked to talk to someone in USA and gave up after holding for over 30 min. called back today and talked to someone in Panama, later someone in Guatemala. talked to 2 women in Abilene, talked to 3rd woman who refused to say where she was somewhere in Texas. 3rd woman told me supervisor, Don, would call me back when he returned from vacation. don't know when that may be . didn't think deregulated rip offs was good idea.
Ian Foley from Roiund Rock, Texas
December 27th, 2013
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Dec 2013 Ice Storm Energy Abuse
There was a massive ice storm in Dallas beginning on Dec. 6, 2013. TXU claimed we used more kilowatt hours during the storm, when in fact we used less. Our call to the company was useless, and the service agent tried to claim we used more energy than we did. AS SOON AS I CAN I WILL CHANGE PROVIDERS, SO PLEASE AVOID TXU AT ALL COSTS.
Adadevoh from McKinney, Texas
January 2nd, 2014
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Outrageous TDU charge/excessive one month usage bill
After receiving an excessively high bill that I have been trying to get answered, to no avail, I also noticed that I was billed $97.51 TDU delivery on this same bill. I sent this company a picture of my meter that proves I am using 50% less than what they are claiming. And no one has even bothered to address the $97.51. Instead I get an insulting lecture on how to conserve energy (hello check out all my other bills. They are less than $100 for the most part). I also received from the executive branch the number to call to get help paying my bill. Folks, I never claimed to have an inability to pay it. Terrible. Terrible company. If you can, choose another carrier. Been in Texas since 1988. Always had TXU. Now I plan on doing the research to change.
Deborah Stevenson from Salado, Texas
January 2nd, 2014
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single mother of 3 late on bill 1day assessed a 400.00 deposit
i can not beleive that i left the other energy provider for this... i was so thrilled they had given me a 200 visa reward card, monthly payments were not bad. i was late on the previous moths bill which was only 59.00 but around Christmas time and work being so slow i couldnt pay it then i finally got but forgot to make the payment by one day!!!! they have added a 400.00 deposit. how am i going to afford this it would be cheaper and reasonable to go with another carrier. they have on their bill we help needed families yeah right help them find a spot right under a bridge!!!! i hate the fact that because of my human error i was late by 1 day but the fact that they see i am struggling to make my bills on time for that small amount and they turn around and add 400.00 are you serious. like how do you come up with that amount. when i originally was looking for service the deposit was 150.00 now for an existing customer they charge 400.00. they treat new clients liek royalty to bring them then make hard for existing clients. we will be canceling our service with this company and will not be coming back. i have heard great things about reliant and ambiant!!!!!
Teio Girl from Dallas, Texas
January 8th, 2014
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I believe there is MAJOR fraud going on with this company
Just received my latest bill for the month of December. TXU is claiming that we used almost $540 last month. To date, i have never had a bill over $300.
The shady thing is that i live in a 1500sqft house. How I know they are running a con is that there was an ice storm last month and we were completly without power for 4.5 days. In addition to that, we traveled over the holiday and were gone for 12days. During that time all lights were off except for a few LED bulbs, the thermostat was turned down to 60 and we turned off our electric water heater. Basically they claim that we used twice the electricity in only 15 active days than we did all prior months.
Called to complain and were basically told tough s**t. They said there was no way they could have made an error and that we must pay the bill in full. BEWARE OF THIS FRAUD OF A COMPANY.
Josh from Dallas, Texas
January 9th, 2014
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RUN LIKE HELL !! TXU ARE THIEVES !!!
Do Yourself a big Favor Run like hell.
Avoid these thieves !!! They will dupe you then rob you blind .
They honestly dont give a damn. Forget customer service it does not exist here.
I am a divorced single mother with one child living in a one bedroom apt.
The charges have risen every single month the last bill was over 350 dollars in one period - i could not believe my eyes.. They make me pay half then 3days before the second half is due they started sending me disconnection threats ( and i mean threats - there is no way it can be classed as a notice) - i had already agreed with an agent when to pay the second half.... Now i have no cash to pay for food for my child an I and my next paycheck is over a week away.
As far as i know i had a good relationship with this company until July 2013 when i was duped into a years contract..... Take my advice and avoid these thieves !!!
If i could rate properly they would get a big fat zero !!!
S. Putney from Odessa. Texas., Texas
January 16th, 2014
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Our ussage makes no sense
Signed on with TX Dec 2012 our usage stayed pretty moderate thru August under 1000 KWh during that period we received assistance on our bill (May - Aug) Sept & Oct our usage skyrocketed to 1300 KWh then Nov & Dec it dropped to under 1000 KWh and then Jan shot up to 1300 KWh again, this makes no sense to me, June - Aug we ran 3 window ac's and 2 ceiling fans pretty much all the time, From Nov up until now. we have used 1 radiator heater and one fan heater just enough to take the chill of in the morning in the evening while we get dressed during the day they are off my wife uses an electric blanket as needed to warm the bed before she gets in to it and occasionally she wakes up in the middle of the night chilly puts it on to warm up then turns it off.. We have no washer or dryer and our stove is gas and we have installed energy efficient light bulls throughout the whole house so our bill to go up that high makes no sense to us. The Base charges, & TDU charges alone are $50 a month I am on Social Security Disability income of $815 a month and cannot afford a $200 a month Electricity bill.
Michael D Baker from Grand Prairie, Texas
January 18th, 2014
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Free Weekends? Not Really
I signed up for the Free Weekends plan in July 2013. The Energy Charge per kilowatt hour shown on my bill is almost twice as high as what I was paying before signing up for this plan. The bill shows an "average price you paid this month" which INCLUDES the weekend hours and makes it seem like you are paying a lower rate. On a recent bill, the kWh for weekday days/nights was 18.4 cents, but the average kWh for the month was $13.0 cents. So TXU still gets its money. And if I cancel early, they will charge me a fee of $150.00.
Lois from Dallas, Texas
January 19th, 2014
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you`ll get ripped off
my bill was pretty steady until it hit june and it started jumping higher and higher then came aug I got not ! bill but 3 bills in one month ... customer service forget half the time they dont answer ,or they cant help u
Amiee Turner from Harker Heights, Texas
January 23rd, 2014
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Ripped off by TXU
10/25/13, I phoned TXU in regards to my electricity contract expiring. I spoke with Kayla to determine if I could continue my current Mega Plan. She spoke with a supervisor who approved the continuation of my plan additional 12 months. After receiving my January bill, my plan had been changed without my knowledge. My energy charge was higher and new charges were added to my bill. These charges were a Base Charge and TDU delivery charge. 01/06/14, I spoke with TXU supervisor Mike who reviewed the call with Kayla and agreed that TXU did approve continuation of the Mega Plan, however he was required to send the request to the Issue Referral Department. 01/23/14, I spoke Taisa (Issue Referral Dept) and while she agreed that I was told I could stay with the Mega Plan by a TXU representative, the TXU supervisor who approved this was wrong. Taisa said TXU would not continue the plan as promised. Taisa would credit my account for $100.00, but not for all the additional charges. A good resolution would have been to credit my bill to equal what a Mega Plan payment would have been and then to reevaluate my electric plan with TXU. The bottom line is TXU quoted me a rate and then billed me at a much higher rate. Upon reviewing the issue it was concluded that it was unfortunate that I that I was told TXU would continue my plan when they wouldnt. I would be billed for the more expensive plan they placed me on.
Jan S from Arlington, Texas
January 23rd, 2014
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December 2013 Bill-- Fraudulent surge in reported usage.
For customers who have been getting suspiciously high peaks in usage that do not correspond to what they know was supplied to their residence, I believe TXU has been intentionally and artificially raising the bills of these customer accounts for some time in the winter in order to help fund their persistent financial difficulties. I have been a long time customer and have seen in the past two years for December a usage on my bill that would be ridiculous to even assume we have been using but could easily on the part of TXU be justified since its colder in the winter time and energy consumption would naturally increase. I expect an increase in usage but given the square footage of my home, spending less time in the residence during December and keeping units off intentionally (or not even functioning to turn on) there is no way the 9,000 kWH they are charging us for---at nearly $1300 from the $327 we paid in November, makes any sense. I have reached out to TXU customer service and they claim that this must be accurate. I am prepared to go to the Public Utility Commission with these figures and evidence to support my claims and would be interested to hear from others who have noticed the same problem.
TXU Acct #900027330664 from Fort Worth, Texas
January 24th, 2014
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No.
I called about a mistake that I saw on my bill. The agent kept trying to explain to me what "energy consumption" meant (like insultingly defining it for me) and said that that was the amount I was responsible for paying, etc. I repeatedly had to tell him that I KNOW what the bill says but that the bill was NOT right. He acted annoyed when I asked to speak with a supervisor, and the supervisor herself had an arrogant I-dare-you-to-challenge-me tone the whole time she was talking to me, saying that she can't guarantee that they will be able to resolve my problem. Several days later I received an e-mail where they simply confirmed that they had resolved the issue, but they didn't even apologize in the e-mail for the mistake and the hour that I had to spend on the phone. It was like, "We fixed the problem. Thank you." As soon as my contract ends, I will be switching over to another company.
TXU Energy Customer from Fort Worth, Texas
January 27th, 2014
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Bad years ago, just as bad now
I had TXU several years ago when I lived in Austin, TX. I had a very bad experience with them where they cut off my power for three days after refusing to extend the due date of my bill a few days until I got paid. TXU does not let you call in and extend your due date all willy-nilly, you have to be APPROVED for an extension, and if you aren't, well, nuts to you. It was the middle of August, with temperatures of 90+ degrees and I was without power for three miserable days until I got paid. Fast-forward to current times. Like an idiot, I decided to give TXU another chance, mostly because their 100% renewable energy rates were so attractive. So I signed up with them for the duration of my lease, 1 year. Yeah, I know. Stupid. Anyway, after several issues with billing and attempting to understand the fast-speaking foreign customer service reps, I decided I was done with TXU and switched to another service. I don't care about the contract, and think of me what you will, but I was done. Today, a delinquent bill collector called me and threatened me with "forwarding my delinquent bill to my new energy provider so it would be on my new bill", I couldn't help but laugh in his ear. Really, TXU? What liars. I went onto TXU's live chat feature and have in writing, the confirmation that this isn't true, possible, and definitely not legal. Thank you, live chat, for providing me with evidence if I ever should need it.I am so glad I ditched these stupid, lying scumbags, contract be darned. Stay away from TXU.
Lori from Baytown, Texas
January 27th, 2014
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Camouflaged Rip Off - SEEK ANOTHER COMPANY
The free nights and weekends is a complete rip off and the cost of the difference is on the back end. Matter of Fact TXU is not a customer friendly company. I always heard things about them but now it has internalized to be true and accurate. I was billed for $676.25 for 23 days. Single, 2100sqft home and always working. When I am not home my thermostat is set at 60. There should be some type of investagations to take place with this company. And the only response you will get is "the charges are accurate to your reading" this is ridiculous and I will be switching immediately.
David from Dallas, Texas
January 29th, 2014
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TXU Con / Scam
I just received my "Loyalty Reward" card from TXU via Citibank. Most folks would be jumping for joy to get the card, but that is because they don't understand the SCAM it really is. To use the card, you must activate it. When you activate the card, you automatically ding your credit score because you now have more credit available. You must also give Citibank all of your personal info which means you are inviting Citibank to flood you with mail and loan offers, thus possibly increasing your debt. In addition, by forming this "relationship" with Citibank you are giving them permission to give your info to any of their "related businesses. At the same time, TXU gets a kick back every time you use the card and also knows they can sell / supply your contact info to other would be opportunists that want your money.The whole "Loyalty Reward" debit card thing is just a big CON / SCAM job to get into your wallet.
G. Willis from Houston, Texas
January 30th, 2014
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Totally Fraudulent
The company estimates your usage according to temperatures and size of dwelling. They overestimate my bill continuously and I have to argue with them for hours and speak to numerous Supervisors before anything is accomplished. The end result has previously been a partial adjustment to my bill. Now they are refusing to correct my bill. They are claiming actual meter readings by another company when the residence was unoccupied and all electric appliances disconnected and no CH & A in the dwelling. An obvious and blatant intentional act by TXU to illegally collect additional revenue from their customers. If they overcharge all their customers by estimating their bill, historically approximately 60% of the customers will simply pay it and not complain. The means 100s of millions of dollars of increased revenue for TXU. This keeps their stock prices over evaluated. Join me in a Class action lawsuit against TXU and Texas-New Mexico Power to stop their illegal actions against the citizens of Texas.
Fred Oden from Lewisville, Texas
February 12th, 2014
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TXU doesn't care about loyal customers
I have been with TXU since 2005. I have stayed with this company for this long simply because I didn't have the time to look around for better deals (I work full time and I'm also a full time student). This past year was my breaking point...I paid a bill over the automated system (~$250 a month for a one bedroom apt!!); when I checked my bank account they had taken the payment out twice. I called to explain to the customer service rep what had happened and they said they would take care of the problem. I asked the rep if everything was ok with my account and she said everything was fine. MONTHS pass by and again I was paying my bill over the automated system and I heard the charges were ~$450, shocked I call after work to make sure the amount was for the bill I had just paid and the upcoming months bill. To my surprise the rep said it was my passed due amount. I explained to the rep that I never miss a payment simply because I don't want to pay the reconnection fee or be without electricity for a few days. The first rep I spoke to about this matter said it was because I canceled a payment earlier that year...the SAME payment they had charged me TWICE for. I explained to the rep what had happened but she acted as if I were lying!!! The second person I spoke to gave me the same answer as the first...then the third person I spoke to said it was from an unpaid bill in APRIL OF 2011..... I was speaking to the reps about the matter in 2013!! I told the rep I would have to look at my bank statements to make sure I paid the bill (I knew I did because as I have stated I ALWAYS pay the bill, but I needed proof). I had to get ahold of my bank to request bank statements for March 2011, April 2011, and May 2011 to make sure all those months were paid. When I received my bank statements... sure enough all those months were paid. I called the reps back to explain to them I had proof of the payments I had made back in 2011... but this time the rep said it was for ANOTHER missed payment!!!! I was furious.. it was by far the most frustrating experience I have EVER had with any company I have done business with... after all these years this is how they were treating a loyal customer???!!?? I have learned a very hard lesson with TXU and I am now exploring my options with other energy providers. I DO NOT recommend TXU to anyone with limited time to speak to reps for almost an hour EACH call or limited time to research random payments from years ago.TXU: Please DO NOT try to give me a generic apology for what has happened to me after reading this review; I have heard enough fake apologies from TXU reps to last me a lifetime.
Rose from Arlington, Texas
February 18th, 2014
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Highest bills ever since Nov 2013
Our electric bill has been higher than any we've ever received in over 8 years. In November 2013, our bill went from $170 to $525 in February. And what's with the TDU Delivery Charge of $120? This is ridiculous, as we have our thermostat programmed to 65 degrees. I called TXU and of course they said we had more usage during the last 4 months. I've had enough and we're searching for a new provider.
Alexander from DeSoto, Texas
February 22nd, 2014
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FRAUD
This I the WORST company I have EVER dealt with. I have paid TXU almost 1500.00 in a 3 month for a house that is less than 1500 sq ft. I got my first bill over $500 and freaked out....so I turned my central heat OFF completely. Yet for two additional months my bill continues to increase the last one being 578.00 . They continue to say its because of my heater..NOT TRUE ITS NOT ON!!! I believe they must be charging me based !!on my neighbors usage...the reps are not helpful and sound scripted.. Again worst compay
Dissatisfied Customer from Cedar Hill, Texas
March 2nd, 2014
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WORST SERVICE EVER!!
Ordered service online on a Wednesday which THEY messed up the order and was still fighting to have my service turned on 6 days later. The 3 different supervisors I had to speak with we're of no help what so ever, and definitely were NOT trained in customer service or how to do their jobs! This all happened when the outside temperatures were in the single digits and wind chill factors were below zero. My house is all electric! They couldn't care less what I had to endure while they were snuggled up warmly in their own homes! So now I'm stuck with a plan that I DIDNT WANT and would have to shell out hundreds of dollars in "cancellation fees" if I changed it. They gave me a plan that would only benefit them financially instead of what I ORDERED AND WANTED!! These people are less than professional, have absolutely no heart when it comes to the people who PAY THEIR SALARIES, and only care about how much they can STEAL from the customer! I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone and will be changing my service to another company as soon as I'm able to cancel this service without having to fork over my hard earned money just so they can "remotely" shut my service off. Extremely dissatisfied!!
Peggy from Ft Worth, Texas
March 3rd, 2014
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Liars
TXU sent me an offer asking me to come back to them. They offered a 125 dollar gift card and promised to mail it to me after I paid my first bill on time. I paid my first bill from them in December 2013 and it is now March 2014 with no gift card. I have called and been given excuses as to why the card was not mailed. The first excuse was the weather. The second excuse was no reason other than the problem has been escalated. TXU PROMISED If I signed with them again I would be paying the same or a little less than I paid when I was with them previously. The agent that signed me up pulled my previous bills from my previous account with them and said she looked at what I previously paid them per kilowatt and that is the price she would lock me in with if I switched back to them. BIG LIE!! I called and requested a recording of our conversation so that I could prove what I was told. And as you can guess no recording of our conversation exists. I am paying a lot more than I was paying the other company that TXU convinced me to switch from. I am tired of the lies and being overcharged. Do not fall for their gift card GIMMICK and switch like I did. You will be very sorry if you do. Run FAST from TXU!!
Julia from Fort Worth, Texas
March 4th, 2014
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Do not use TXU
I have been a customer for just under a year. I pray the next year comes quickly or I move to an apartment soon. I signed up via a flyer I received in the mail. That should have been my first warning. The features were nice and was told I would get $250.00 check in the mail after a few months of loyal service. The rate was competitive and I was using Stream with a variable rate. good some month, not so good on others. The first bill came in and nothing was said as my daughter paid it. A few months later she asked me to look at it and I was floored right away. I looked at the rate which was now several cents higher that the plan summary read in the flyer. Apparently, their plan summary did not mention the hidden fees not included in their rate which brought the rate to even higher than my previous provider. My apologies to Stream for shopping around. At least they were honest and not misleading or falsely advertising their plan details. I travel for my job and know I might be late in some months but choose to pay the late fee. Well that was different also. The second time I was late, I was hit with a $400.00 dollar fee on top of my bill bringing it to over $600.00 dollars. It took thirty five minutes each time and four calls to contact them. I called and told them that I was not made aware of this particular feature. If I had know of it, I would never have signed up. They said it was in the welcome package. Well that was convenient. tell me after I get in. It was buying a bad used car. Just a terrible experience. I am selling the house this year. I must admit, much of this rush now is to get out of this contract with this company. the absolute worst company I have ever been with and I tell everyone I know or meet to stay away. No one like to hear about the bad features after you make the purchase. TXU is a bad choice for those who expect honesty and integrity. Be warned...BTW is there a negative choice for experience as I found nothing good or easy accept ordering the service which was quick. Imagine that...
Abe from Corpus Christi, Texas
March 10th, 2014
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LEAVING!!!!
TXU is a joke! I have had their service for 11+ years and since December 2013, my bills have been the highest they've ever been! I live in a 655 sq. ft. apartment and there is NO way in the world that my electric bill should be over $100 a month for 3-4 months straight! My bill has always averaged between $60-$70 a month. I unplug mostly everything in my house that doesn't require constant electricity such as my major appliances. When I'm home, my AC/heat isn't on unless it is absolutely unbearable. I sent in a request to have my account reviewed and all they said was that "it's appears to be accurate" and then mentioned that back in July of 2012 my bill was $120. Ummm hello!?! What about the other 131 months I've been in the same apartment, with the same electric provider????! That was the first problem. The second one is for my January bill, I had to make payment arrangements because of some things that happened beyond my control. I made the arrangement for February 17th. Well, I went online to schedule a payment to be taken out of my account on the 17th and apparently I didn't save it or something happened where it didn't save. I come home on the 19th and my lights are off. I call TXU and ask them what's going on and they told me that I didn't keep my arrangement. I told them that I did, at least I thought I did. I checked it and my bank account and the payment didn't post. I made the payment right then and asked the lady if they could waive the reconnect fee as a courtesy. She told me to call back once the fee hits my account and they could help me with it. So I get my bill this month and it's on there. Lastnight I call TXU and speak with someone, whom I could barely understand and hear because it sounded like they were in a bar or something with the background noise and I tell her my situation. She says ok, let me look at your account. She leaves me on hold for 15 MINUTES!! Then comes back and says, "I'm sorry, at this time we can't waive the fee because you've paid your bill late a few months". REALLY??! I told her I'm aware of that but in 11 years I've NEVER had my electricity disconnected with the exception of once and that wasn't my fault, it was TXU's fault and they disconnected mine by mistake; it should've been someone else's. I told her to transfer me to a supervisor. She transferred me to Mike (her name was Maria). He told me the same thing. I told him well, I will find another energy provider and change immediately and yall can send me a finally bill and I'll pay you all $5 a month until it's paid off. He said, well, we can only provide a waiver once per calendar year to an account. I told him I HAVEN'T HAD TO HAVE A FEE WAIVED IN 11 YEARS!!!!! He said, I will go ahead and credit your account as a courtesy. Really? Thank you. {sarcasm} I am shopping around right now for other energy providers because TXU is ridiculous! I will find someone else who appreciates my loyalty because apparently it's not important to TXU.Good riddance!
Shalonda from Haltom City, Texas
March 13th, 2014
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THE WORST ELECTRIC COMPANY
I just want to say how frustrating this energy company. I had a very bad experience with them, would not elaborate it and as I read other reviews I realize I AM not the only client who's disappointed with TXU. I could not wait my plan to over with this company. THE WORST. I wish I DID NOT SIGN UP. VERY POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE....and everything....I was with reliant for several years. I regret I changed service....
danna from Houston, Texas
March 28th, 2014
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Unhappy customrer
rate them right along with AT&T, & that's as bad as it gets...... customer friendly lacking, their telephonerobotic response is a service from hell, typical of all companies who care very little about customer service. Their cost is outrageous. There is no customer loyalty on pricing unless you agree to their gimmicks & lock in on some stupid contract, totally disregarding the fact of being a loyal customer for YEARS!!!!!!!........hate that!!!
Billy from Pottsboro, Texas
April 28th, 2014
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Ridiculous Servise
I signed up with them a year ago when I bought a new house. I was charged $140 for the first 20 days when I was not even moved into the house. I called them and ask them to cancel service and they ask me to pay $300 cancellation fee. Representative whom I talked with was rude and was not trying to help me but he was interested in ripping me off completely. They promised me 13.9cents per kilowatt with free night and on my first bill (and all the other bills), I saw the charge of 18.5cents per kilowatt. I called and ask them why is that and representative responded rudely that I have to use 2000KWH every month to get that price. I strongly recommend not to go with this provider. I am waiting for my contract to be over with them and definitely I will not recommend this service to any of my friends, family members or colleagues. They are very unprofessional and seems like they are trying to make good money. The only time you will have experience of best costumer service when you call them for the first time to start their service. Look at all these reviews and it will be clear how good this service is. I wish, I would have seen this page before signing contract with them. Good news is I have to survive only one more year with them.
Jigar from Dallas, Texas
May 11th, 2014
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No such thing as "Free Nights"!
TXU purposely hid the true kilowatt charge in their Free Nights plan. They advertise 13.9 cents but if you use less it is at least 50% higher. This is probably the worst SCAM I've seen from a major company in a long time. I had Market Edge until last September when I switched because of the very deceptive offer. My bill has been much higher & I really try to turn off & unplug everything during the day, run the ac rarely. The price per kilowatt goes up dramatically the less you use, so it really is an underhanded play on their part. Also when you call w/ a problem about your service, you're referred to Oncore. They refuse to deal w/ their local service provider on your behalf. TXU drops the ball in the customer's court, even though you're paying them, not Oncore. What company dismisses your concern and routes you to their contractor immediately with out blinking an eye? They are owned by the same parent company- who is going belly up! So looks like robbing people blind will soon come to close.
Corrina from Fort Worth, Texas
May 21st, 2014
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They destroyed my credit
I had great credit until recently because of TXU! I shut off my electricity in June 2012 cause where I was moving offered free electric. Whoever I spoke to at TXU I paid her my final bill and she told me I did not owe them anything else. A YEAR LATER I get a call from a collection company saying I owe TXU over $100! I did not receive ANY bills from TXU! I fought this for over a year until I finally paid it so my husband and I can get a house. And then today (May 22 2014) I get an alert on my credit report that TXU turned me in again for $56 dropping my credit score 35 points!! It takes YEARS to rebuild credit and thanks to TXU I'm starting over again! I will not refer any of my friends or acquaintances to this company
Ashley B from Odessa, Texas
May 22nd, 2014
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Owner
Changed our plan without our consent after being a 15+ year customer to a higher rate plan.
Scott Bartolome from Richardson, Texas
May 24th, 2014
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Thank you!
Thank you all for the honest reviews. I was about to bite on what sounded like a great offer. With today's economy, one of the things I look for is flexibility. If you have to put a $400.00 deposit for being one day late, forget it. More and more people in the United States are seemingly living paycheck to paycheck. I, more or less, do the same. For a family of five, it's not worth the risk. My alternator might go out that week, or my window at my house might have been broken unintentionally or one of my kids might get sick, in which case, my paycheck gets smaller and my medical expense got higher. That's one week. What happens 3 weeks later? Some unexpected expense. What, I can't have 1 extra day and you want 400 more now? I can see it now. Company's are eventually going to have to catch on and adjust, just as we have been forced to do. I make enough money to the point that my wife would not have to work if it was 15 years ago. Now we both work and get paid a nice salary, yet we still struggle, and that is only with necessary expenses. Sorry to vent on TXU, but soon all (most) companies are going to have to adjust instead of looking for different ways to gain revenues, without any additional services. Thanks posters! Please keep it up so the rest of us can make more informed decisions.
Chris Cable from Corpus Christi, Texas
May 25th, 2014
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Terrible Service, Will lose my business
I am very, very disappointed in this company's service. I signed up for the free night plan, which at the time began at 10pm and ended at 6am. Months passed, and I noticed commercials on TV were now advertising that the nights now began at 9pm instead of 10pm, which is a big difference because those are the hours which I (and most others) use energy the most. I called to see if my plan was also adjusted to beginning at 9pm, only to find that it was not, and that they would not adjust it unless I completely renewed my contract with them for another year. In my opinion, if you are offering the same exact plan, with the same prices, then those already-paying customers should be the first to have their contracts adjusted to 9pm, as they are your loyal customers. Instead, it seems to be quite the opposite, where the loyal customers are put in the back of the line and forced to renew their contract entirely. Sure, that will make you some more money for the next six months, but you are losing me as a customer after that, and I will now be telling all of my friends to also not use your company as a electric provider in the future. I hope the extra hour of taking my money was worth it.
Mehrad Anonymous from Dallas, Texas
May 29th, 2014
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Charged extra
Im new to the dfw area and the way electric companies work is still confusing to me. I searched around and found txu talk to the lady on the phone who explained stuff to me very well but i guess she forgot to say how txu will take more money than needed. I just noticed that my total charges was 127$ but they charged me 143$ when i called them the guy said oh well you set that up. WHY would anyone set it up to take more money out than needed. I did not sign up for that. he was hesitate to even refund the money but it will be credited to my last bill. I will not being doing any business with txu again.
sgt from Arlington, Texas
May 30th, 2014
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CROOKS
This is my second review. IM extremely pissed off with this company. They signed me up for average billing that i did not sign up for! They never sent me a welcome packet. When i called mult times to check on pricing because my plan was up soon they never once decided to correct me on my exp date of my plan. So now of course because they are money hungry they want to charge me a cancellation fee of 150. Had id been correct then i would have waited to change my plan to another place. yes i will take some fault for not reading my bill saying when it was up I was a month off but idk how many times i said it was up on this date and no one in there office corrected me. Its sad that they would even take money like that from someone. I got papers in the mail regarding some crap with them so one that looks bad on them. and then you took extra money out each month. I will never do buisness with them again . now thanks to them i have to pay extra money that i dont have!!
sgt from Arlington, Texas
June 13th, 2014
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Still up to their old tricks!
I recieved the $350 welcome offer in the mail. The first one I threw away. The second one got me thinking about it. I had txu years ago and they were a ripoff then. I left them in 2005 and never looked back. The $350 was tempting until I read all the reviews. So thankful I read them! Obviously, theyre still up to their old tricks. They really need to be stopped from taking advantage of all these people. It should be illegal and they should be put out of business
Maxine from Copperas Cove, Texas
June 17th, 2014
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Loosing too many customers
Customer retention is key to profit earnings. I am new to the area and have seen a 200% increase in our bill. I believe in opportunities for you to keep my business but truly your customer service was unremarkable. I am willing to pay a premium for superb service but through my experience and after reading your reviews I have to dissolve our relationship. I hope your executives are reviewing your ratings because I am not sure how long you will be able to sustain your business with these practices.
Terence Kessee from ROWLETT, Texas
June 21st, 2014
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Free Night plan seems to be a rip off
I have just finished a 1 year contract with TXU on their free night plan. My bills were extremely high for months at a time and then I would get a lower bill. The months where I had the heat and air off seemed to be higher than the summer months where I was running the a/c all the time. I used the energy dashboard (when it wasn't out of service) and it basically showed they were billing me for nights as well. Every time I tried to call customer service the "virtual assistant" made it difficult to get through to customer service. I am calling tomorrow to try and figure out all of this mess and since my contract is up I will probably go with someone else unless they can give me a darn good reason to stay.
Amy Keenan from Garland, Texas
June 22nd, 2014
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300.00 a month for May not even hot yet
This is outrageous 300.00 for may and 80.00 more then same usage last year Good By TXU 30 year customer You suck
Ron from Irving, Texas
June 27th, 2014
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Avoid like a Plague
I just recently moved from a 1800 Sq/ft house to a 690 Sq/ft apt. My Bill for what I am using in the apt is down right disgusting. My projected bill 2 weeks in to my billing cycle is $90 of usage for those 2 weeks, for the entire billing cycle they are projecting it to be $190. My bill in the 1800sq ft home was $130 on a high month. I have a friend that has a 890Sq ft apt in the same complex using Reliant and his bill is under 100. I unfortunately signed a contract plan before speaking to my friend. I spoke with Customer Service who just wanted to me about my A/C that is off. Customer service was more interested in blaming my ac unit than and telling to call 211 for help paying my bill.My bill should not be more than $90 for an entire moth billing cycle. I am so ready to be done with TXU. Hopefully I can find a provider that will help me leave TXU and pay my cancellation fee.
Jeremy from Mesquite, Texas
June 30th, 2014
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Something fishy with the EFL
I smell a scam going on witht the FlexPower month-to-month plan offered by TXU. I went online and could not access the Electricity Fact Label link on their website. This is a mandatory document that shows all the rates and conditions in $ figures. A quick glimpse showed the PDF document has zero kilobyte! Off course, the PR person who monitor this rating section would say that the document works right off bat just to throw us off, or that there's no need for an EFL with this FlexPower plan. Check that link out for yourself. It is strange that the most important document potential customers look at is not available on their site. The TXU call center guy I contacted was not helpful either. He mentioned he could not provide that critical document via email. Guess their reps would later keep refering to this non-working EFL for all their disputes with you. Until that EFL document works again on their site, do not subscribe to their FlexPower plan.
colai79@yahoo.com from Plano, Texas
July 7th, 2014
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If it sounds too good to be true, IT IS!
I had ambit energy for about 4 years, I decided to switch when a door to door salesman persistently came knocking in my door showing rates like 6.4 , he showed me on paper told me I'd be saving more than $100 a month and on top if that I was getting a discount , I got my first bill today , average price per kilowatt 13.3 plus tdu charges of $78!!! Bringing my bill to $238... Which is outrageous , highest bill with ambit was $180 . Luckily the customer service dept was able to help me a bit and get me on another plan where I was able to at least be close to what I was paying (txu being a little higher) .... Txu rep told me that every light companies tdu charges are the same based on consumption , but looking at my bill from July and my bill from June , consumption is the same, charge is about $20 for the actual energy, but TXU slapped me with a big TDU fee $78.24 to be exact , Anita tdu charge for the same kilowatt was 9.82$. Is that even legal !!??? if I could go back to ambit I would , But now I have to wait 9 months till my contract is up to avoid a cancellation fee .... I was tricked and told lies, and by the time I see my bill I'm already over the grace period to cancel!! So disappointed , I thought such a big company would help out , not be greedy and charge more. I will be going somewhere else soon and I'll be sure to do my research!! Lower rates per kilowatt DOES NOT MEAN ITS A LOWER RATE. And I think the companies especially with their door to door salesmen , should inform customers. !
Ashley from San Benito, Texas
July 31st, 2014
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Overpriced and hidden charges
I was with TXU for 3 years. Every new contract the would up my price. Went from paying $80 a month to this last bill of $440. I have never had a late payment and my electricity use has stayed on average. Biggest con artist in Texas. Not to mention they went bankrupt and had to be bailed out.
Unknown from Houston, Texas
August 1st, 2014
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Unsatisfied Customer
Im a single mother with two kids. I switched to TXU because I thought that I would save money. Boy was I wrong. Everything was fine until it was close to me renewing my contract. I received a letter two months before my contract was going to expire, informing me that I will have a $350 deposit added to my last bill. Their reason for it was due to me paying my bill late more than three times. Never once had my service been disconnected. Late yes, disconnected never. I can totally understand if they told me I have to pay $350 deposit to renew my contract, but who tacks a deposit on a customer at the end of their contract? My deposit was 0 to start but 11months later I now have to pay $350. Never again. I would definitely not refer this electric company to anyone.
Latoyia from Mesquite, Texas
August 4th, 2014
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Worst company I've ever felt with
I have been using TXU at my shop for a few years and recently started using them for my home and for going on 3 months I haven't received a bill it will pop up on the app then disappear, I call and they are telling me different stories every time first it's the wrong address and bill was returned, even though I've recieved numerous bills received numerous bills from them at same address, now the bill was almost $400 and they tell me reason I haven't gotten a bill is the people reading meter has not been reading the meter so I will be getting rid of TXU I'm tired of getting the run around all I'm trying to do is pay damn bill.
A Brown from Lufkin, Texas
August 10th, 2014
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Pull you in with rate but tehy don't break down the extra charges
I recently moved over to TXU last month from TriEagle. Boy has this been the biggest mistake I have made in the electric game. At TriEagle I paid .099 cents and they broke down everything on my bill like the following.TriEagleEnergy Charges06/06/2014 - 07/08/2014Base Charge..................................................................... $4.95Energy Charge.................................................................. 2,950.00-kWh Usage 0.09900-Rate $292.05TaxesPUC Assessment Charge................................................. $0.50Total Current Charges............................................... $297.50Then the next month I get my very first bill from TXU at .104 cents per KW. But what they fail to break down to you is the TDU charge which I didn't have at TriEagle. They said everybody charges this TriEagle clearly bundles there charge into your bill. We put it on a separate line charge to be upfront and out in the open. As you can clearly see I just copied but charges from a pdf and I don't have that on my TriEagle bill. TXU Energy Texas Choice 24SM07/07/2014 - 08/05/2014Base Charge $ 4.95Energy Charge (2870 kWh x $0.10400000) $ 298.48Subtotal $ 303.43Other Fees and TDU Surcharges - TDU Delivery Charges $ 118.76Subtotal $ 118.76Sales Tax $ 0.00Total Current Charges $ 422.19Total Amount Due $ 422.19Now you do the math just one month later TriEagles 2,950 kWh for $297.50 vs TXU 2,870 kWh for $422.19. That is crazy the price difference. I can't get out of this contract unless I pay a $295 termination fee. I should just pay it and move on I'm looking at a 30% increase in my bill month to month.
Gregory Taylor from Cypress, Texas
August 11th, 2014
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TXU Energy Saver 24 Free Nights is falsely advertised
We switched from Stream Energy back to TXU after eight years. We signed up for the TXU Energy Saver 24 Free Nights plan which advertised 500 Kwh or less at approximately $0.16 per Kwh, 501 - 1500 Kwh at around $0.145 cents per Kwh, and anything over 1500 Kwh at around $0.13 per Kwh during the day time from 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM, and anything between 9:00 PM and 6:00 AM was free. We received our very first bill which shows that we used a combined total of 1933 Kwh between mornings and evenings and 933 Kwh during the night for 26 days. The day time usage was billed at $0.162 cents per Kwh. I contacted TXU to question this and was told that rates change constantly. When we signed up for this plan, there was nothing we read in the fine print stating that the prices would change based on anything. We continue to use the same amount of electricity during each month that we have for the past 12 years of living in Texas. The only difference is that with Stream during this time of year, we were paying approximately $250.00 per month for our electricity. With TXU? $403.00 for the first month. We have even shifted to running the main air conditioner during the day and the other one at night only and our pool pump at night only.This plan is a more than a false advertisement. It was a waste of our time to even switch to a company that cares more about their profit margin than they do about the people they are gouging. We left TXU because of the prices and thank goodness we still have one more month to make a decision to change our service provider.
Alan Riffin & Dora Anne Riffin from Waco, Texas
August 13th, 2014
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moved here from out of state-rip off!!
TXU have consistently billed me over 250 per month! That is absolutely ridiculous. The first month i was in the apartments from the 10 of december to 31st. My heat in my apartment was not even working and i even told the customer service rep that and i could get my apartment commmunity manager to vouch that it wasnt working for 2 weeks after i had moved in! my first bill for that month was $276!! for 21 days of service!! I was not told i would be under any type of contract to me that is unheard of to place someone under a contract for electricity! I myself am in the apartment industry and i work in uptown downtown are and of course when my new residents ask who i would recommend for electric service i NEVER EVER EVER recommend txu to anyone!! I will continue to not recommend them to my new residents as i get 40 new residents/lease per month and i will continue to tell people how much of a rip off this company is and they are scam artist who are all about the money!!! Please people do not sign up with them they are the devil!!!!!!!!! IS IT POSSIBLE TO GIVE NO RATING -0
Ciera K. from Dallas, Texas
August 13th, 2014
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Scam
Girl came to my house to sign me up what appeard to be a better plan. They gave me a number and said I had three days to cancel. THIS IS A LIE! I called back in less than 40 mins. I was told if I cancel, I will loose power. I feel like I've been dooped!
Shannon Green from Deer Park, Texas
August 14th, 2014
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HIGH Prices, Long Phone Waits, Horrible Service
My bill is due the 18th of every month. I get paid on the first and have called several times to request a date due change and have been treated poorly and scared out of changing a stupid date because for one month my billing cycle will be doubled until "they" can get it sorted. So, this month I paid 1/2 of my bill on the 30th and planned to pay the other half in full prior to the 18th. They sent my new bill out on the 12th (because they assumed the partial payment was it I guess) and have already charged me a late fee AND disconnect fee and it was done 6 days before my due date. They are not even giving me until the due date before they charge late fees. When I called to ask to have it removed the person on the other end told me no. No help. Hate TXU. Going to switch - after 22 years I've had it.
Lucy Hilton from Carrollton, Texas
August 15th, 2014
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The Worst ...
i dont understand how an electric service provider doesnt own the poles to provide the service being sold. you might as well as sell me the GW Bridge or "ring-fence" my confort and wallet within the circus ring of a"natural monoply" providers of electricity (EFH=TXU&Oncor+Luminant; no difference from my right and left pants pockets). Another, lost for words though is the plans available; there is no plan for less than 1000kwh. The electric "companies" or should i say middle men have put together this gimmick with flexable usage rates as high as 18.9 cent per kwh if you use less than 1000kwh.... i can say nothing more except you really dont have much choice but to do the reserach, be specific and direct with what you want and when you are finished with the sales rep call customer service to help review all plans available. i don't recommend TXU AT ALL however what real choice do you have they own the poles (Oncor) * (
F-ingripoffrates from Copperas Cove, Texas
August 30th, 2014
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SCAM/CHEAT
So I decided to go with TXU since they do the Free Nights after 9pm to 6am. I'm constantly offshore and onshore since I work in the Oil Industry offshore. So I'm rarely home majority of the time so I figured I'll go with this plan since I'm not going to use that much electricity. My first bill was alright $80 something then my next bill comes in and it was $152($85 for electricity usage and $67 for TDU). So then I decided to cut back on some stuff like turn off the AC while I'm gone and working at the office and only turn on my lights, AC(70'F), dishes, shower and do laundry after 9pm. Get the bill this month and its jumps up to $188. So something really doesn't add up. I feel like I'm still getting charge after 9pm cause I look at the usage chart and the EVENING section is WAY WAY up there and It's not adding up at all cause I do not turn anything on until after 9pm. So I called and talk to several of the TXU reps. and all they could tell me is, "YOU HAVE A SMART METER ITS 100% ACCURATE. This is so BS. How is it accurate if none of my electronics or power isn't on until after 9pm? I regret getting TXU and I think I'm going to cancel my contract and pay the $150 cancellation fee. My Honest Advice Do Not Go With TXU. Choose a different provider BE WARN!!!!
Tim Kem from Houston, Texas
September 7th, 2014
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Worst customer service
Just try calling them not only after 5, but anywhere close to quitting time, especially about BILLING - ha!! You will either get put on hold until work hours have ended, at which time you are disconnected by a recording - or you will simply receive the recording not even saying anything about hours, but simply that they can't take your call, so long, see ya!
No L Customer from DFW Area, Texas
September 8th, 2014
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CHOOSE A DIFFERENT PREPAID COMPANY...THEY CHEAT POOR PEOPLE
BILLING:None of the customer service associates could explain why with Llight U p Tx I had three hundred some odd days of electricity but all of a sudden within a week, MY LIGHT SHUT OFF .CUSTOMER SERVICE: they must outsource the customer service jobs because NOBODY SPEAKS UNDERSTANDABLE ENGLISH VERY HARD TO UNDERSTAND! RECOMMEND THEM: Never not even to my worst enemy...cant wait to switch,If you need prepaid service and you too poor to pay the deposit go somewhere else or do WITHOUT lights just DONT GO WITH TXU.They don't care about prepaid customers they know you're poor and treat you like it.
Tracy Collins from Houston, Texas
September 12th, 2014
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Tdu charges, averaged bills... This company is horrible
Received our first bill and there is a97 dollar tdu charge. Never saw that with direct energy. Also our electricity bill with direct energy was about 200 a month and with tdu it is 400. Apparently they average bills sometimes. Well the neighbors have a pool and we don't, so clearly averaging isn't going to work for us. I'll be calling tomorrow to cancel. Don't do business with this company!!!
Lewis from Arlington, Texas
September 17th, 2014
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ABSOLUTELY the WORST experience I have ever had with ANY company
Just recently moved to Texas and saw that TXU had what i thought to be decent rate. However when my first bill came it was over $400!!!! For 2 people living a 2 bed, 1000 sq ft apt. we are both gone from the hours of 8am to 9pm. When I called, instead of working to resolve the issue, it was a continuous cycle of telling me we can track daily usage or TDU policy or some other red herring answer. Never was a proposition made to fix the situation, only more answers that never addressed the root of the issue(s). I will NEVER recommend this company to anyone. I have never been more dissatisfied with a product or a service in my entire life. Also, for the TXU employees that are tasked with responding to these reviews with generic answers that offer absolutely no help, haven't you seen a pattern? Not a SINGLE satisfied customer....seems like someone would eventually get the picture that you guys are failing miserably in providing a good product at a good rate with a good customer service team for support. Yet, it all stays the same and the poor reviews keep rolling in. But good for you! you got my 400 bucks right?!
Anthony from DeLauder, Texas
September 19th, 2014
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How is this not False Advertising??
I signed up for TXU for my new home after utilizing the powertochoose.org website which compares rates of many providers. TXU's offer was 10.1 cents per Kwh, which at the time was the most competitive. However, what TXU really charged me was close to 15 cents per Kwh. I read the facts labels and clearly could see my quoted rate, what I failed to notice was the fine print. What TXU does, is carve out transmission (TDU) charges from their electricity rates so they can falsely advertise a rate that is much cheaper than what is actually charged. TXU's defense statement to this is that all providers pass on TDU charges to customers. While this is true, the huge and insultingly obvious difference is that the TDU charges are included in the rate for most electric providers. I even gave TXU the opportunity to keep my business and remedy the situation, but after three very long and frustrating calls I received nothing in the way of a reasonable offer. This company and its tactic are in my opinion fraudulent and I will never do business with TXU again. Please learn from my mistakes and avoid using this provider!
M. Evans from Cypress, Texas
September 29th, 2014
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Never believe what they tell you on the phone!!!
They are dishonest. I will never recommend this company to any body. Can't wait to finish my contract and move to another company.
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October 12th, 2014
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Worst experience ever. DO NOT sign with them!
I have been with TXU since April 2014. The staff is completely incompetent, unhelpful and unclear. It is almost impossible to reach an actual human being when you call them. I am on their "free nights" plan and have been charged double to triple the amount for my electricity on this plan than I ever was charged with Ambit energy. They tell me it is because I do not use enough energy. So I am charged more for using less.... Interestingly enough, none of those guidelines were not explained to me when signing up. There have also been frequent power outages. Signing with this company has been a miserable experience. And I am unable to change my plan or do anything about it because they said I will have to start up on a completely new plan (a new 12 month contract). I am forced to continue over paying for electricity and dealing with crappy service and power outages until my term is complete. This is the worst company I have ever been in contact with. They lie by omission and then manipulate your situation. Save yourself some money and stress and do not use this company.
Hilary from Dallas, Texas
February 1st, 2015
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Frustrating - I will be calling Green Mountain Energy
I recently switched from Green Mountain Energy.. I dont know what I was thinking.. I guess I thought I would try something diferent.. I never paid so much for electricity in my life.. They specifically told me 13.9 cents during the sales pitch with free nights, that turned out to be a gimick, they were actually billing me nover 15 cents per KWH .. their explanation regarding why simply made no sense and sounded like a absolute scam .. I've watched my utilization over the past several months and could not understand why my daily usage was nearly double what it was when I was with Green Mountain.. I will be calling Green Mountain tomorrow and take my business back to them..
Kenny from Texas
February 10th, 2015
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Late fees
After 6 years I finally noticed the late fees being charged (my mistake) and I was being charged late fees for electronic transfers from my bank to TXU. After spending a lot of time on the phone with customer service I was told I must pay using one of their methods. I pay 6 companies using electronic transfers and TXU is the only one that has a problem with this method--just in the last 11 months I found out they had charged me $127.00 late fees. In all fairness $47 was valid. I will be changing to another company ASAP.
Russell Page from Pottsboro, Texas
July 16th, 2015
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Angry at Oncor & TXU
Oncor/TXU estimating my kwh usage right after my smart meter display goes blank yesterday morning. Now I will be stuck with me getting pegged for possibly 150+ each day for the next 3 freaking days, until oncor replaces that meter!!!! Meaning Im potentially using 150+ kwh per day when I know I DID NOT. I always keep track of my electricity usage. There is no freaking way I couldve used 150 kwh yesterday when I know I had turned the AC off for hours at a time and instead used my fans to cool off. I explicitly asked the customer service rep if the meter had the blank display will it still give an accurate reading. I was told yes. that was an outright lie! Im really pissed off right now.
Eric G from Killeen, Texas
July 22nd, 2015
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TXU's buggy website leads to much confusion
I attempted to sign up with TXU using their website, and had made a plan choice, entered all sorts of information, and such. When I finally got to the page to enter personal contact information, the page looped back to the start of the process. I assumed the order had failed and decided another company deserved my business more, so I signed on to OurEnergy with no problems.On the day of plan switchover I discovered that TXU had actually received my order, and bumped out OurEnergy. This is a big problem - customer contact information should be the very first part of an order process so that TXU can send notification of the order status to either email or phone.Furthermore, compared to GEXA and OurEnergy, their customer service wait times are stratospheric.I estimate I wasted 2 hours of effort on these knuckleheads.
Todd Dillen from Coppell, Texas
July 31st, 2015
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my empty house cost me almost $200!
I was on vacation for about 5 weeks this summer (june 5th-july14th)...traveling with my fiance while the kids were out of school. I returned home on 2 different occasions for no more than 3 days to check on the house. During this time I kept 2 porch lights on and had the a/c turned off (besides the 3 days I had been home). I received my bill for that month and it is $178! How is it that the month I was gone my bill was higher than any of the other months I had been home??? I will not recommend txu and I definitely will not use them again. Talking with other friends...they have had similar issues. If you use them monitor your meter!!
Mali from Lufkin, Texas
August 3rd, 2015
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Horrible Customer Experience
I have been trying to get in touch with TXU so we could discuss the plan that I am on and change me to something more economical. Unfortunately they keep on putting me on infinite hold or just hanging up on me. While I have been a customer for at least 5 years, I am given no service -- only high rates.
John Stephen Spears from Fulshear, Texas
August 3rd, 2015
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The month to month scam
I have been a TXU customer for really as long as I can remember - at least since 2011. We recently moved to another house so it seemed the easiest thing to do would be to take our TXU service with us. Wrong! You see, they discussed with us all of their great money saving plans they seem to be so proud of, but then neglected to put us on a plan at all. Instead, for the last 3 months we have been on month to month service paying something like 15 cents per kwh. Its just good to know that a company would show such concern and all around good customer service to long-time customers. (That was total sarcasm.) I am currently shopping other providers because if they can basically go out of their way to screw long-time customers, I'm pretty sure I don't want to be their customer at all from now on.
Denise from Houston, Texas
August 10th, 2015
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Looking for an energy provider, just moved back to the US
Firstly ready the replies from TXU is hilarious , that person repeats the same thing over and over and doesn't have a clue, waiting to see the response for this comment. So i have been calling TXU for the past 2 weeks, trying to get a best plan for me, they cant even explain how the costing works properly, every time i call i get a different response. I used to be a TXU customer 2012 and prior but never really checked my bill, that FREE NIGHT PLAN is a scam now coming to think about it, i just recalculated the kwh i used on my previous bills and it was about .15 cents per kw EXCLUDING the TVU charges which made it over 18 cents per kw, WOW!!! definately not going to sign up with them again because of their DISHONESTY!!!!
Nic from Houston, Texas
August 14th, 2015
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Tired of TXU after 21 years....
I've had it. After 21 years of mis service it finally dawned on me that I'm being gouged. Raised the thermostat to 78/79 during the day and 74 at night and, yet, this month's bill was 29% higher than last year to nearly $300!!!!!!!!! I'm moving to Champion where they're rated top notch and TXU is rated so low here on this site. In addition, I learned they're having financial problems and it's no wonder why. They've been gouging folks for decades and when de-regulation hit them they didn't learn their lesson and it's catching up to them. I say get out before you get a letter saying they're going out of business.
Paul from McKinney, Texas
August 25th, 2015
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Way overpriced, long contracts, charge insane cancelation fee
Do yourself a favor and research the deals that are available and you will find that TXU is way overpriced. TXU will talk about different rates at different times of the day and act like they are working to save you money but this isn't the case at all. Call Champion energy and get the best rate and best customer service (yes - you actually talk to a person). In three consecutive months my bill went up 20%+ until it reached $250 (for a 1400sqft house). So I called to get a better rate and got no where. So I canceled my account and went to Champion and TXU charged me a $300 cancelation fee!! (At least they did let me know that my account was subject to the cancelation fee but refused to wave it or match the rate I was quoted by a competitor). Unreal!! I'll angrily pay the fee as long as TXU gets no more of my money and/or any of my friends' money. Be smart.
Dave from Round Rock, Texas
August 26th, 2015
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Was with TXU for over 35years. No More!
Just switched because of my bill going up more than double! Just got off the phone with one of the "customer service" guys who wondered why we switched.Then blamed me for it happening. We called them when the bill spiked the first time and they told us nothing about a contract expiring...in fact told us nothing had changed that the service had to make up for an overage that month. It bought them another two months of gouging me. I was told that they can't notify people when the contract expires......I wonder if they would notify me if I had left the contract a month early. Hey TXU ! it is alot cheaper to keep a current customer happy than it is to attract a new customer.It's no wonder why you are bleeding customers and money. My wifes Father retired from TXU and he'd be ashamed of what going private has done to TXU.Screw my once shame on you....Screw me twice shame on me
Patrick Ross from Canton, Texas
August 27th, 2015
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We just had a baby, and you weren't willing to work with us. Absolute trash and not a member of our community.
We went with TXU due to the fact that One of my friends told us they had some decent rates. After being with them for about 6 months I am ready to cancel my contract with them, and call the utilities commissioner. I've had nothing but problems and high bills every month. and then while I'm out of work for my pregnant wife and I've tried to settle the bill and work so I can pay my other bills until I go back to work, I get told no, and then in the middle of my contract you guys want to charge me a deposit, because you guys want to claim that you've sent 2 disconnect notices, which only one was sent. You guys aren't cheap and your service sucks. I will be canceling my contract and I'll be damned if i send you a deposit.I've done my best and I paid my balances all up and current, but this company has no moral ethic nor do they want to be a part of the community. They are a MONEY SUCKING machine. Nothing more, nothing less.They wanted 670 dollars this month, after I paid them 507 last month. More than my car payments. I will be paying the ETF and going back to Green Mountain.
Steven from Taylor, Texas
September 3rd, 2015
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Deceptive, disrespectful
I am new to Texas and utilized TXU because it was previously used by the renting agent. I signed up for a guaranteed rate of 13 cent per KWH along with "free" electricity between 7-10 in the mornings and evenings. You can imagine my surprise when I received a bill for $328 for my 1400 sq ft house. Given that I utilized the "free" hours to run anything major and kept my A/C at 76 and, I called in to speak with a representative to review my bill. Disaster soon set in once I tried having the representative do the math along with me to prove I had essentially been double charged. I was then put on the phone with a supervisor who had no time to speak to me and simply told me I was not being charged 13 cent per KWH, but 18 cents and the bill was correct and to have a nice day. After being hung up on, I then called in again to speak with a sales specialist to confirm I was supposed to be charged 13 cent per KWH. Once the representative did confirm I was supposed to be receiving that rate and I explained the situation, it became nothing but a runaround. I opted for my 60 day out clause and found a new provider.
Frank McCloskey from Corpus Christi, Texas
September 12th, 2015
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Absolutely Terrible.
I've been a TXU customer for some time about a yr and I have to say this little SCAM they're trying to pull on me is the worst I've ever seen. For my payment of August which should be due at the start of September was paid. It was a total of $130; yet somehow I'm getting charged $115 for September when it's been a week after my last payment. When I called their customer "service" call center not only did we have to put up with the rudest but in my opinion the dumbest people I've EVER had the displeasure of knowing. I tried explaing that how was it possible that they're charging us for a billing period that is yet to be over? To which they replied it's your August bill. How? We didn't have any late fees we'd always paid our bills on time. Not just that but somehow we had already accrued for OCTOBER! To make matters worse we asked to speak to a supervisor we got a person that couldn't add 1+1. TXU is trying to charge me, according the supervisor, twice for August, and according to the represenative early for September. So which is it? Charging me for electricity I haven't used or charging me twice for August?The only answer is this company is a fricken SCAM can't wait for my contract to be over and going back to CPL.
Jorge from Corpus Christi, Texas
September 21st, 2015
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Terrible
Absolutely the worst service I've ever experienced in my life. Will NEVER recommend them for anyone to go through and will NEVER use them again. We moved to a different state, so we had to end our service with them. When we received our final bill, they charged us over $200 in "miscellaneous" charges on top of our $203 electric bill that wasn't even due yet. Not any cancellation fees. "Miscellaneous" charges. And when we asked them to break down the miscellaneouscharges for us for why they would charge so much extra, they were not straight forward at all. We still don't have answers on why our bill is $443. It's never been that high! If you want to save your time and the hassle of dealing with bullcrap like this, DO NOT go through TXU Energy. Worst experience.
Bobbi from Harker Heights, Texas
September 22nd, 2015
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SCAM!
I've been with TXU for years and it wasn't until recenly I've noticed a maor change in my bills. I called to find out why and was told that becasue I wasn't on a plan their was nothing that they could do for me. I am currently in search of a new plan and electric company because their rates have become out rageous. I pay more for electric when I don't use it then I do when I actually use it. The customer service is rather horrible as well.
Shaqueen from Killeen, Texas
September 28th, 2015
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Horrible
We had TXU in the past and have never had a problem. My husband deployed so I moved back in with my parents so we cancelled our plan, no problem. Since we had no issues in the past, when my husband returned, we decided to go with TXU again. We had no problems with the first bill and paid roughly what I was quoted. Now the second bill is due, it states we owe almost $300. That is almost triple what we were quoted and the first bill. There is no way between my husband who works during the day and myself use that much energy in a month. When I called about the situation, Leon was not willing to help, solve the issue or even answer my questions. Matter of fact, I still never got the answer to a question that I asked three times. I asked to speak to his supervisor but told me they all left at 10pm. TXU is a pretty big company who should have management there during all hours. I feel that Leon lied to me several times and was not willing to help. He told me this months bill was from the middle of August to beginning of October. I made a payment in September so I am not sure how it could include August. Then he tried to tell me that he told me what date the meter was read (when he never did in the first place) but couldn't remember the date. He obviously has no idea what he is talking about and his information was all over the place. I asked about different rate plans that we could be switched to or how to get out of our contract and he could not answer the questions or he did not want to transfer me so my questions could be answered. If you are in customer service shouldn't you know most of the information (or important information about the company you work for) or try to find out the information for the customer? He was not willing to work with me at all and told me to call back later. I am very disgusted with the customer service I received from Leon and TXU. I requested to have another meter reading because I do not think this is right and again was told to call back later and that he could not do the request. They obviously do not care about their customers or how they treat them. I am very disappointed with the company all together.
Allison from Killeen, Texas
October 5th, 2015
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I can't wait till My Contract is OVER!!!
I really dislike this company. They have horrible customer service. I was charged a deposit after being with them a Year due to the fact that I had to make a payment arrangements for my summer bills. I was never disconnect but charged 20 dollar disconnect fee. When I called customer care upset all they did is tell when my contract was over. I am switching asap do yourself a favor and choose another company.
Diana Castaneda from Edinburg, Texas
October 16th, 2015
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LEAVING TXU after 6 years!
I don't know what is going on with TXU and their service and their bills, but their rates have changed and their billing cycles have changed. Before my bill used to be due on the SAME day every month and now my bill is due on a different day every month. Sometimes it is due on the 5th or the 8th or the 10th etc. My bill should be due on the SAME date every month! My bill this month was 211.00 dollars and my AC has NOT been in over a week. The did the meter read on the 18th and turned around three days later on the 21st and emailed me saying I had already reached my 100.00 threshold budget and had my anticipated bill for next month as 166.00?! You're telling me that in three days I used up 100.00 in energy without having my AC on?! My contract expires with you all next month on the 19th I do believe and do NOT have plans to renew with you all yet I'm being told I'm going to get charged a 150.00 to 300.00 early disconnection fee for NOT renewing my contract? How are you going to charge me AFTER the contract expires?! That's not an early termination fee, that's a rip off! Your website took down the chat option and has now removed the chat option from its Facebook page as well. I refuse to speak on the phone to your customer service reps because even though you claim to record and monitor calls when we as customers ask for the calls to be played back, you all refuse to look into them for verification. I want my meter reread and want you all to explain to me why my bill is due on a different day every month and why Oncor is charging me 65.00 for delivery charges? Am I on the best plan for the amount of energy we use? I have NEVER had a bill this high in the month of October! Last year at this time my bill was around 140.00, which was acceptable and this is NOT considering I'm on the same plan! I'm thinking of going with Green Mountain Energy or some other company that has better customer service ratings.
R. Mitcham from Temple, Texas
October 27th, 2015
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TXU Charges for Services Never Done
Is it possible to give TXU a rating of -100? They are insisting that they disconnected my power which they did NOT. When I try to go online to pay my bill, they won't let me pay unless I check a box agreeing to pay a reconnection fee on my next bill. They don't even list an amount that I will be charged!!! I am just supposed to blindly accept whatever they want to charge me. If I don't agree then I can't pay my bill online and will be assessed late fees! Who do they think they are? The mafia!
Laurie Brown from Houston, Texas
November 2nd, 2015
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Really? After 32 years of being a customer?
After 32 years of being a customer, I am finally looking at other companies. For the past 14 months, I have set up a scheduled payment between the 10th and 15th of each month. I have also been not even 30 days past due on any of the bills I received. So when I pay, I am paying the bill that was due in the previous month and I have never gotten my service turned off. Even with a disconnection notice, I schedule the payment, and the service continues. Until this last bill. I scheduled the payment online for the 11th. TXU decided all of the sudden that instead of sending the disconnection notice out between the 8th and 10th of the month, which is how it had always been for the past, they decided to send them out a week earlier. After asking their reason, and being placed on hold, I was told that because you have been late for the past year, they decided to shorten the date for this month. Regardless of the fact that I have been consistent in making my payments, following their policy when I needed some sort of service from them, defended their service when everyone I know has slammed them, and that I have been a TXU customer since 1983, they decided that I was a risk and that they might not get their payment. As you can see from the responses to the other reviews, which are all scripted, and in light of this situation, TXU has finally convinced me that they do not care about being a good, paying customer. They only care about getting their money when they want it. So long TXU. After 32 years of marriage, I think it is time we start seeing other people.
William Henderson from Fort Worth, Texas
November 6th, 2015
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Jan-Dec Billing cycles DON"T add up to 365 days
I've been a customer for 19 years and don't understand why each of my last three years of service don't add up to 365 days in a year. There seems to be two weeks missing from each year. This is kind of like charging the same price while reducing the products size. Did they learn this from all the food and snack companies. And why after proving my loyalty do I have to call each and every year to get the best priced plan?
Jeffrey Upton from Killeen, Texas
November 18th, 2015
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Ridiculous unhelpful company
I was set up on their Average Monthly Billing program for around two years and recently moved to a new house. After I switched my service to my new address and my first bill was $450! When I called their customer service line, the rep kept me on hold for half of the 20 minute call because she could not figure out why this had happened and had to get her supervisor to help her. Turns out they cancelled my average billing when I moved. She could not tell me how or why it was removed, just that it was an error and there was nothing they can do about it but re-enroll me and for me to pay the $450 of have my electricity turned off. My average bills were $100-150 before this so there was no way I could afford all of this. The only thing they could offer me was an installment plan. I had to make the first payment of $113 THAT DAY (even though my bill was not due for two more weeks) and then have $70 tacked on to 5 more bills-in addition to whatever they charge me monthly-which she could also not tell me the average I would pay even though I was on AVERAGE MONTHLY BILLING. I have been a customer for several years, and have always paid my bills on time and for them to screw up and not even take responsibility for their mistake is ridiculous. The rep was lost the entire time and kept putting me on hold to ask someone else what to do and say. I will NEVER use this company or suggest them to anyone and will cancel my service when my contract expires in February.
Alexa Holder from Lufkin, Texas
December 1st, 2015
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the worst energy company ever
I have a 12 month contract for one bedroom apartment been with them for 5 months they always have some excuse to milk you like a cowI'm supposed to not pay more than $50 a month the make me pay almost $150 dollars three times a month when you call customer service nobody can't answer you right answerthe attitude like we already got u in contract u can't do s*** about it.....they not honest with the bill!!!!!
Esayas from Houston, Texas
December 30th, 2015
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the worst energy company ever
I have a 12 month contract for one bedroom apartment been with them for 5 months they always have some excuse to milk you like a cowI'm supposed to not pay more than $50 a month the make me pay almost $150 dollars three times a month when you call customer service nobody can't answer you right answerthe attitude like we already got u in contract u can't do s*** about it.....they not honest with the bill!!!!!
Esayas from Houston, Texas
December 30th, 2015
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Nope
I've had TXU for years...at 3 different addresses (were renting) and our bills were always within the same margins $140-$180. It wasn't until we moved into our new house that I had any problems with them. We've only been there for two months, and the first bill was $248. I thought, okay, it's a bigger house and it's been cold so we've been running the heater. But then I received our second bill and it was over $400! And $119 of it was the AEP delivery charge! I looked back in our previous one and the AEP charge was $98. I switched companies right away to one that happens to have a steady monthly charge of just $9.98 per month for delivery charges.
Cassandra from McAllen, Texas
February 5th, 2016
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This company will "Lie" to you BEWARE!!
I was offered a fixed price of $86.00 per month. My bill was correct for the first month and then for the second month it shot up to $186.00 TXU without my consent and added features I did not agree to.
Michael from Fort Worth, Texas
February 11th, 2016
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Disappointing is an understatement.
TXU's moving service and associates there really messed up our account and they've done very little about it Long story short, we purchased a new home and wanted to move our service over. Our initial move in date got pushed back, so I called TXU to cancel my oder to shut off service. "Sure, no problem," the rep said. "I've submitted your request, so you don't have to worry about losing power. We will no longer shut it off that day. Your new cutoff date has been submitted." Like a fool, I believed him, until my power went out on the day I requested it not to....It wouldn't have been as big of a deal to us if I hadn't just gone grocery shopping. I called and the rep I spoke to said she was sorry, and she knew it was a mistake on TXU's part, but that no one was available to come and turn our power back on. We argued with them for 2 hours before we gave up and spent the night without power. It was 12 hours before our power came back on, so when I went to check the fridge, nothing was cold anymore. The food in the deep freezer survived at least. At this time, I'm still in negotiations with their claims department, trying to get reimbursed for perished food items. Wish me luck. I could have made my own luck though, had I switched over from this company a long time ago. I wouldn't recommend this company to anyone I know, not even the ones that annoy me.
Amoni from Midland, Texas
February 16th, 2016
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Horrific
I have had TXU for way longer than I should have already. Didnt have many problems when in my apartment my bill has skyrocketed and continues to be out of control. I called several times to figure out what the problem was and only once have had a helpful person on the other end. Besides that one lady the rest of the customer service has been terrible and never helped.
Jim from Lewisville, Texas
March 12th, 2016
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TXU Scammers
This should be shouted out stay away from TXU. Im a looong customer and decided to check rates. I found I was paying 12.5 average for khr. So i get this flyer and give them a chance to compete which they cant match...thats ok! So I sign up with the other company and the day of change I get a call from txu trying to keep my business and I thought this is a great company and they matched the offer. I get my first bill and guess what instead of the 7.9 per khr its 10.5 and the supervisors all said tough sh*t. So I asked about that recording that we say yes to when signing up because I repeated what the other company offer was. Turns out folks the recording doesn't exist. Its all BS. According to TXU its a 60 day satisfaction which is good cause i signed up with the other company immediately. Very bad business and lies.
Michael from North Richland Hills, Texas
May 10th, 2016
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Fraudulent, Defamatory, and appalling
I am appalled by the method that TXU practices to gain additional monies. I truly feel that TXU behaves quite similar to unethical collection companies. They do not abide by Fair Credit Reporting. They do not keep accurate data. They will place you on hold and avoid answering questions before honestly admitting their wrongs.My account with TXU is a Paid In Full account...However they have re-aged the debt as a loan. Yes...TXU refused to remove this derogatory account from my all bureaus despite six years of incorrect reporting, however corrections noted on Experian are extremely defamatory. TXU did not keep good documentation of the account. Instead of reviewing the above noted and removing it, they continually play trial and error with reporting.According to the Experian report that I pulled as of 06/11/2016, TXU has moved the account to the Installment category, with a term of 1 month. The report now inaccurately states that this account was reported since June of 2016. My electric bills were never a fixed amount. This account was not a loan. $300 dollars worth of payments were never reported to the bureaus.Additionally, the Account History notes the account as a "Charge off" as of June 2016 and the payoff amount has been inflated.At this point, I am assured that their intent is defamatory. I paid the remaining balance that was due to a cancellation fee ($200) post paying a (250 deposit) when I chose to seek another company that would work with me. TXU adamantly refused to offer assistance with high energy bills,due to faulty air conditioning unit (with an ongoing Better Business Bureau Investigation) in the apartments I lived. I explained the situation to managers and offered the notices.Future energy customers. Beware! TXU practices are not aligned with Fair Credit Reporting. They practice highly unsavory methods to attain additional monies and lock you in a situation in which they are your only choice, due to horrific credit.
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June 11th, 2016
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Txu sucks!
The most horrible electric company I've ever used! They charged me extra fees that I had no idea about, and when I called txu after seeing my account go negative $50.00 noone could accurately give me a answer. Finally after two days on the phone and hours later they finally were able to give me a " ridiculous answer." The reason my account got charged $43.00 for ONE DAY of electricity was because they sent someone to view the meter at my apt and they claimed that I was getting charged less then what I should have been for the month. Then they disconnected my electricity saying I owed 40.00 and then on top of that I had to pay a reconnection fee for 25.00. It is absolutely ridiculous and I am in the process of switching light companies. I still don't understand how they can try and charge me 40.00 for one day a worth of electricity! I wouldn't recommend anyone to use TXU unless you wanna get screwed on your bill!
Sara Zachary from Royse City, Texas
September 11th, 2016
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Horrible company shut my power off day before thanksgiving
Had payment arrangement for 22. Came home 22 at 3pm power shut off. The overseas agents they have working barely understand English and can't get anything done. Been with them 4 years. I am switching companies immediately
Cee from Houston, Texas
November 22nd, 2016
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Very Irate customer
If you can find any other electrical provider other than TXU, I highly recommend you go through them. This is unfortunately not the first time I have had issues with this provider but will be the last, I thought I would give them second chance but never again. I will waste money on solar panels and candles before these people again. I contacted TXU to install a brand new I thermostat because the one installed went out. I called to set up the appointment which was scheduled 3 weeks later due to the holiday season. I informed them we had been out of heat and we had a toddler at home and they said they were sorry but they were booked...okay fine...set up the appointment, technician came out, literally spent 2 minutes looking at the thermostat and stated its your heating coil and left....we then had to contact our home warranty to come out and check out the heating coil...cost us 65 dollars to guess what replace a damn thermostat that TXU was responsible for replacing for FREE (because we wanted their thermostat). Since we had already been without heat for 2 months we simply had no choice but to pay the 65 fee to replace the thermostat, because I was not going to wait another 3 weeks for another incompetent technician to come out. In that 2 months of waiting for TXU we had to spend 95 plus in firewood, and an additional 200 in electrical fees to utilize the space heaters to help out just to keep the house a decent temperature. Now we are out of 295 from electrical increases and 65 from a service fee that shouldnt have cost us anything because you sent out the most incompetent technician you probably have.
You suck from Kempner, Texas
January 20th, 2017
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Overcharged and defrauded by customer service
I just recently cancelled services with TXU, as I was relocating to Fort Benning, GA. After terminating my service, I was issued a final bill for 8 days not covered by the previous billing cycle. TXU claims that I used 1604 kWh in an 8 day period. I have an 8.75kW PV solar panel system. I have never used 1604 kWh of energy in any 30-day cycle since their installation. What is worse is that their website (TXU's own site, not a 3rd party host) states I only used 711 kWh during that 8-day period. While still excessive for what is typical, this more than doubled the bill. I lodged a complaint with TXU who returned a finding that the reading was verified based on historical trends of energy usage at my residence. This logic is absurd as I have never had an electric bill or energy usage like that in the 2 years since my solar panels were installed. This is blatant fraud in an attempt to rob me as I am leaving the state.
N. Early from Killeen, Texas
January 23rd, 2017
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TXU is shady, and they will rob you blind
Prices for kwh are way higher than competitors, and when I called saying I was going to cancel because of it, the representive acted like TXU could care less, so I canceled as a result. A $400 cancellation fee is absurd, and a complete rip off. It's really frustrating and dissatisfying to hand over hard earned money, and get absolutely nothing of value in return.
TXU is a complete rip off from 75771, Texas
May 9th, 2017
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Get people that speak English!
Called in and cancelled over a month ago with someone who barely spoke English! We are in America! I am so sick of this company and the annoyance they bring to this world! Maybe if your employees spoke English and knew how to do their job we wouldn't be getting bills that we shouldn't be getting!
Me from 75165, Texas
May 20th, 2017
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Poor explaination of Fees and various Plans
I've had a pretty bad experience with TXU in the past year. I have a 2 Bedroom 1300 Square ft. Apartment and my bill is always at least $210. I'm a strategic college student, so I thought choosing TXU's free nights would be a great choice. It was not. We are basically being double charged in the day to make up for the "free nights". I then changed my plan, which was supposed to at least save me $100, but is costing me $225; although the TXU App is extremely convenient in checking our usage. Overall, I've had a horrible experience and I will be leaving TXU and searching for a more affordable and honest company.
Constance W. from 77021, Texas
May 30th, 2017
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Lies about the rate
Worst company ever when it comes to rate. Signed up on 8.5 cent every month continue to increase. I had champion before but will change back worst company would not recommend.
unhappy customer from 77089, Texas
June 1st, 2017
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Terrible Company
My mom went with T.X.U. becouse they offered her all sorts of incentives. Instead she was hit with 700.00 dollar a month electric bills, threatened, and intimidated.I wouldnt recommend txu to anyone.
Donald Green from 76036, Texas
June 16th, 2017
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Txu billing
I had service with you my bill I received on my phone was $49.50. I called to make arrangement because of an emergency but they to me they couldn't. I ask unroll the 12th of July I was told on the 12th I would have another bill due now I understand that and would have paid it ,but on the 12th an supervisor told me that she could give me 24 hour are they will cut my electric. Because I was out of town and I couldn't get there in time they cut my electric. I called and cancel my service with you and make for them to take the amount I owe witch they quote me 107. O0. Remind you that was for 2 months. All of an sudden me tibial bill is $168. What the hell I guess because I have an $400.00 deposit where the extra coming from. I really want to call and give them hell but I'm 66 yrs of age God got me. And I been with them an little over an year they can have it I have more important things to that care of point blank period.
GLORIA MOORE from 76543, Texas
July 9th, 2017
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VERY UNSATISFIED!!
I was promised a $150.00 gift card for switching to TXU then another $150 gift card at the end of my contract. Well, they have hidden terms and since the representative offered me a different contract to save me money, she never told me that would not be eligible for the rebate any longer, with the new contract. I was on the phone for over an hour and everyone there kept telling me that they listened to the call and that the representative never mentioned the rebate. After talking to several supervisors one of them said he listened to the call and he did hear that I was owed a the $300 but since I chose the cheaper contract I was not eligible. I was never told that if I went with a cheaper contract I wouldn't get the rebate. I will be cancelling my contract today and switching with a more honest company!!! This is the way that they get people to switch is promising them things and not telling them the hidden terms! BEWARE!!!
V. Saenz from 78411, Texas
August 8th, 2017
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TXU has highly questionable business practices
I have been a TXU customer for over 10 years and had been fairly satisfied with the service. I saw them a a reputable company.So, when they offered a home warranty I thought, they're legit; let's give it a shot. Surely a reputable company like TXU wouldn't be alike all the other crooks that sell warranties. Wrong,TXU, a supposed reputable company, sells a home warranty scam. After perusing the fine print, turns out that there isn't any claim that they can't deny. It states that corrosion or poor maintenance will veto a payout. Its their call. Your A/C goes out? They say, you didn't take care of it. Water heater fail? That was corrosion, we don't cover that. But hey, thanks for the extra $50 per month. We really enjoyed that. the service tech that came to my house told me they tell him to say it was one of those things and he will get his $60 call out to do nothing but harpoon the claim.
Chris from 77511, Texas
August 9th, 2017
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TXU has highly questionable business practices
I have been a TXU customer for over 10 years and had been fairly satisfied with the service. I saw them a a reputable company.So, when they offered a home warranty I thought, they're legit; let's give it a shot. Surely a reputable company like TXU wouldn't be alike all the other crooks that sell warranties. Wrong,TXU, a supposed reputable company, sells a home warranty scam. After perusing the fine print, turns out that there isn't any claim that they can't deny. It states that corrosion or poor maintenance will veto a payout. Its their call. Your A/C goes out? They say, you didn't take care of it. Water heater fail? That was corrosion, we don't cover that. But hey, thanks for the extra $50 per month. We really enjoyed that. the service tech that came to my house told me they tell him to say it was one of those things and he will get his $60 call out to do nothing but harpoon the claim.
Chris from 77511, Texas
August 9th, 2017
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Customer service.
I had to call. Customer service 3 times just to finally get someone who spoke some semblance of English that I barely understood. Come to find out they were in Guatemala - could care less where they are - but I only speak/understand ENGLISH!! How utterly STUPID that TXU would farm out their Cust. Svc. call center to where none of their "Cust. Svc." Representatives - can converse understandably and clearly in the language of their customers. Bye-bye : no longer a customer.
BLM from 77345, Texas
August 13th, 2017
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Warranty scam
TXU energy are dishonest scammers. Signed up for home warranty and didnt read the fine print. Called about the A/C. Water from emergency drain pan draining outside. Call warranty number, they give me an a/c company to call and I make an appointment. Two days later, a/c guy shows up. No tools, no guages, just a pad and pen. Makes a five minute inspection and says the unit is dirty from poor maintenance. He writes this on a quote. I call him out saying it was a lie. I just had cleaned the coils, inside and out, the previous month. He says, thats what they tell me to say. He takes his sixty bucks and leaves. 24 hours later... claim denied. Fine print in warranty contract says corrosion and poor maintenance not covered by warranty. Basically, we enjoyed taking you monthly premium. Contact TXU and tell them warranty is a scam and I would like my money back... all of it. They say no, anything else I can help you with? I believed TXU to be a reputable company and wouldn't sell a scam, but they did. I was foolish to believe they could be trusted. I know most all warranty deals are scams but I trusted them anyway. Don't do what I did. Steer clear of TXU.
Chris G from 77511, Texas
August 13th, 2017
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Bait and Switch Energy would be a better name for TXU
I have solar panels that are capable of sending clean power back into the grid. Last year I had a plan with TXU where I received credit for my renewable power production and the plan had an eleven month term. When I went to renew, my plan was no longer available to me and their very rude department supervisor which handles renewable energy customers indicated I my rates would double if I wanted to remain their customers basically said take it or leave it. After I switched providers TXU sent me a letter stating I owed them a final balance. When I called their customer service number to verify the amount, my call went to South America where I was unable to understand the reps very broken English. So much for competitive clean energy plans and keeping their jobs in the United States. If you are shopping energy plans,,,look elsewhere than TXU, that is, unless you want a not-so-good screwing!
Belton Lake Area from 76513, Texas
August 22nd, 2017
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Never again
TXU energy prices is like getting robbed. Not only do they charge you ridiculous amount but their Oncor delivery charge is off the roof! I had Green Mountain energy for 3400 square foot home and I downsized my house being an empty nester to a 1400 square foot home. I would've thought my electric would lower. Not with TXU! With Green Mountain, I used 2000KWH/month in the 3400sq ft home and TXU meter said I use almost 3000KWH/month! At 12.7cents per KWH plus the Oncor delivery charge that amounted to $350.00!!! I will NEVER AGAIN use TXU and I would strongly suggest everyone stay away from them! Save your money and find another provider. I tried to see my last bill, but the moment I discontinued their service, I couldn't log in to see my last bill. One way for TXU to hide their shady business practice. I'm not sure if Reliant would be any better????
Steve from 76137, Texas
August 22nd, 2017
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Bad Service
In June I switched from Reliant to TXU. The person on the line asked what my last bill with Reliant was & I told him & he said let me do some calculations...came back & said they could have saved me $34.00. I listened to his speech, sounded good...switched. While I was talking to the rep, he asked if I wanted a smart thermostat. Said for $10.98 we could get one hooked up. Bill came out with the $10.98 on it... I was on line right before my 2nd bill came out & it was going to be about $50 higher than the last one. Called TXU back & they said they had another program that would be better for me & they switched me. When I got my bill it was still higher than Reliant & it had another 410.98 + tax for the thermostat. I called to find out & they told me that it was a monthly charge. Not the rep or the person who installed the thermostat said there was a monthly charge. Bill was high & now I am paying for a thermostat. (By the way, thermostat when out on Sun with it sitting on 85...remember TX in the summer! I called I thermostat & they tried to reset it. They had me take the face off to reset it...nothing worked. Asked them if they could send someone out since it was really hot in my house. Celeste was her name. She told me that since they could not reset the thermostat it was my unit. I should call a repairman out. I told her this was Sunday, triple rate...were they going to reimburse me. She said maybe but she couldn't say for sure but since it was my unit it would be my problem. About 11 pm, the thermostat started working out of the blue. Finally got it to 76...was not my unit.) I asked Celeste what would happen if we changed providers...would they come get the thermostat & she said no, it was ours at no cost. I asked her to repeat that statement & she said it is like a gift to you. Well, Monday, I changed providers & today I got my bill on line & TXU is charging me $150 cancellation fee for thermostat. I am contacting Public Utility in morning. I was told for 10.98 we will install the thermostat NEVER saying it would be a monthly expense not by TXU Rep or I Thermostat rep. & when it went out it left us in a lurch & my unit ran constantly. I guess that's one way TXU can make money!
nrw from 76708, Texas
August 22nd, 2017
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Txu sucks
Really wish there was a better electric provider where I live. Txu sucks and I will never recommend them to anyone. Im almost to the point where it will be cheaper to run a generator and pay for gas than have to deal with all the non English speaking idiots at Txu
I hate Txu from 76705, Texas
August 25th, 2017
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HORRIBLE COMPANY!
Lied about the energy charge and refused to return my calls! Was told that any cancellation fees would be "taken care of" in a couple of months, even though the brochure stated other wise! Received a letter confirming my plan rate, it was wrong. I called and rep said they set up the wrong plan and he would "fix it", never heard any more. Called in twice to customer service and ask for the right plan " Is this the number I can reach you at, I will have someone call you. Guess what? Received a bill with the wrong plan.I called and refused to pay it until the rate was corrected! Calls started this week from collections! I called discussed it all again and was told I had to pay the original bill! My response was I would deduct the cancellation fee and pay the remainder. Their response was "We will turn you over to collections." Note: The bill is for 16 days, at which time I returned to my former electric company. Way too much headache for $225.
Richard Taylor from 78005, Texas
August 31st, 2017
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Energy THIEVES, LIARS and money sucking pigs
I went from a $180.00 bill to $700.00 bill, HOW? I have been with TXU for 5yrs and I get a bill that was more than three times my normal usage in all the years that I have been with them. I called to get the issue handled and all's they could or would tell me is that they are 99.8% correct in all of their billing and that because it's been hot this year I had to of used the amount of energy that Oncor reported to them. How do you get help when no one will look in to helping you with your concerns? And it was so clear that something was not right with the meter reading three times my normal usage over the past 5yrs. Who pays $700 for energy in a 950sq foot apt? what BS.
Tired of thieving companies from 76123, Texas
September 15th, 2017
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***** company
Called to cancel my plan July 25th, it ended in august. I have phone record of the phone call but txu calls me to say they have no record of their people talking to me and canceling my service, which I was told was "already turned off" , I asked to speak with a supervisor and after explaining to her I can get phone records that they apparently don't have record of she said that that won't take care of the 2 bills equaling almost 800 dollars for a 2bedroom 1000 sq ft apartment?!????? She said there's nothing she can do and kept repeating the same prompt, at this point pissing my fianc off and jumping on the phone to figure out wtf she didn't understand about the call was made months ago, & her company fucking up. Then she repeated the same thing she was saying before making him even more upset. We ended up hanging up. Worst customer service I've ever experienced, if you use them expect to get ******.
Nikki from 75002, Texas
September 27th, 2017
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WORST Customer "Service" Ever
Spent 2hours 15minutes going through 5 with customer service representatives (who in addition to being quite arrogant, also speak in a non-clear english) trying to figure out how I can get daily usage for the month. 3 of representatives admitted having the same problem of not being able to see the data, 4th one first said that he couldn't see it either, then later when he could he said something on the lines of "it is your problem that you can't see it". When I asked him to send it to me via e-mail or regular mail he said that he can't do it. Spent another hour with his supervisor (very polite person) who was quite unprofessional in terms of taking an hour of my time to check their system problems instead of admitting the existence of the problem and finding a solution on their own time. After all the time spent I still don't have the information and only hoping that the "special ticket" he submitted will be resolved in the next 2 business days.
P.S. have the whole call recorded and able to provide it to anyone before they decide to get "services" with the company.
Rocky from 77042, Texas
December 2nd, 2017
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TXU Employs Cheats and Liars
I bought a house in 2016 and chose a great plan through TXU. Our electricity was relatively affordable, which was great. When it came time to renew, I noticed that the new plan would increase my electricity rates by 46%. That's an absurd increase. I called to cancel my service, and informed the customer service representative of my decision. He then informed me that I could renew my EXACT SAME PLAN at the EXACT SAME RATE, no increase whatsoever. All I had to do was tell him "Yes, I want my original plan". Elated, I said to go ahead, since my rate had been affordable. A month later, I receive my first bill, and they signed me up for the INCREASED RATE, AGAINST MY EXPLICIT REQUEST AND INSTRUCTIONS. Needless to say, I will be calling first thing next week and will be glad to pay the $150 cancellation fee. I would rather pay $150 now than pay $500+ over the course of the year in increased rates. Screw you, TXU. You're a bunch of cheats and liars.
Disappointed in Garland from 75043, Texas
December 24th, 2017
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Unhappy Previous Customer
Moved into Dallas/Ft Worth area recently from area in state that had only one service provider and wasnt aware there were many electric service options. Built a home and transferred service from builder into our name. When I realized I had an option to choose other service providers, I picked one with much more favorable rates and cancelled our TXU service. I received a call the next day from TXU advising they were charging me a substantial cancellation penalty. I tried to appeal the charge and got an individual in the presidents office who was quick to pull out their recordings of me agreeing to their plan with uncompetive rates. The rate I am paying now is substantially less than TXU was charging. Unless they change their rate structure in the future I will never do business with them again and certainly will not recommend them to anyone else.
Don from 76092, Texas
January 1st, 2018
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Do not get TXU
worst customer service! Liers! hidden fees!
Rep was being rude! was a customer for more than 5 years i will now go to first choice power!
Liliana from 76234, Texas
January 11th, 2018
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Higher bill / dec2017
I called and spoke with someone in customer service and she couldn't figure our why my bill went from $100 in nov to $412 in December. She transferred my call to a billing specialist and I couldn't understand him asked if he could transfer me to someone else. He was nice and the next person explained that once I reached a certain tier in my plan it kicked into another higher rate. I was charged three different rates. I'm looking for a new carrier. I have been with them for eleven years.
Higher than normal billing from 75010, Texas
January 11th, 2018
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Txu will ROB YOU
My bill was $161 in December of 2017 January's 2018 bill was four $403 call to see why it was more than double I was told because January's temperature was lower then December didn't use as much electricity in January than December but yet my bill went up only because temperature was lower in January that's what they based my usage on what kind of crap is that will never recommend TXU to anybody run look for better Electric Company
Helen from 76134, Texas
January 13th, 2018
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Average Billing
I've been a TXU Energy customer for many years and have always had average billing. However, during the transition from Sharyland to Oncor they removed it from my account and expect me to pay an outrageous bill. I called them and informed them that it was their error and that they needed to charge me for my average billing cycle only. Customer representative was supposed to call me back. It's been 6 days since our conversation and nobody has contacted me....extremely disappointed!!
Esmeralda from 79758, Texas
January 17th, 2018
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TXU GOUGING CUSTOMERS DURING 2018 COLD SPELL!!
I just received a bill for $655 for the few days in January 2018 when the temperature dropped uncharacteristically low. My last bill in December was $249. That's triple what I've been paying. I have a 1500 SF house, not large, but it is brick and well insulated, and I never keep my thermostat above 68-70. The system is new enough that it's still under warranty and in good condition. I've been with TXU for 30+ years and have never received a bill like this. I've never been late on a bill, either. I'm retired and can't afford bills like this. It took me forever to get someone in the continental U.S. that I could understand. People contemplating TXU should rethink it. Everyone I know has lower bills than I do. so I'm going to change carriers as well.
Customer in East Texas, Jan. 2018 from 75758, Texas
January 31st, 2018
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TXU are SCAMMERS
I was unknowingly placed on the most expensive plan they offer at 15 cents per kw/h and was charged double for "supposedly" going over my limit. It's weird c the company I switched to claims I only use 20 kw/h a day...so someone is lying and now I am being harrassed bc I was lied to and scammed.
Sad business from 75766, Texas
February 1st, 2018
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I can't do it anymore.
Every Bill I done had has been over $200,that free service between 9pm-6am is a scam....the hell with TXU....it's like they throw in a random amount.
Kianna Shed from 76667, Texas
February 9th, 2018
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Scam
Worst electricity company ever. Keep an eye on your account they will rob you blind. Cant explain to me why my light bill came to a total of $900 within 3 months. Neither will they reconnect your service after payment. Not only did I go without electricity, I had to pay over 270 in hidden fees and smart talk that still doesnt explain the bill. Bottomline is. Someone shoupd investigate this scam of a company.
Omar from 78660, Texas
February 28th, 2018
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14.1 cents per kilowatt
I have had nothing but issues with TXU. Started out by them telling me we will run a "soft credit check", and the man helping said it wouldn't show up on my credit report. It did. Then I set my service up and the next day I receive 7 missed calls from TXU saying they are changing my service date to the next day, no big deal I thought. They set my service up but I never received a bill, and I knew I signed up for paperless billing and had received emails the day they set my account up. I began to worry, so one night I just made an account online and my bill said it was due the next day. They had my email wrong. My email is my first and last name at yahoo, and they had my first and last name spelled right on the account but not on the email. So then I had to come up with the money that week, with no prior notice. Then the next month my bill is 3 times my first bill. So I call wonder what is happening and I spoke with a man "Jake" he laughed at my issue, while I was crying. The next man I spoke with was very nice and understanding, but the fact that I had that much of an issue and a grown man was laughing just was plain sad. I will never reccomend anyone to TXU and I will honestly tell them never to choose them as a electric porvider. They offer awful deals, plans, and promotions. On my last bill it said I was paying on average 14.1 cents per kilowatt!!! What?! I just got a new electric provider and I will only be paying 6.8 cents per kilowatt! How the heck can TXU do that?!
Krista from 76067, Texas
February 28th, 2018
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If Not For The Dude...
The only thing to recommend TXU is their marketing warlock's genius for choosing the hottie in their commercials.
I mean...like a mule, seriously.
Ferdinand the Bull from 76104, Texas
February 28th, 2018
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Hidden and slammed
Where to start with TXU? I was told they were good and a great company by a couple of coworkers after thinking my previous company raised my bill months before. I talked with an agent and decided okay. Lets do this. I work all day and have nights to myself so what better than free nights and weekends? How wrong I was! For one person who isnt home from seven in the morning to eight in the evening my first bill came in at 400 dollars! I was outraged and thought there had to be a mistake. They explained cold months can do that. And my heater was the cause as well as my water heater.So I took their words and changed. I cut everything off one hundred percent. To my utter surprise my second bill came out nearly just as high! For ONE person!!!This time my bill was lower for my third month but still catching up on 800 dollars worth of electric bills (by the way they charge you delivery for electric!) I asked for an extension since i do still have other bills to keep up with, and this month only a remaining balance of 200. They told me the 194 that I put onto the account for this month was not good enough to have an extension of four days until I get paid to clear the account completely. You must ask for the extension as you pay or you have to make another payment and this time it was 80 dollars to leave a balance of 120 until then. As I explained I put 194 on my bill already of the near four hundred that they charged me and blamed cold weather. I tell you now stay clear of them. They will rob you blind and dont care if you do have to sit in the cold because if you run your heat during their free hours they manage to slide it onto the time you didnt use it. Find someone else as my last company did not have these hidden fees such as delivery of electric and did not charge me 400 a month when I was using more wattage with them than TXU
Steffanie from 76119, Texas
February 28th, 2018
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High Bill Low Energy Usage
I live in a two bedroom duplex. I wash and dry one to two loads of clothes per week. I don't have a T.V., radio or computer. February through March has had weather comfortable enough for me not to run my heat or AC. During the day I'm sleeping not using lights and at night I work. The only thing constantly using energy in my home is the fridge and Wi-Fi box. However, none of these factors prevented me from receiving a $152 energy bill. After my contract is up I will.
Louvonia Carter from 71638, Arkansas
March 7th, 2018
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Very very bad experience
I would not give any single star to this energy. I switched my energy plan to txu and it has really bad service.... They make you fool.... They cheat with price and credit... I supposed to get some credit if I use certain amount of energy but, they change the billing cycle dates so, they dont have to give you those credit....Cheaters.....I am very very disappointed with the service......I referred few people but, I am going to tell them as well to stop it......
No name from 77041, Texas
May 7th, 2018
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The most expensive
I moved out of state and left my family in the apartment, they couldn't pay because the customer service wanted to get my personal information from each one of them. The service got disconnected and when they tried to switch, the company put a hold on the apartment so that means, no other providers can service the place. They are also too expensive, I paid an average of 500 per month for only 3 people who rarely stay home
Ben from 76013, Texas
May 10th, 2018
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Worst than the mafia!!
I have been with TXU for several years. My house is only 1400sf and the average billing has always been $90-$120. This winter it QUADRUPLED!! When I called they said it was because we've had a hard winter. Ok, it was cold. But it wasn't an ice age. So the winter passed and I paid the quadrupled fees for 3 months. Then i turned all the heating off and NO a/c turned on for 2 months. The bills were the same. I tried talking to customer service but you just get the runaround. There is only one person in this house and most weekends I'm not even here.There is no possible way that much electricity is being used. My neighbor's house is over twice the size of mine and they pay about $40 more than I. I'm tired of being fleeced. Green Mountain here I come!!
Mari from 75165, Texas
June 8th, 2018
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I switched from Reliant to TXU and my first bill was 178.00, I just got my second bill and it is 350.00. I am so upset NEVER did I ever get this kind of outrageous bill from Reliant. The most I would pay with Reliant was 220.00. I definitely regret ever making the switch. I should have stayed where I was.
Sandra Luera from 78415, Texas
July 1st, 2018
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Price Gougers
I left Reliant after not being able to get a plan with a fixed rate. They jacked me up pretty bad in the winter to about .15/kWh. When I called TXU I was sold a 12 month plan at .074/kWh. I was told if I didn't use at least 800kwh I would have to pay an additional $9.95 a month. I had recently moved down from RI and thought this was odd. Up there you get your rate and pay. Less you use, less you pay. They actually encourage being "green". Not penalize you for it. Fast forward to today. I receive my TXU bill and I used 200kwh less than I did last month but my bill is $20 more. I called and was told I am "not receiving my $30 credit for using more than 800kwh". I was never told I would be penalized $30 a month. Only $9.95. Out of an $84 bill, $30 of that is from not using enough kWh. This is insane and should be investigated by PUC as predatory. The 3 more months of this contract should be annuled due to breach of contract. I will never recommend TXU to anyone.
No vaseline from 76180, Texas
October 3rd, 2018
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Been lied to
I called in a couple of days after service to verify the rewards Ill be recieving. They told me there was no tracking number or any verification Ill be getting. I called again a couple of days and months later to verify. They said the same thing. I just called in today apperantly talking to the rewards center and they actually sent me an email concerning the rewards. Lets see if I have to call back again concerning this issue. Only this call today did they tell me to submit and process my claim. Pull up the calls for my accounts since its being recorded for quality purposes and clarify to me what happened during those previous calls.
Ngan Pham from 75024, Texas
October 18th, 2018
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DISAPPOINTED!
I've been loyal customer to TXU for more than 4 decades. They're trying to kick us off of our plan (SureStart). They say it's been discontinued. However, they cannot or won't tell me what mo-to-mo index plans they have. Their TOSA says they sell'em but no one in Exec Ofc can answer question. We don't won't a term or variable rate plan. We only want to pay for electricity that we actually use mo-to-mo. We don't have internet. I'm at the library w/unsecured wifi. I've been trying to get help from Exec Ofc since 10-18. They're not offering any solutions to help. I've opened e-mail acct at library (that I don't want) to file complaint w/Exec Ofc. I cannot respond to any e-mails sent. I've really no time to go to library everyday. Have left multiple phone msgs to Exec Ofc. VERY, VERY DISAPPOINTED w/lack of response, communication by phone & consideration for a long time customer!!!!
Loyal Customer from 75149, Texas
October 31st, 2018
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TXU gets richer from the struggling customers
If you are struggling in life~its only going to get worse. They tack on charge upon charge upon charge even when they get the phone calls as i try to make the effort to get caught up and try my best to be responsible.30+ years of faithful pmts. then cancer and divorce and 5 years of hardship trying to regain a footing. What other choice do you have? Who can live WITHOUT electricity anymore.?I live in a small house and my bills are over 200 and when they start tacking on 57.00, 10.87, 19.90, another 57.00 on just one bill??? After I called in almost every month and make payments~just not in time for them to get fee happy. Being poor is not a crime. But to TXU - being poor is a way for them to get rich.
gouging from 76111, Texas
December 8th, 2018
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Terrible Electric Company!
TXU is the CRAPIEST electricity provider. There rates are high, probably highest. You have read their fact label very carefully. On top of that, they will charge you $25 Return Fee if the automatic credit card payment doesn't get process the first time. Don't buy electricity from this company and if you are current customer you probably paying alot higher charges than other companies, and I would recommend to switch your provider.
Khan from 77407, Texas
December 11th, 2018
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Unhappy
I am paying almost as much this winter as I paid over the summer. Prices have drastically increased since I renewed! Not to mention I was misinformed by the agent when I renewed. They make it confusing with this charge....and that charge.....and this credit if......blah! blah! Will be switching.
Paula from 78539, Texas
December 12th, 2018
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Not loyal to customers
I was a customer of txu at my old place and NEVER got my electric cut off or paid a late fee. When I moved into my new place I thought I would be a loyal customer to txu and get that service again, WRONG! They tried to make me put down another deposit of $250 after being with them and showing for a year I can pay, so I declined. A couple hours later I get a call from a supervisor saying that they could offer the service with no money down. I declined the offer because I had to get another electric service so I could get my keys to my apartment. So fast forward a month later and come to find out the new electric company messed up my apartment number and put the service somewhere else. So trying to be a loyal customer, I called txu back. I told the young man what I was offered last month and he asked for the phone number so he could look up the call. They looked up the call and heard that the rep was being a bit deceitful saying things under his breath so I wouldn't hear him. So they offered me the plan I wanted with a $100 down payment split into 2 payments. I told the young man that I didn't want to do that either because I was promised something else and I felt like they were taking advantage of me. When I woke up this morning I decided that I would give them one last chance to get things right, so I called txu to take that offer. Come to find out they didn't notate ANYTHING we talked about in my notes so no one even knew I spoke with someone the day before. So I asked for a supervisor. They wouldn't even go back to listen to the calls when I told them I spoke with someone. The supervisor was very unhelpful and wouldn't even try to satisfy a customer. They are NOT loyal to their customers so I nor my people will not be using txu again.
Cheyenne Graham from 76053, Texas
December 20th, 2018
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Trick XXxKed
I am a degreed engineer and investigate major industrial accidents and I was totally mislead and flat ass tricked in to paying 15 cents per KWH but it was fixed. Further, they fail to respond to my complaints. I may take them to court just to give them the exposure they deserve. I understand there is a commission that i can also contact. Now you know how they pay for all those stupid ads.
pissed off in kingwood from 77345, Texas
December 21st, 2018
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Worse company ever!!!!
Worse company ever!! They don't keep there word!!!!! I'm going back to Reliant ASAP...
Shouldn't have never left especially after being with Reliant for over 15 years!!
Trish from 77338, Texas
January 2nd, 2019
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They send out confirmation letters confirming they received payment and then shut you off and won't turn you back on when the mistake was on their end
They have horrible customer service didn't make the situation right when the mistake was on their end why send out a confirmation that are confirming you received payment and then shut them off whatever happened with on that end and you shouldn't send out a confirmation letter especially one that says to disregard any other notices worst customer service ever and one of the highest rates I got a $40 prepaid plan for much
Pissed customer from 79701, Texas
January 16th, 2019
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Do not use TXU
I used more energy every month and instead of them continuing to charge me a rate or a little higher rate they charge me a fee and add it on my last bill. If you have a house go solar these electricity companies have been robbing people any way they can.
OG from 77082, Texas
January 23rd, 2019
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Price gouging
I live in an apartment with my child and my bills average 160.00 suddenly when the fall case. Check this, I turn off the appliances e.g. stove, washer, dryer at the breaker to ensure my bills are not high. Im typically gone for 7-9 hours a day and NEVER turn on the heat which is also turned off at the breaker. I use a space heater, FYI. I called several times to inquire why my bill in three years has sky rocketed. They had tried to throw out the holidays, family being over and cold weather!! First off, you stupid LIARS, my family does not even live near me and I have not used the central heating!!!! I threatened to call the news and a few days later a lady called from the txu executive presidents office to speak to me. She gave me a $50 credit- my bill was still over 100.00 that month. I know they are either price gouging or average billing because they were initially billing me for 14 days and I didnt notice. Then one day I compared my bills back to 2015because I keep everything, and I was paying 70.00 for 14 days and I thought it was for a 30 day period. I was paying around 60 a month prior. Currently, My average kwh is .08!! Once I switched my plan to 12 months and received a 100.00 reward bonus that bill shot through the roof into the universe and they cant tell me why. Once I get rid of these thirsty, lying thieves I will never look back. I called the last lady at the presidents office to cancel my contract as she hasnt called me back- its been 4 days! I hate companies that take advantage of people
Manoy from 76039, Texas
March 1st, 2019
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THIS COMPANY IS A SCAM
I had TXU for 8 years and I knew something wasn't quite right. I couldn't understand why I was being over charged for electric services, my bill was never low --despite the fact that I was ON THE ROAD 99.9% of the time and had everything UNPLUGGED AND OFF, except the KITCHEN AREA. MY BILL WAS HIGH EVERY MONTH NO MATTER WHAT I DID. I also CALLED them ALMOST WEEKLY -complaining with no RESOLUTION, except the would change the RATE PLAN and the BILL GOT EVEN HIGHER.FINALLY -- I switch COMPANIES and my BILLS and the LOWEST they have ever BEEN. TXU was ANGRY for the SWITCH and decided they would RUIN my CREDIT --BY REPORTING ME LATE for 4 MONTHS in a SINGLE REPORT and ALSO they REPORTED me as a CHARGE OFF for 100.18I DONT OWE THEM ANYTHING---THIS IS RETALIATION ! and MADE UP, PLEASE GO BACK AND LOOK AT THE REVIEWS from others , its the same PATTERN of BEHAVIOR. HOW DO THEY GET AWAY WITH IT.
TXU IS SCAMMING CUSTOMERS from 77584, Texas
March 26th, 2019
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Disappointed
I have used TXU for years and all of the sudden i get my personal information stolen and am a victim of identity theft and i have had over $1000 stolen from my account and two additional accounts opened in my name and they are making me go through months and months of processes to get my money back even though they clearly know my information was stolen. How can They let other people open accounts in my name to begin with. They keep pushing my dates back to get the status on my account and I keep having to recall them because when I miss calls they do not leave any voicemails to call them back. Now they tell me they need a copy of the incident report from the police which they should have told me to get in the first place now I have to wait even longer for the process. Then they have the nerve to call me saying I now owe them the amount of money that I lost in the first place!? Never have I been more disappointed and humiliated that they did not communicate this within each other and make me feel like trash.
Disappointed customer from 77070, Texas
March 26th, 2019
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VERY DISSATISFIED
AFTER PAYING THE BILL ONLINE, I RECEIVED A CALL THREE DAYS LATER SAYING THE POWER WAS GOING TO BE TURNED OFF IN 30 MIN OF RECEIVING THE PHONE CALL. TALKED TO A REPRESENTATIVE WHO WAS NOT HELPFUL AT ALL. SENT ME TO A ACE CHECK CASH TO GET A MONEY PACK CARD TO PAY THE AMOUNT TO KEEP THE LIGHTS ON. ACE DIDNT OFFER A MONEY PACK CARD ONLY AN ATM CHARGE. TXU THEN TOLD ME THAT THE CONFORMATION NUMBER WASN'T GOING TO HELP. THEY HAVE TAKEN MY MONEY TWICE. THEY WONT EVEN ACKNOWLEDGE EITHER PAYMENT EVEN THOUGH THE ONLINE BILL SHOWS THE FIRST PAYMENT MADE. IM FUMING!!!!!!
DARRYL from 76053, Texas
May 3rd, 2019
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The worst customer service
I have had TXU since I moved out of my parents house. Was referred by my father who had them for years because he hates leaving companies hes loyal. Which TXU dont care about loyalty why would they. Anyways I had a high bill they put me on a payment plan to lower my bill which is to add a payment to my next months bill. My next months bill was high again and I mean 459 dollas high. It seems there was something wrong with my AC which caused the issue. So I called again TXU guy made me get on a contract and told me this would lower my bill. Since I don't work. I received this months bill it should be less than 100 dollars but they added 350 dollar charge. I called to ask them to help lower this I would pay it but smaller payments I cant afford each month a bill over 200 dollars and they just say we understand but they dont help. Am I missing the email or text that there is no humanity or understanding of any kind? Did we just all become robots? I will pay what I owe but not all at once and they cant help. What a shame. As soon as this contract which I was forced into lied to is over I'm switching since they don't care about loyalty or humanity why should I care about being a customer.
Angry Customer from 75052, Texas
May 9th, 2019
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Horrible Customer Service
I have been a customer for 7yrs, apparently my contract expired in March I got a bill for almost double of what I was paying, contacted customer service so that they could resolve my billing issues and help attempt to adjust my bill and was told that the higher rate was what I had to pay since I didn't renew my contact. I have paperless billing with them and was told I should have received a letter stating the contract was ending in January, what is the point of paperless if you can't retrieve the information when you're online. So my contract ends and the rates go up. Funny thing is when they want to solicit business they can call you all day but as a customer they can't call you about your contract and discussing rates instead customer service gets an attitude and speaks to you as you don;t have a choice but to pay the rates they decide to bill you for. Currently looking for a new company with better customer service that will treat you like you matter.
Michella B from 77047, Texas
May 21st, 2019
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Does NOT understand LIFE happens
This company lacks compassion for it's customers. No one anticipates not being able to pay their Utility Bill. Yet LIFE happens at times things will occur beyond your control. Unfortunately, those occurrences will present a financial challenge. Therefore this is NOT the Utility Company for people who fit this scenario. You will be made to feel it's your fault that things happen beyond your control. BIG Business Company and have become the WORST at customer service.
MrsMMB from 75149, Texas
June 10th, 2019
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Not much help when needed
I was in the process of moving and paying my final bills so I made my last payment and left a forwarding address. Never received anything until I got a call that I owed $64 but it was too late and already turned over to collections. Paid them the $64 with an apology for the inconvenience, but they decided to ding my credit anyway. Seemed kind of vindictive to me.
Jeremy Shumake from 78413, Texas
June 24th, 2019
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Bad Customer Service
Said I needed a 50% down payment in order to get an extension lol. Ive never had a disconnection or got an extension in the past and Ive been with them for a year and a half now. I can say that my light bill is cheaper than when I had Direct Energy but their customer service isnt the best. Molena Orellan, a manager, gladly declined my request after I told her what my situation was. I just think they could be a little more understanding is all.
JC1993 from 77042, Texas
July 9th, 2019
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Good at first, horrible after
Changing prices that are supposed to be fixed, hidden fees, snuck in fees, any possible weasely trick they can pull after they realise your not watching it like a hawk. Then there is the milling errors, OMG! At the biling errors! That when you realise customer service is non existent if you can manage to take 3 hours out of your busy life to wade through an automated maze of phone answers that LOVE, i mean LOVE to hang up on customers. Seriously these robo operators would touch themselves inappropriately to the thought of hanging up on people if they could. Then if you do finally get a human there will most likely be 5 language barriers between what you both speak. Its not fun. I could go on but im tired of typing, you get the point..... seek service elsewhere.
Sasquatch from 75961, Texas
July 16th, 2019
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Not Accommodating
My biggest complaint is that they will not adjust your billing date based on what works best for you. I called to request that my mothers billing date be adjusted for when she receives her social security check and they would not budge. Currently, her bill is due before she gets paid and she is constantly receiving disconnect notices and late fees because it is hard to budget on the limited means shes provided. Even though she is disabled and elderly, and its in the middle of summer in TX, they still plan to disconnect her because she cannot afford to pay the $30 they are requesting for the extension. I completely regret having changed her service to TXU. Dont expect them to accommodate you. They wont.
Disappointed in TXU from 76063, Texas
July 28th, 2019
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Be carefull, very good advertisor, very cheeting company that charge you 50% more
I am a prof, I wanted to move out after three months in the new year (after being their customer for a year) so I did not respond their renewal letter (as they push you to make a contract for one year and I knew I am not staying for the whole incoming year, and you presume they charge you if you do not fulfill the contract), then they charged me %50 more per kWh! from 7.2Cent to 10.8! for about 6 more months (I had to teach 3 more extra months). As they did not inform me in their letter about this huge jump in the rate, I believe they intentionally do that. I asked from a few other people who had plan with TXU and they said they had similar problem with TXU, so they are absolutely cheating and they definitely know what they are doing.just imagine they sell you something (even they do not produce!) %50 more expensive for 6 months.
unsatisfied customer from 77433, Texas
September 2nd, 2019
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Liars and horrible customer honesty and support
I accidentally overpaid my bill by over $1400.00. That was August 30, today is Sept 30, no refund yet. Every CSR I spoke to has lied to me about when it was or was not issued, supervisors too. EXTREMELY dishonest company.
Dishonest do not use from 77578, Texas
September 30th, 2019
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Rates and TDU delivery charges very high!
A quoted price of .87 per kWh ended up being .154 (almost double) for billed usage of 626 kwh totaling $62.90. TDU charges and "other fees" total $32.66. Total bill $96.99 to cool an 800 square ft apartment with thermostat set at 78-79 degrees. I will never use TXU again and cannot recommend them to any. I've been with them for years and they were fair. Now they're just outrageous. I changed plans but not feeling very hopeful. Customer service rep said he's in Nicaragua.
Disappointed txu customer from 77581, Texas
September 30th, 2019
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Visa card for signing up
Did not receive second card as promised. Called and TXU confirmed it wasn't used. Said to make another monthly payment and it will be sent out. Made 2 payments and still not received. Called again. After 15 minutes to get to correct person I was basically called a liar and agent was very rude. I hung up...Mad...Crooks....
Marc Gentry from 77059, Texas
October 14th, 2019
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Account theft
TXU stold my account from my chosen provider and won't correct their error. They admitted it was 100 Percent their fault and there are tape recordings which back that up. But, they won't follow through with getting my service plan restored. These people have deceptive practices, they lie and don't follow through on promises.
Jeri Arnold from 76634, Texas
October 16th, 2019
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HORRIBLE
I was tricked into an 'awesome' free nights plan. Except this is actually the most expenisve bills I have ever received due to various charges and fees that were not estimated for me upfront. They sneak these charges in so they can bill you ridiculous amounts once you are trapped into a contract with them. Then they did not send me an email when my bill was due but were somehow able to send me an email 5 days after it was due, charging me a late fee and a disconnection notice fee after only 5 days when they are the ones that did not send me my bill to begin with. I cannot wait for my contract to end so I can leave this horrible company.
Adam from 76022, Texas
October 21st, 2019
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Horrible
I had someone come to my door and unfortunately I answered it - something I rarely do if I don't know who they are. She was from TXU and talked to me into switching providers. I told her I was very unhappy with my current provider because they couldn't seem to get my direct pay from my bank set up. She assured me it wouldn't be a problem with TXU and so I switched with those assurances. I provided the necessary information. Well - you guessed it - in 3 months time i've received 2 disconnect notices because I assumed that they were taking payments directly from my account. When I called them they told me that they had no idication or information about direct debit. I was suppossed to have gotten a $250 rebate credit card. I won't get that now I'm sure - either way i'm switching as fast as I can from this show. Oh - I did try to give them information over the phone but you can't talk to anyone but their automated agent they are so proud of. I waited 30 min. on hold waiting to give them payment information before I finally hung up. I'm beginning to think they don't want you to have direct debit so they can collect more disconnect fees. RUN as fast as you can away from this sorry bunch - lower rates maybe but they'll get to you in the end.
Disgruntled Dennis from 77521, Texas
October 22nd, 2019
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30 years customer and will be over this month
30 years and never anything like this year. Renewed on the recorded line that I also recorded. was told the new plane was same as old plan just went from a year to 18 months. A couple months ago noticed summer bill was higher then last year same month and used less this year 1311 vs 1300 kw added 85.00 this year turns out price rate was up to 13. vs 10 i think. finding plan this week and when TXU trys to charge me disconnect will be playing the tape for them and media.
Ron H from 75061, Texas
October 23rd, 2019
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Homeowner
worst ever after 20 years of been there customer .They lie too much when they explain plans , you will realized it when you move out of your house and discontinue your service.
sonny from 75209, Texas
November 11th, 2019
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Horrible Horrible Service
TXU Energy is the WORST. Sense signing up with this company, I have had nothing but issues. The most recent issue:Changing my due date WITHOUT even asking or informing me of said change and billing me 4 times on separate charges sense moving.When I contacted the customer service, all I kept getting was "I'm sorry, but we have no say in when the meter is read"I get that, but YOU do have the power to update my due date back to what it was and has been sense Feb. So sense my bill has already "generated" y'all refuse to change my due date. The only thing yall are saying you can do is set up a payment plan, but I will still be charged a late fee even tho I knew NOTHING about a date change. Not only that, but customer service tells me to call back for a one time curtsey fee removal for "when I get back on track with my payments". Um excuse me? I have paid on time sense signing up and have never been "off track".Yall changing the due dates to trick people into paying late and racking up the late fees for your benefit is so bad. Your employees leave out critical details and then tell customers there is nothing yall can do to help. Yall have told me lies about pricing and never seem to want to help or take blame for your mistakes.
M.B. from 75071, Texas
November 21st, 2019
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Shop around
I had talked to the scheduling department and was told that someone was coming within a week. After that time has elapsed, I called to see what was going on just to find out that my order was there but wasn't actually scheduled. After that was taken care of I finally received a date, the technician came out and couldn't get the thermostat connected to the WiFi. He said that it was the "internet password" even though other devices inside of the store, laptops, and customers cell phones had no problem connecting with the same exact password. I had called to request another technician at another date and they asked to speak to the one present. He had the audacity to say that I needed to call the internet provider to see if my password was correct after all the devices were being connected, even his cell phone was connected with the same exact password. He disconnected the thermostats and said that he had to come back out and that the center was going to talk to technical support and give me a call in 30 minutes. After about 45 minutes passed, I called back and was told that they had no intention of sending him or anyone else back out because since the technical didn't know how to connect the devices I'm considered ineligible. So since they were part of the package, I'm looking into another provider.
Lied to from 77090, Texas
December 5th, 2019
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Definitely not the best
It took 2-3 days to turn on our electricity because the previous tenant left without paying his bill so a hold was put on our apt unit. What another irresponsible person did does have a bearing on us. So why was it made to be a hassle for us? Secondly, the due dates vary ridiculously from the 2nd to 8th of the month, which makes submitting payment another hassle. When we were late a few times, we were denied the late fees to be waived. Finally, the rates were OK, but definitely not great. Will be switching to Frontier. I suggest others do the same.
J. Mtz from 77058, Texas
December 15th, 2019
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Bastards
I made a payment for $83 on the app
It processed 3 times!
Was told it would be resolved the next day.
Next day happened , was told it would be taken care of THE NEXT DAY ...
Called again the NEXT DAT, and was told it would be fixed in the next 24 hours !! It wasnt until I made threats to make the issue bigger than what it needs to be and close out my account that I had my money back in my account in 30 minutes. Trash . The app I used to pay asked for me to enter a amount to pay, and if thats an option why allow an above amount to process.
Fix your stuff
Bitch ass robbers from 78586, Texas
December 27th, 2019
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worst energy company in texas
high price. bad service
lay from 77054, Texas
January 1st, 2020
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Prices are a scam!
I have had TXU for 3 years now and their prices are a scam. I have tried both free nights plan and energy saver plan and there is NO difference in the prices. Last winter one of my bills was over $200 dollars one month. When I called to ask why the rep asked me about my appliances...which I told him where all natural gas. He told me that because the summer before was so hot in Texas that the company had to "buy" electricity and "oh well". TXU estimates all their bills, I know where my meter is and have NEVER seen anybody come out and read it...not once. I live alone in a small two bedroom house but my bills are always at least $200 or more. I was promised this last time to get 9 cents a kwh but in the contract and on the bill is actually a sliding scale....to get the 9 cents I have to use more energy...the less energy I use it costs more per kwh. So TXU gets their money no matter what! Can't wait to switch providers in February....
JeffL from 76570, Texas
January 4th, 2020
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Dont Give Customers Enough time to Pay
TXU guest service representative Lied they did me the same way have an elderly person in the house and cut the lights off couldnt give me enough time to pay two days for the day they cut it off I wish I never had to listen to them saying it was a good company no respect no care for the elderlys My bill was $415 dollars I paid $300 all I was $115 they cut the lights off I call TXU to explain that I had an elderly person and their dad like the man for me to get the money I didnt have until Friday
Flo from 77082, Texas
January 15th, 2020
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Do not use!
Horrible people absolutely no care for their customers. Shuts off electricity on elderly people in the middle of winter even knowing their is payments being set up!
Tessa from 85022, Arizona
January 31st, 2020
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Worst company higher bill
They will change your plan without giving you a notice and will put your on higher monthly rates the worst electricity company
Zayn from 75243, Texas
February 6th, 2020
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Average monthly billing
I got ripped off by TXU today. I signed up for average billing, and after 12 months my cumulative balance is $97! I am someone who never uses more than 1000 kwh on any month., and $97 worth of electricity is about 1000kwh at my rate. This basically means that throughout the year I was undercharged for my usage, and I got slapped with it at once at the end of my contract. When making the decision to sign up I read the information about the average monthly billing on TXU website, which is very misleading:"With this program, you don't pay less or more. Over the course of the year, you'll pay the same on this program as you would if you weren't on the program. However, the payments are pretty even throughout the year, so it's easier to manage your budget."My experience made me believe that average monthly billing did not work in my interest as a consumer as it was advertised. On the contrary, by lowering my monthly bills, and at the same time growing the my cumulative balance, TXU made me believe that I was getting a good deal
Eugeniu from 77007, Texas
February 6th, 2020
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Don't trust the billing department
On Feb 14th I called to have my service transferred and I was informed they did not service the location I moved to. I then told them to cancel my service on the 29th of Feb. On March 2, I called to verify the account was closed, I was informed no. I told the rep I requested it closed on the 29th. The rep credited me for 2 days and told me the final amount I owe was $85.13, which I immediately paid. On March 3rd I received an email stating I owed another $42.19. I called and the rep was basically rude with me, stating they had to listen to the recordings. I advised the rep it was wrong for them to tell a person the final amount then later charge an additional amount. I also have the calls recorded as well. I will never recommend TXU nor use them again.
TexasResident from 75703, Texas
March 3rd, 2020
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Ridiculously overpriced!
I switched to this company over a year ago and it was the biggest mistake! My bill is about double every month what it used to be with my old provider and they charge a crazy amount for delivery charges! I'm very happy to switch back to my old company that was actually affordable!!! My winter Bill's would cost around $400 ($300 for the electric and $100 for delivery charges) I definitely wouldnt reccomend switching to txu unless blowing money is something you enjoy!
Too pricy!! from 76388, Texas
March 24th, 2020
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TXU can lyck mi @ss
Total scum. Got slammed by TXU. Filed a complaint. The only thing that saved them is retention time of records required by law. There all in it together. When I switched I had to prove to them electric provider availability. I proved it and it burned their @$$.
Idiot from 78599, Texas
April 3rd, 2020
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Txu Energy is awful company
TXU Energy allowed someone else to open a account with them using my name and ssn. I didnt authorized anyone to use my info. And because TXU does not want to take a loss they are trying to force me to pay. Eventhough I filed a police report, BBB report, CFPB report and TFC report. There employee's have been very rude and even hanging up on me while I was talking.
TXU Energy from 77077, Texas
May 18th, 2020
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TXU is inconsistent.
I have to call them every month. They give me the run around. The app is poor and inconsistent.
TXU....why? from 76010, Texas
June 22nd, 2020
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DO NOT DUE AUTOPAY-THE DEDUCT PAYMENT 5 DAYS BEFORE
I HAD autopay and my account was deducted 5 days before due date. They don't know or care if you have other accounts that's due. I REMOVED autopay, and looking for a NEW service provider. I'm done. Plus the price continues to GO UP, even if you're not using much energy.
Dup from 77053, Texas
June 26th, 2020
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Never again
When I signed up in Dallas the spring of 2019 I felt like this was an excellent option as the previous owner had this service.. however twice I had my electricity shut off because of a mess up on their end and I lost everything in the fridge. I called back and explained and they said sorry it happens sometimes... I canceled my service with them in March, AND it is now July and Im still getting charged after a last payment was complete in May? When I called asking for help no one could explain all I was Told was its a payment you need to complete Thisbis ridiculous!
Seth from 75207, Texas
July 2nd, 2020
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Predatory scumbag company
After decades of dealing with a municipally-owned utility, I moved into an area serviced by TXU. The experience has been terrible. There are outages with even minor storms that last for hours. Support is outsourced to the Philippines, and any call lasts 30+ minutes. My power was disconnected with no warning when a bill was apparently late. No call, text, email, or physical notice. $60 in reconnection fees. You cannot set up online payments on the phone. Filippino customer service workers repeatedly disconnect from the line, forcing you to call back in and repeat everything.
TXU is the devil from 76571, Texas
July 9th, 2020
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Over Charging Consumers
The worst and exploitative company from poor consumers pocket. No one was leaving in a house, not utility being use, but received a bill of $199.19. How fraudulent.
Mfuh from 76310, Texas
July 10th, 2020
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bad experience
they charge twice as much as others
harry from 77005, Texas
July 11th, 2020
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Do not lock in 5 year contract
Been a TXU customer for 16 years switched from a 12 month plan over to 5 years, biggest mistake of my life! Bill went up 60 dollars from same previous usage same time last year. TXU scams people like a used car salesman. Buyer beware. They play a game no one has investigated!
Mjackson from 75230, Texas
July 19th, 2020
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Don't Fall For Free Energy
I subscribed to TXU energy six months ago with the claim of *free nights*. Which means free energy after 8 pm. All I have to say is watch out with such claims. I mean, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to know that nothing is free in life. They tell you to use as much after 8 or the 7 days you use the most are free and in my opinion it's not true.
Jim from 78415, Texas
July 23rd, 2020
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Bad business most horrible experience I've ever had
Never again what are you ever use that company it was a horrible experience
Thomas from 76106, Texas
August 28th, 2020
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TXU Account Closing
I called TXU to close my account and they said they didn't have a call on file and charged me for almost a full month of usage and I was not living in the unit. Their one customer service representative was rude and not helpful and when I made another call they were not willing to even try to help me get the proper charges applied to my account.
TXUistheworst from 76262, Texas
August 28th, 2020
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Bad business
Signed up for services and the rep said there wouldnt be a cancellation fee if I ended my services early. Well now I have a bill to pay cause they are charging me a cancellation fee. Just paid a bill from previous mth. And now a cancellation bill 5 days later. This company is nothing but a scam and crooks. Tks TXU youll never have my business again
S.S from 77040, Texas
September 7th, 2020
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Lied, over priced, and horrible customer service
You are not wrong about your contracts should have read before changing to apartment to house was told 8 cents flat rate per kwh to a certain kwh now find out I'm paying the average charge per cent at 13 cents a kwh, then called and gentleman on the phone trying to make me fill stupid then once explaining to him he still tell me I don't understand and repeats him self then just says thats the average every txu member pays. Then ask is that all and said no and thank you and then hangs the phone up. Your training and these peoples work at home attitudes need to change ive been with your company several years and this will make me cancel there are times changing and this company lies to get customers and there customers service reps which I doubt are located anywhere near there service areas and don't care well been seen and short forth.
Unsatisfied from 77532, Texas
September 13th, 2020
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No pitty for customers during this pandemic. High rates. Will not work with customers under any circumstances
been a customer of theirs for years. But the last 2 years their rates kept going up and up. Lost my job- late 2 weeks and already getting a disconnect notice. Called and informed about canceling and customer service rep. Acted like they could care less.
Yesenia Manzanares from 77040, Texas
September 26th, 2020
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needs to be shut down
TXU is the very worst power company ever. I had to make formal complaints three times against them, not one person in the company is an American and they do not understand anything you say. Instead they keep talking and talking and talking then they hang up on you. They are over priced and do not write any notes on your account if it is not what they want to write I had been in a deferred payment plan three times and they cancelled it before I even was able to get one payment into them. they would set it up and then the very same day it was canceled and they would say I never entered a payment plan. I turned them in to the BBB and the commissioner ....I ended up having my power turned off and refused to have it turned back on, the supervisors called me day after day trying to make demands that I allow them to HELP me.. hahahaha no thank you.
noonalae from 79521, Texas
October 9th, 2020
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Overpriced
I don't recommend TXU. They charge to much. They have deffred payment add it up you pay more than you owe. The turned my service off 3 times, and I pay a portion to restore sevice. They recommened I call 211, but they couldn't help in time. I told them this keeps up I will got with somebody else. I have I am now with Green Mountain energy, they are wind powered and charge a whole lot less. My advice to people is don't use TXU, unless you don't know better or are wealthy. Bye bye TXU, I do not recommend you!!!!!!!
Hector Garza Jr. from 78839, Texas
October 31st, 2020
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Its a Trap!
The service was honestly fine when I was using it. However, I called and informed them I was going to be moving and instead of scheduling the service to be disconnected and the "Going to be Disconnected" issue on the website they kept my service going stating I specifically had to call and have the service disconnected! Be careful and look at more places! This one is just a trap in the end waiting to scam you out of as much money as they can get! Not to mention their customer service sounded like they were in India and I could only understand half of what was being said! Would not recommend!
Caleb from 75287, Texas
November 7th, 2020
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One of the worst companies to bill with
Way over priced. Reps that lie through their teeth about average price, swore up and down the energy cost was the average. Terrible customer service, at least they let me out of their contract when I threaten the PUC complaint. Do not do business with them! You will regret it.
Ryan K from 76002, Texas
December 10th, 2020
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bad customer experience
I was sold a plan on the phone that was not what was described in the term that I received so I tried to cancel within an hour but unfortunately I was told that the service was already switch and I have to wait the next day to switch back to another provider but I was assured that I will have nothing to paid (or if anything a very small amount for the day of usage). Now I received a bill that yes show a small usage of $1.29 but on top of that they charged me a $9.95 of base charge!The same day I had a manager called back to apology and ask me if he could anything to get back my business but really now I don't think I will ever consider TXU and even recommend them to anyone!
Alphonse Chesneau from 75028, Texas
December 21st, 2020
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NEVER AGAIN
I'm not a writer of bad reviews but Jesus Christ, TXU has irked me to the core. I moved to Texas in 2019. The apartment complex I moved into required tenants to contract with TXU. Of course I went ahead and made an account and signed a simple electricity contract. The contract was for 1 year. Once my year long lease at this apartment complex was coming to an end, I decided I wanted to 1. move to a new apartment and 2. no longer be a TXU customer. At this point, the only reason I wanted to switch electricity providers was because TXU was quite pricy for no reason. I knew there were much better options. Might I add, this was my first time living alone. I made the assumption that my year long electricity contract was over, and I did not want to continue service, so my service was over. I'll take responsibility for this one, though. Was my mistake. I was supposed to call and actually cancel it. My lease and electricity service ended at the end of July, 2019. As of July 2019 I was 100% paid off with TXU. Owed them nothing, apparently. Until a few weeks later, I noticed TXU pulled $250 out of my account. Thought it was strange, especially because the amount was nowhere close to what my usual electricity bill was. I knew it was some sort of mistake so I disputed it with my bank and they reimbursed me within a few days. NBD. But then it happened the next month, and the next month, and the next month, oh, and the next month. All in all for a total of 6 months. Obviously, something was up, so the second or third time this happened I called TXU. They explained to me that because I didn't cancel my service I was actually paying for someone else's electricity, whoever moved into my old apartment after me. I was shocked? Concerned?? So trying to get to the bottom of this I'm transferred to about 7 different people all who try to explain the same confusing story to me. I explained to them my situation where I told them, hey I forgot to cancel this service and again, that's on me, but asked "can you forgive this?" They said yeah. Key word SAID. They told me it was taken care of, this wouldn't happen again, I was completely paid off. All was well until I continued to get money pulled out of my account. About $250, but each time the amount was $20 + or - different. Each month I called, spoke to a new person who told me a DIFFERENT story on why I owe $250. It was never clear. Oh and forgot to add, several months that this happened they pulled this money out of my account so I couldn't PAY MY RENT ON TIME. I'd say I ran into 4 $50 late rent fees because of this. And one time couldn't buy groceries because of this. Every time I call, I am convinced by John Smith in the call center that this won't happen again. Probably after the 9th phone call to TXU it was suggested that I file a claim through TXU. So I said OK. They "filed a claim" and just never got back to me. So I finally called them about it and they said "OH we have great news! You actually don't owe us this money!" No sh*t! "But you do actually still owe us $97 because you didn't pay your last bill." OH REALLY? So they went on to explain that my last bill was paid but then was apparently refunded back to me (for no reason at all). After MONTHS of them saying I WAS PAID OFF. So after 6 months of dealing with this they're like "oh yeah you don't owe us THAT money! Silly! You just owe us this OTHER MONEY!" It absolutely is unjust for them to still be trying to charge me. It's now 6 months later and I'm still dealing with this. Spent an hour on the phone with them today. The "supervisor" put me on hold for 25 minutes to "find a solution." He came back on the line to tell me that there's no solution. OK perfect, TXU has wasted yet another (I know, shocking) hour of my life. In the past 6 months, I've probably called TXU 15 times. 0 of those 15 calls were productive. Since having this newly discovered balance, TXU has called me everyday. I just opened my voicemail and without scrolling theres 7 robo voicemails from TXU. Huh, its funny, I didn't blow TXU's phone up when I couldn't afford groceries because of them. Shame on TXU. This is astronomically absurd. I will NEVER be a customer again and will NEVER speak kindly on this company's behalf.
NM from 75235, Texas
December 29th, 2020
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Txu reports false info
Txu reports false info to the credit agencies. Bill is paid and when i disputed the account they report it as consumer disagrees versus reporting it as paid. FCRA AND FCA will be used in lawsuit against TXU.
M S from 76502, Texas
January 2nd, 2021
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Run RUN RUN!!!
Buyer remorse big time...I have been with TXU for a short time my first bill was high and got a second bill for 159.00..I live alone and never had a bill that high...And I checked around to ask some friends and they also shared concerns with txu..there was a misunderstanding with my old electric company I had been with for 6 years...IF YOU HAVE A GOOD ELECTRIC COMPANY TAKE MY ADVICE AND STAY WITH THEM!!! I'm on some sort of plan for the month of December my electric is 50% off so they hit me with a high bill...SHAME ON YALL TXU..DURING A PANDEMIC!!!
Suzette Johnson from 76120, Texas
January 10th, 2021
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TXU WILL CHEAT YOU IN EVERY WAY
THEY HAVE DOUBLE BILLED ME ON AUTO PAY FOR ALMOST A YEAR, AND THEN THEY OVERBILLED MY ELECTRICITY, RAISED MY RATES WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE THEN SENT ME A $661 FINAL BILL FOR TWO WEEKS! DO NOT USE THEM THEY ARE CROOKS.
REBECCA CALDWELL from 75032, Texas
January 23rd, 2021
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High bill
1/27/2021 My husband I had called to ask why our bill keep going up? The gentleman told us our contract has been expired since October of 2020. We never got a paper stated that the contract is about to be expired. As a customer I think TXU should at least called to ask if we want to keep the services. I called today to see what can we do? I kept getting people that was rude and tell me if we dont pay than our service will be cut off. Then he told me to call 211. When I called the third time to speak to someone that works on Sales Dept. She was awesome and I wish everyone was the same way. The we got contract instead pay every month. I had forgot to ask her if we were responsible to pay the remaining balance. I dont think we should pay $300. When you change month to month basis to contract. Plus we still owe $230.03. I cant afford these outrages prices. I even told this supervisor that I couldnt pay these outrages prices. This manager had no Sympathy. I wasnt happy with the service. TXU used to be awesome. TXU is trash!!! I told the supervisor Im the only person thats working. My husband is disabled and he cant work. Horrible experience with TXU
Tony from 77396, Texas
January 28th, 2021
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Riffed off
Ive only been in Texas for 3 months and this is company riffed me off. For being here months i paied them total of almost $2000 worth of electricity and cancel fee. When i opened the acct, ive been told cancel anytime. But once i found out my bills were constantly $400 + every month eventhough nobody is home, i decide to nolonger want to do business with them. They charged me $300 to cancel the service. If anyone file a lawsuit against this thrief, im after. Unbelieable.
Thao from 75044, Texas
February 1st, 2021
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Fooled for years
Not knowing much about all the different energy companies that are offered in Texas I went along with this one. I was a customer for 5 years and was never told that I was under an average billing plan. Once I decided to go with a different energy company when my plan ended with TXU I was told that I owed over $700 because I used more energy than the company averaged out for me. Now as far as I know with average billing base on past usage a specific amount is set by the energy company that is paid every month and at the end of the term there is either a credit, an amount owed or you break even. My monthly payments were never the same. It always, so I was very surprised when I was told this. Of course, I could not pay the entire bill. I paid $25 a month but that was not enough for the TXU and my remaining balance was sent to collections around January 2020. In August 2020, I paid the entire collection and was told that it would be removed from my credit report. The collection was removed but the charge off the account was not and I called the company only to received a letter saying that the charge-off account will be removed 7 years from now. Take my advice and find a different company. I am going to file a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. fluctuates
Find another energy compnay from 76179, Texas
February 9th, 2021
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Txu is Horrible
Txu billed me twice in the same month
Ifiok Akpan from 77035, Texas
February 25th, 2021
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Do not go with this company
At first everything was ok with this particular company TXU. Gradually it became worse and my bill became more expensive month after month. Please take my advice and run the other way this company will gouge you and give you the run around when you ask them about your bill. Would never wish the trouble Ive went through with them on anyone.
Steven p. from 76084, Texas
February 25th, 2021
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Not at all transparent in Billing
They have too many extra charges, so be careful before you choose. I will never recommend it anybody.
H. M. from 75038, Texas
February 25th, 2021
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Misleading, Dishonest & Disloyal!!
I have been a TXU customer for an estimate of six years and don't plan to make it seven. I opened my TXU invoice for February on January 28, 2021 and after seeing the amount of$544.65, usage of 3315 kw, I knew this was a mistake. I called TXU thinking the amount would getadjusted immediately, instead, their apologies were turning into excuses, realizing customerbloyalty didnt matter. Centerpoint came out the following morning, not my request, turned off my electricity for a metertest without any notice. I am on time with payments, so I knew that wasntthe reason, so I immediately went to the meter, where I asked Centerpointrepresentative why he turned off my electricity? He replied , he was doing a meter test, requested by TXU. After our conversation, I learned he had installed a new smart meter on September 20, 2020, the same date I transferred to this apartment. I confirmed the installment date with three TXU customer representative, two supervisors and a senior manager. I was told the smart meter is working correctly and I would have to pay the due amount, $544.65. This amount was double from All my past monthly invoices and the same after comparing current neighbors usage, with same floor plan.I spent several hours on my TXU account dashboard, where customers are told the information is efficient, able to track real time usage, showing an estimate during billing period and an actual at the end of billing period. I manually added all daily usage/cost for billing days and the total was half of what was showing on statement. TXU Supervisor & Manager confirmed the mistake, only to tell me they had to open a new investigation ticket withCenterpoint. I stated several times, I am a TXU customer, not a Centerpoint customer, and why do I have to wait on what they decide about my TXU account, when TXU is their customer, not mine.After my research, I found misleading information on several past invoices, needing answers to my questions, only to receive dishonest answers. Old Meter ID 9227319 was replaced by New Meter ID 88305995 onmy move in date,September 20, 2021, the date my start of bill cycle, ending October 20, 2020. Instead, my Original invoice for this period shows an Actual Read from old meter. My December original invoicel shows old meter ID with estimated reading. My January 2021 original invoice is the first invoice showingnew smart meter ID, along with bill corrections for Dec, Nov, two for Oct(all 2020), showing Actual Readings from new meter and new charges. TXU, states on "myaccount dashboard", your monthly bill provides your official usage asdetermined by your local transmission and distribution utility. I paid my original monthly invoice for October, old apartment that I transfer from, differentmeter and three days at new apartment, of which I had not moved in yet. November, December2020 invoices were changed, showing on my January 2021 invoice, with new actual readings, changing the meter information. I paid $300. on February's invoice, waitingfor Centerpoint to complete their investigation. I recently received March 2021 invoice, showing newcorrections, for February, along with new Actual readings for all past invoices at new address, Oct, Nov, Dec 2020,( third time on changes) Jan(second time on changes) & Feb. 2021(moved the amount difference to previous months in 2020. After many hours reviewing the invoices,phone conversations with TXU representatives and consumer support representatives, I amupset and will Not allow TXU to bully a loyal customer, especially when TXU is not following their own policies, taking advantage of loyal customers by giving the choices, 1) pay the amount they are demanding or 2) No electricity. I filed a complaint with Better Business Bureau(BBB) & Public Utility Commission(PUC), both have opened investigations. TXU needs to take responsibility for theirmisleading, dishonest and bad service actions. I paid All of the Original invoices and as a loyalcustomer, l deserve better than what is occurring.I have all original invoices, showing the changes and other documents pertaining to this matter and I should not be dealing with TXU's mistakes.
Lonnie Allsbrooks from 77339, Texas
March 9th, 2021
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A society to be avoided.
I can't write everything that I would like so much my experience is bad with them.
I will could write a roman.
Problm with the deposit refund, surcharge bill amount for nothing, wrong information meter, poor contacte with them and completely inconsistent answers about my asks.
Run aways.
Gilles from 75062, Texas
March 14th, 2021
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Account credit
I received horrible customer service when asked about credit for the time I was without service during the storm and was advise to call encore for the credit I even had a supervisor show no empathy or concern and did nothing to assist me with my concern
Kp from 75074, Texas
March 14th, 2021
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High price & bad customer service
If u want recive bump bill..take it TXU energy.. crazy bill we live home along just stay 7pm to 6am .. but every month pay over $250.. think have a hidden price.. bad experience.. & bad customer service
TXU energy poor company from 75240, Texas
March 20th, 2021
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Horrible Customer Service
I spoke to an agent who told me they would disconnect my electric on Dec 15th when I was moving. So, I moved to my new apartment and continued to use TXU there thinking it was off at my old address. Come to find out the agent never had it taken out of my name at the old apartment. Now, TXU will not take off the charges from their own mistake. absolutely, ridiculous horrible service and how they treat their customers. Ever representative will tell you something different.
Chase Huckeby from 76107, Texas
March 31st, 2021
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Bad Company
I dont know if anyone really reads these are not but I wouldnt go with TXU. They will lie to you about your bill, they will make your bill higher every month and when you do decide to quit using them they will harass you every single week at least 2 or 3 times a week before the final bill is due. They started harrassing me before I got my final bill in the mail, it was only a day after I switched that they started harrassing me. They are rude and unprofessional. I wouldnt use this company ever again. They are already having bankruptcies and lawsuits. They truly are the worst company ever and I wish that I would have known that when my husband and I moved to this area. Listen well learned!
Lynn from 75941, Texas
April 24th, 2021
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Low Usage, look for other options
Was getting outrageously high bills and high "delivery charges" tacked on as well. Found another provider that catered to low usage much better and cut my bill in half!! New provider total bill is almost as low as "delivery charges" from TXU? what is going on? Stay away.
Apartment Guy from 77006, Texas
April 27th, 2021
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Thieves and liars
They have been ripping me off for years. Worst company I have ever dealt with. DO NOT USE TXU
Zero stars from 76574, Texas
April 30th, 2021
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Horrible experience
I start the service in August-2020 with them and based on their recommendations I start the service with summer saving but I end up with 968.00 bill for the first month and when I called and asked why the center point charge is the same or higher than my electricity charge they tried to convince me that all electric company have the same charges, which is not true. I called my neighbor a they recommended the pulse power, so I called and start the service and very happy with them and guess what there is no extremely high center point charges. I just want to put this out for public to know before the signup with TXU energy.
Maggie from 77459, Texas
June 21st, 2021
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stay month to month with this company
been with txu over 10 years multiple accts and as soon as I went from month to month the nightmare started. They even changed my neighbors service to my name and he plans to sue me. Customer service is non existant. Virtual service is all you can get and take 10 to 15 questions to go beyond virtual assistance or more.
nightmare company from 78045, Texas
June 22nd, 2021
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Horrible service
Txu charges me same amount each day. I live in 1 bedroom apartment. Days im not even home, turn everything off. They lie about checking your meter. I am switching over hopefully this will help someone else make a better decision choosing their power company. I have talk to 6 different people and nobody can give me a straight answer on why this is happening. I paid less living in a 4 bedroom house then in my 1 bedroom apartment.
Mike Baker from 77336, Texas
June 24th, 2021
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TX she does not like to pay
one of the unfortunate to be with greedy electric .TXU call with the promises to give me a rewards for signing up with them disputed signing up with them but was finally convinced when I was promised I will get my rewards that was five months ago still have not received it I wonder if I did not pay them how far would Ill be with electricity
Melvin Spoonemore from 77039, Texas
June 28th, 2021
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Worst customer service I have ever experienced!
When ordering my electric service the person on the phone did not speak English well enough to be trying to provide customer service as she could not understand my conversation. She set me up as the Owner of my apartment instead of as the Resident.
I have been trying to cancel the Business account that I am stuck with for several days and since the TXU customer service is provided by some foreign country I have given up hope for ever getting this error corrected. When I reviewed my account agreement I read that I have to keep TXU service for a year or there will be a $150.00 cancellation fee!! Outrageous Corporate Greed!
Patricia Whittiker from 76110, Texas
July 6th, 2021
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I should never have switched to TXU!
I let a sales rep talk me into switching to TXU with promises of a more equalized summer billing. My bills have been consistently higher all year long instead. Today, I realized it must be time to pay the bill. When I accessed my account I see that it was due on July 19, yes, three days ago. And for that, they had issued a disconnect notice set for August 2. I cannot imagine how they think that is even ball park customer service.
Treat your Customers like Dirt! from 77461, Texas
July 22nd, 2021
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HORRIBLE
This company is such a rip off! They told me I had free nights when in reality they do charge if you use more energy at night than during the day! For a one bedroom 650 sq ft I was paying over $100 a month! That is completely insane! Their customer service is completely rude and non helpful.
JT from 75039, Texas
July 25th, 2021
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Totally unfair
About four years back, I was shopping around for electricity providers and had reached out to TXU Customer service to know about their plan. Then I took the service from Ambit. No I moved to a house and the previous owner was taking the service from TXU, I called them to connect the service then they told me that I had $26 and some change due on my account. I was surprised and mad at the same time. I have never received bill neither on my post or email but I paid now. I think I will change the service provider.
Totally unfair from 75252, Texas
August 1st, 2021
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Random price changes
Ridiculously high bill in Texas. Keeping our thermostat at 78 and our bill being $300 for July. Absolutely nuts. We keep most lights off and power usage down. This is insane and well be switching.
Terrible from 75701, Texas
August 1st, 2021
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Worst company ever
Beware of this company they change their prices they tell you one plan then put you on another this company charge me for $600 every month saying that its my AC that was the problem I went on vacation the month of June and my bill was still over $600 for the month do not join TXU they are crooks I hope they shut down from people leaving there service
Bobby true review on txu from 77339, Texas
August 4th, 2021
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I'm completely shocked
I had received a number of calls and a disconnect notification and my bill was 3 days late who does that and the women I spoke with in customer service was rude
Claudette Mitchell from 77584, Texas
August 10th, 2021
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Hidden fees by getting more money out of it.
I am truly baffled by this whole experience with a representative which they are trying their best. Unfortunately, it left me very disappointed with their services I was behind about few months on the bill and finally caught up by paying all of it in june plus extra 60 dollars to ensure for next bill. I was thrilled to pay it off to 0 plus 60 credit for July. Then i got the bill by end of July that said disconnection notice to pay 245 dollars I was like huh?? This must be a glitch! They literally turned it off and i was like wtf i paid it off then called them to find out why and stated my case that I paid all of it off with a credit also. They keep saying that I didn't. Yes i have proof that i paid all of it off. How did it add up to 245 dollars? I am sure that my bill should be under 40 dollars with 60 credit for July and where is my 60 dollars credit? A rep said because 30 dollars goes to May and 30 goes to July. I was like wait a min. Why May? It is already paid off in June like literally 0. A rep said right but you didnt pay for May. I was like huh?!? Please come back and add the money on june so i paid 250 dollars worth in June so that mean it is paid off right then why Does it have to do with May?!? A rep said because i broke the agreement... what?!?! How is that even possible if i paid all so i didnt break it. He said because you didn't call us first before you paid off?!? why would i have to?? Because it didnt stop and keept going.. it shouldn't cuz i paid it off so i am being penalized for breaking agreement that i didnt know i have to call you first which it is so ridiculous thing I ever heard in my life If i paid it off and it should reset that back to default which mean stop the agreement at a same time. All of that because i didn't call you. That was so shadiest and sneaky to get more money out of us, honest earning money barely enough to get by. A rep said i understand that it is rep's fault and have let you know that. Yea damn right. I aint going to pay 245 for it since i paid all if it plus 60 dollars credit for July. Can you please remove it? A rep said iam sorry i cant because I agreed to it. EXCUSE ME?!!?!? Dude, my balance is 0 and shouldnt be punished for your rep's mistakes. Well it is your payment arrangement that you agreed to it. Wait i asked for an extension not payment agreement. Ohhh that is how you milked more money out of our pocket. I disagreed with it. I am not going to pay it. All i have 10. Well i can put you on another payment agreement that will be in 350 total. Say What? Hell naw. It is only way to get ur light back on then make payments for 6 months plus you will have to pay for current month also. So i have to pay 2 bills per month. That is foul!!! I filed a complaint and they need to add program to the systems that once it is paid off then all of them are voids!!! I am so appalled that i am being penalized for not calling back to stop the payment arrangements. TXU, you got a dissatisfied customer and feel cheated out of it for more money which I don't have!!
Dissatisfied customer from 75235, Texas
September 13th, 2021
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Beware of TXU*
I've been a txu energy customer for a decade and i have an excellent turn out on thousands of reviews of companies i do business with.This is not the company i had high in regard towards customer service or decent pricing nor values of a major company with solid ethics.
"Spend Tens of thousands to be stepped on" from 77498, Texas
October 7th, 2021
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Avoid at all costs
I would not recommend TXU to anyone. Their rates are insane, and their customer service is terrible. They lure you in with "50% off during peak months" but even in a 2 br 2 ba apartment your bill will never be below $300. When you call customer service to discuss why it's so high they tell you "that's just what it is", and tell you to apply for assistance if you cant afford the bill. Save yourself a headache and avoid Txu at all costs.
Tired of txu from 77511, Texas
December 18th, 2021
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Horrible customer service
Horrible customer service, never expected such a difficult time closing my account because of a move. Never would recommend them until they fix their call center.
Lloyd from 77090, Texas
December 30th, 2021
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Terrible cuatomer service
Its so irritating dealing w these people. Im a landlord and have several accounts at a time. They call me every single time a tennant transfers their service into their name and asks me why i closed my account. Because someone else took over the address you moron!! Then they bug you about paying a bill when its not even due. Im sick and tired of them
Marquis investment properties from 76249, Texas
January 5th, 2022
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Smart energy
Yeah I recieved a 100 dollar gift card but my light bill started at 90 a month going up after 6 months got the card then going up every month this month for a 2 bedroom 2020 Mobile home just 2 tvs and 2 kids and 2 adults run literally nothing it was $177.00 this month in maine in winter I run air condition all summer and highest bill 110.00 never ever had a light bill that high even with daylight shrunk if your afraid they'll charge you just call your bank Tell them shut them off your account alot quicker so hey don't there sweet assistance time shutting your account down scam artists for sure they told me they were charging the same price as my regular rate my electric company charging 7 cents kilowatt there charging me 10 or 11 yeah that makes a difference when it's per killowatt rip offs passed me off considering had this 8 months total so yeah took to the cleaners!!!! Save your self for real.
Daddy's mad from 04416, Maine
January 7th, 2022
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Stay away from TXU
STAY AWAY from txu energy! I have a 2 bedroom apartment, don't use much electricity at all. My bill is around$ 285 to $300 a month. This is the worst electricity company around. Not to mention their customer service is absolutely horrible. Switching and can't WAIT to get away and pay a normal electric bill again.
Brad S. from 76712, Texas
January 26th, 2022
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Vague company
The bills is hard to understand, and calling to ask questions is laughable. 2x I called about my bill and the first time the guy kept making sound affects and I had to ask him to stop, and the second time the guy was a story teller, it was a month we will never forget it was so cold Im from Pennsylvania it wasnt that cold. Instead of giving answers to your bill they will try to disorient you with stories and sound effects. TERRIBLE customer service- looking for a better provider 1/10 do not recommend
Cat from 77406, Texas
February 17th, 2022
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Horrible in every way
They say they are here for you 24/7, which means people that dont speak good English, hard to understand and get answers from a computer not a supervisor and constantly say I understand but the system says. Well Im not a computer so dont speak to me like I am and if Im calling in the first place then YES I have a problem. They are the worst for working payments around work schedules. I just have nothing nice to say about txu
Ape from 79763, Texas
March 16th, 2022
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Worst electrical company
They make agents to offer the highest price plans, bad customer service and they mislead clients to set them up with high prices
Pedro from 75032, Texas
May 12th, 2022
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TXU is VERY EXPENSIVE
No matter the plan, it's over-priced! During the hotter months, leave my thermostat at 80 during the day and 75 at night and I'm paying more for a 1 bedroom apartment than all of my friends with 3-4 bedroom houses in Austin. In fact, when my lease is up next month, I'm moving out of this apartment, which requires TXU and into a house that does not require I use them. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT move into an apartment that requires TXU
Noteexu from 78728, Texas
May 27th, 2022
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Ripped Off
I live in 1610 at tremore. I started the account in January 12, 2021. I get a bill on the third of each month, that is crazy. I came in washing clothes in my new apartment at least three to four times a day. my bill was less than one hundred dollars until the summer time. in the summer it was less than 115.00. In September my ceiling fans in my apartment stopped working and I was grateful for this because I knew my bill would go down, Not. I took all the light bulbs out of the ceiling fan and bathroom. the bill shot up. My dryer stopped working so I had to wash at a laundry room for four months. the bill still went up. I don't understand to this day why this docent look a bit suspicious and greedy. I began to unplug the stove and tv all the time. What is going on? Im not happy with being used. I have a baby and he sits in the dark with a few candles everyday. Can someone please let me know of a fair company..........PLEASE......NOW!!!!!!!!!HELP............
v.c from 75228, Texas
June 10th, 2022
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About the payment and billing
I don't understand on why y'all offer things then y'all cost more money to do so that isn't fair I've been with y'all for over 10 yrs I don't trust txu anymore!! It definitely looking for a new electric company
Julie from 76020, Texas
June 15th, 2022
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Shady TXU energy company
Shady energy company will not honorShady energy company will not honor night and week credit. I was signed for electric power and the were night and weekend free power. After a month use the TXU energy, the company charged full amount electricity used. It will not honor the night and weekend as it promised on TV advised. Sad energy company.
Long Nguyen from 77072, Texas
June 23rd, 2022
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Liars
I called to change my rate, they locked me in at a 12.5 cents rate, I get the bill, for 19.7 cents, I called to correct, they told me, that was a promotion and that I could not change it, but my contract with them was 2 yrs, they will be charging $295 to get out of my contract early, and they went up on the delivery fee. DO NOT TRUST THEM, Liars!!!
Do Not Trust TXU from 77380, Texas
July 11th, 2022
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Worst Company Ever
Lied about rate
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Worst Company Ever from 77380, Texas
July 11th, 2022
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Liars that hold money
TXU according to the commercials are the best priced around, well they are unless you actually use the electric in the home you live in. I signed up with them online and was told my bill would run 175.00 to 180.00 per month and then the phone call I got after the rep said the exact same thing. I said ok well I get my first bill it was 500.00 ! Are you kidding me? I'm not mathematician but 500.00 Is no where near 180.00. I call them because they turned my power off, no call , no disconnect notice, nothing. They demanded that I pay 200.00 before they turn it back on so I go pay that that turn it back on and they say " oh by the way you have to pay the rest of this month 300.00 plus next month another 500.00 plus reconnect of 90.00 by the 29th" that is nearly 900.00 ! There's no way. They then told me then "call before that And let us know I can't do anything about it now" great so I call them I can't pay much become husband has gotten laid off and my pay was cut in half.
They told me " well you have to pay 400.00 before we will help you"
Me " i was told to call you ifi can't pay by this date that's what I'm doing, I don't have any money"
Them " Not my problem, pay this amount and we will help you"
Me " I don't have any money how can I pay you if I don't have it and I was told to call you if I had a issue well I have an issue"
Them " ma'am again we want to help you but you must pay 400.00 first "
This went on for about 39 minutes with me trying to get them to understand I have no money to pay them they then informed me that they will turn my electric off again because there has been no payments in my account, I said thar they are wrong that I paid 200.00 they said yes we see that but it does not count, because it's PENDING. Pending??! . I paid that in August why is it pending???? They never did answer that one . So now I'm in jeopardy of having my power turned off again because they lied, are holding money in limbo, they are demanding money before they will help me. That's no way to run a company. They just don't care about anyone but themselves and the bottom line. Oh a d now I find out they put an "Switch Hold" on my account so if they turn my power off I'm outta luck to get any help or power at all because they will want the 900.00 and another reconnect fee. I really hope none of them go thru this and get treated this way ..... Or maybe I do so they can see what they put us through.
MEREDITH R FOUNTAIN from 76208, Texas
September 6th, 2022
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TXU is the biggest mistake you can make
My bill went up by $200 the very first month from my previous provider. $630.00 for a 2 bedroom 1000 soft house!! Seriously!!? This past month was down to $570. I paid $520 on it last week planning to pay the other $50 today and this morning my wife calls me and says the power is off. Thinking to myself, surely they wouldn't turn it off over $50 dollars so call them and yep, turned it off over $50. So paid the 50 right then and let's just say expressed my displeasure over the situation and not even letting me know ahead of time and she says they emailed me a disconnect notice on the 16th and called me that morning and the day before to let me know. BS. No calls at all on my phone from them. Checked my email and spam for it....nothing from them. They did not want to notify me. They wanted it to get disconnected so they could charge me a reconnect fee. Very unscrupulous people. How ironic that in less than a half hour after getting off the phone with them, the new bill for next month hit my email. Another $618. How odd that the bill has no trouble reaching my email, but not the disconnect notice. I am gladly gonna pay the $295 early termination fee to fire them. And gonna report them to the PUC. Stay away from these crooks. Hey, TXU....YOU'RE FIRED!!
Jim Lewis from 78382, Texas
September 29th, 2022
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Terrible company
No compassion at all. We just asked for 3 extra days to pay our bill because of medical expenses that came up, they turned it off. Have been a customer for 20 years.
Leaving this company from 76108, Texas
October 26th, 2022
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Not so good
Had been with them 22 years renew my contact and suppose to be lock in but every month was raise so look around found another provider. Then they contact me after the service was going to be cancel and I explained to them reason why but didnt care. Then what top it off I got my bill and wasnt due yet and they call me to pd my bill was out of town told them u look at my records you alway been pd and on time but lady didnt but I told her that I would contact them Monday morning so I did and the lady said she sorry but they wasnt suppose to do that and I explained to her why I left and she thank you and u have a great day.
Brenda from 75060, Texas
October 31st, 2022
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Scammed and was lied to
Txu Energy is the worst light bill company ever they lied to me about how my bill was gonna be more cheaper they are liars and the are frauds never ever believe there lies!!!!
Tiffany from 78520, Texas
November 9th, 2022
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Highway Robbery
I have been a customer of TXU energy for just four months and my bill for an 1100 sq ft apartment has been just $30 cheaper than my bill was for my 2200 sq ft house with a different electric company. We made a conscious effort to turn off lights and even turned off the heat/air entirely a few days and our bill dropped a whopping $5.00. Have even spoke with co-workers who reside in two bedroom apartments and they pay half what I do monthly. Ridiculous!
R.Robison from 75020, Texas
November 16th, 2022
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Worst Company Ever
I was always suspicious of them. I did switch to TXU and my worst nightmare started. They promised a $250.oo gift card to enroll. When I canceled the service four months later, I had not received the Gift Card and to this day still no gift card. Customer Service does not listen to you, but talks over you. They treat you like an idiot. The representative who signed me up took the liberty of signing me up for 3 years with out my knowledge or permission. I when I canceled the service they charged me $398.00 when I had been told it would be $150.00. That's when I found out that I had been enrolled in a 3 year term not the one year I requested. No one would listen and no one wants to help solve this problem. After the first payment after the canceled service, they turned the account over to a collection agency. The only way they would refund part on the cancellation fee was if I resigned with them. This company will cheat you out of your money. DO NOT USE THEM !!!!!
Liz from 76384, Texas
December 12th, 2022
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Scam of an energy company
Absolutely horrendously overcharged. I payed more on average by $75 for a small apartment than any home owner I know. To top it off, after canceling my service they charged me for a full month to make it resemble the average.
Savannah from 76706, Texas
December 13th, 2022
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These guys will screw you if they have the chance
They block me from my account after I complain about my account and called them out. I used less kilowatt from the previous month but they charged me more money. Could not explain why
George from 75007, Texas
February 10th, 2023
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Horrible Customer Service
TXU has the worst system I have ever seen for accounting, bill pay, and customer service. I initially thought the rates were decent when I signed on over a year ago. Since then rates have increased dramatically and customer service is horrible. I have been using the autopay feature for 9 months with no issues. In month 10, the credit card was declined for insufficient funds yet month 11 the payment was process for both month 10 and 11. The same scenario happened again in months 12 and 13. After discussing with my bank there is no reason for it to be declined, the account is in good standing, and more than ample room on the credit limit. TXU was set to terminate the service so I arranged for a 1 time payment to the same exact credit card and it was processed immediately without issue. I called TXU to confirm payment and that autopay billing would proceed. NO. Autopay was cancelled when I made the one time payment. Besides all of this customer service was completely useless, could not answer any question I had about my bill, and I could barely understand them.
Thomas from 77573, Texas
March 20th, 2023
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Dont fall for their New Customer Welcome Cards
Horrible to deal with and TXU doesnt keep up with their end of the bargain. I left a good company Reliant and went with this company due to they offered 2 $300.00 welcome cards told me I would have 6 months to use it. It expired in 2 months and they would not make right on it. I I was told I would receive call from President what a joke. They would call you and leave a message and when you called them back they never answered the phone even during their working hours 8-5. As soon as my contract is up I am going back to Reliant a much better utility company.
Marlene from 77090, Texas
April 7th, 2023
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TXU unscrupulous billing practices have made me sick.
After using TXU Energy I changed companies because a few months ago I started getting much higher bills. I am a senior citizen living alone with pets. In April I learned they had used the automatic feature to run $812 thru my account. This caused a hardship for and I ended up changing companies. They notified me that they were going to r u n $1100 thru my account on 5/1/23. I called and talked to the Presidents office and was told they would give me an $850 credit but instead they ran $1100 thru my account on 5/8/23 wiping out the account. I called and talked to them. They changed their story right and left - even a bad scammer would have been. My bank has put some more money in my account and fized it so TXU Energy can no longer run any payments thru my account but the traumatic experience has made me sick at my stomach causing me yo vomit up my last meal.
Barbara Yoder from 77498, Texas
May 10th, 2023
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outrageous Early Cancellation Fee
I was less than 30 days out from completing my 24 month contract, when I switched providers. I expected a small cancelation fee for braking early, but $295 is a bit much. and I was on the reenable buy back program( so they would have owed me money at the end of the month). I spent over an hour on the phone with 3 different representatives and got no where. all they could say is they understood my concerns. Really $295 for breaking a couple weeks early, they had sent me a letter telling me the rates were going up by about 25% and when I jump ship a couple weeks before the end of the contract they send me a bill for $295 and so far will not budge on this. I will thing twice before switching back. and anyone planning on using them be aware they will milk you to the end of your contract. if I would have rode it out 2 more weeks they would have owed me money, but I was on my way out of town for work and needed to take care of this before I left and now I am stuck with an unreasonable bill
Eboyd 348 from 77355, Texas
May 11th, 2023
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OFF SHORE CUSTOMER SERVICE
What is it with these American companies that all hire their "customer service" overseas? WHY? because its cheap! CEO may cut corners and save a single penny from each customer and pay himself millions of dollars in salary & bonus. They don't care how frustrating to us. I'm sick & tired of this practice. Start hiring Americans.
Sonya from 76092, Texas
May 17th, 2023
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Horrible Protection Plan
TXU protection plan is horrible contract with Sears. TXU customers services if they don't know they will lie or hang up on you. Just F Rude
Horrible protection plan from 77474, Texas
June 19th, 2023
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Account charge off
I received notice of an outstanding bill from a collection agency that TXU hired. When I tried to login to the TXU portal to see what my last payment was and what usage they are billing me for, I learned I cannot login into the portal as the account has been 'closed'. I am unable to access all account history to determine if this is a legitiment charge or not. I responded to the collection agency asking for account history, last payment, billing usage, etc. and received no response. I submitted a request through TXU's online contact us form, and received no email follow up. I then woke up to a TXU account charge off on my credit report. I'm happy to pay this matter in full if it is a legit claim, but without access to account history I cannot tell. Now that a charge off has been reported on my credit report, I won't pay it unless the claim is legit and the charge off is deleted.
Concerned Customer from 77007, Texas
July 29th, 2023
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TXU Scam
Sales person told me 9.1¢ per kwh, but when my First Bill came , it was 14.9¢ per kwh.I certainly would not recommend TXU ,and their CS people are certainly NO help at all.....BEWARE. I'm going back to my previous provider,,Gexa, at least they are honest. Shame on me for leaving them..I was told by TXU , that I would be getting a better rate with them.........NOT.
S.Felux from 78064, Texas
July 29th, 2023
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TXU HAS THE HIGHEST RATES
I was forced to switch From TXU to Another Electric Co. (EnergyOgre) because of Extremely High Rates! My bills were Doubled from last year 2022 and I can't even buy food. Their Customer Service Dept. Won't help people like me.
Btw... I had been with TXU for over 14 years with No Disconnections! I am still a "NoBody" to TXU.
Philip W. from 76110, Texas
November 13th, 2023
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Solar buyback plan sucks
Watch out for the little * in the description. Unlike other companies, the base charge and TDU charges are not offsetable so they are bleeding you dry every month regardless of how much energy credit you have. Go elsewhere. Silly me, I'm stuck for the duration.
Ken N. from 77407, Texas
February 24th, 2024
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I was assigned to TXU Energy by mistake. TXU Energy refuses to cancel my account.
Dear TXU:
I was assigned to TXU Energy by mistake. TXU Energy refuses to cancel my account. Please assist me in closing this account.
I registered with Abundance Energy well before the deadline set by LPL for provider changes. I received confirmation from Abundance that I was its customer.
A few weeks later I received the Oops! postcard from LPL indicating that I neglected to choose a provider and that I was assigned to TXU. This postcard was widely reported on multiple broadcast and on-line news sources as a mistake.
Since then, I have received three notices from TXU indicating that I am its customer and that it will soon bill me.
I informed Samantha at Abundance Energy of this problem. She said that there was nothing she could do and that I should call TXU.
I called TXU Energy today. I spoke with Ashley. I confirmed with her my identity by giving her the account number TXU assigned to me [9000 6576 1434]. I also confirmed with her my address. She claimed to know nothing about the Oops! postcard mistake.
Ashley refused to close the account. I asked to speak with her supervisor. She refused. She demanded my drivers license number. I refused as she already confirmed who I was through my account number and my address. I again asked to speak with her supervisor. She agreed and put me on hold.
After a few minutes on hold, it was obvious that TXU was not going to take my call. I hung up.
Gregory Wood
5001 Chicago Ave, Apt 14
Lubbock, TX 79414
Gregory Wood from 79414, Texas
March 27th, 2024
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Do not use automatic payments!
I canceled my service at the beginning of January when I moved and I paid the balance due them. They then charged me $155 for the next month using my bank information. When contacted, they claimed they dont do their own billing and it would take as much as 5 days to verify the overpayment. (I guess that means they cant access key details of customers accounts?). They verified the overpayment and promised to issue a check, its now late April, I still have no refund, and whenever they are contacted, its just more excuses and the proverbial the check is in the mail. I would choose a different provider and pay month by month.
Melissa Baucus from 78626, Texas
April 22nd, 2024
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This energy company offers the worse overall experience
When we signed up for TXU business, it was after researching the internet for better energy providers in TX. Although, we were aware that they we werent the least expensive.
From the moment we signed up, TXU heavy foreign-outsourcing incompetence haunted us consuming our last ounce of patience. They were determined to look bad even when it was time for us to pay the first bill which they sent to someone who had access to the business account over ten years ago and was no longer with our company, ignoring the new lengthy application setup we created with them at the onset.
The horrific experience encountered makes what social media publicized buying favorable reviews highly believable
Joe Jordi from 76016, Texas
June 7th, 2024
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Switched to TXU from Gexa for SolarBuyBack BIG mistake
I decided to switch from Gexa Energy to TXU, because TXU stated they were offering the same deal as Gexa Energy for their solar buyback plan with just a slightly higher base fee, but for a three-year contract instead of having to renew every year. I believed them, and signed up for the plan that is supposed to sell and buy energy at the same cost, with a $14.95 base fee, and delivery fees that every service provider has. I have received two bills from TXU since switching to their plan, and the bills have been significantly higher, because they are putting the credits (the energy they buy back) in a bank that they are not allowing us access to. When I called TXU to question this the first person I spoke to kept putting me on hold, and then getting back on the line to tell me that he has checked with his assistant and the credits have been applied to bills already and that is what we owe. It took me three times at explaining their bill to them, and how the simple math works, for him to decide maybe I was right, but he did not know and needed to transfer me. The next person I spoke to basically told me they could not do anything because credits could not be used towards fees, and I was producing more than I was using. He stated the fees had to be paid every month regardless. I have never seen this kind of business, where they can hold peoples money, and charge them for things they are not utilizing.
Kay from 75766, Texas
July 22nd, 2024
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Lied on Phone about Termination Fees
We called and asked if there were termination fees for our account and they said it would be $300. We have one property and one business, but for some reason there are two addresses (9513 and 9513 1/2). They did not tell us it would be $300 per address. When asked why they told us a lie, they just said "refer to the contract" and did not take responsibility for misleading us on the phone. After spending $20k with them, this seems petty and short-sighted. Do not recommend.
Zach from 77080, Texas
August 13th, 2024
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The $600 Gift Card Ramifications
Buyer Beware of the frequent $600 free gift cards offered by TXU. The always available sales reps are very excited & anxious to sign you up even if youre just calling to get info about the offer. Although they have cheaper rate plans they only offer you higher priced plans to make up for the free gift cards. These rates are fixed for 3 years & come with high early termination fees. The excited sales reps encourage & pressure you to sign up right away. They promise to take care of your current early termination fees. What my rep did NOT clarify to me was that TXU does NOT pay this fee it is deducted from your upcoming monthly bills. In my case it was 3 months. However, my current provider demanded the fee upfront & I did not have the funds to pay it up front. That became my own problem. TXU does NOT reimburse your current provider & they NEVER issue checks to them. They just get the ball rolling immediately by cancelling your existing contract as soon as you sign up! The full $600 gift cards are issued over a period of 2 years to make sure you dont cancel their services prematurely. They dont need to worry the hefty early termination fee is their backup. The supervisors & customer retention department reps I spoke to did not seem to care about my problem and did not bother to polite or patient. I cancelled my policy and resigned with my original provider where I now have to pay my early termination fee myself. Based on my experience I see this offer as a scam.
Albert Joseph from 77478, Texas
August 16th, 2024
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Heartless non understanding
Been with you 33 yrs. Now i can't afford you service.14.7cents kil hour.i had to go to lesser power bill with a green comp.of 6.7 cents pkh.we've had covid been very sick can't work.but do you think you people care after I've donated to you for 33 yrs.I'm going to take this to the news guy's and the d DOJ.maybe the texas comp. And DA.you people have lost touch and its all about the almighty dollar.have a roughten day you evil people.
Robert jones from
September 28th, 2020
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Noone would xhangevmy debit card number
Terrible talked to 4 pwople line went dead everytime
Ken Franklin from
March 1st, 2022
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Fraud bill
TXU Energy charge fraud and assumption bill and harassments credit bureau reporting.
PAUL, SUSHIL from 7519,
March 29th, 2024
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