Randa Xqd

Completely unacceptable service

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This is the third time within the last 12 months or so that our power has been knocked out by some rain. One might think/ expect that restoring power would take ... oh, I don't know ... maybe a couple of hours? Three to four hours? No, their wait time approaches or exceeds 24 hours. That means spoiled food in the fridge, sweating like a pig in the summer ... and I don't even want to think about people who need electricity to power devices for their health. HIRE MORE PEOPLE AND PROVIDE DECENT SERVICE!!!
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Cons:
  • Horribly slow service restoration after outage

User's recommendation: If you can avoid CenterPoint, do so!!!

Kathryn A Fuj

Constant power loss

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If I could give it zero stars I would. I work from home & my power has gone out for at least 3 hours in the past two days. Completely unacceptable. Sun is shining, zero wind. Just horrible service & completely inaccurate updates. DO NOT waste your money. Do not use
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Loss:
$3
Cons:
  • Horrible service

Preferred solution: Price reduction

Anonymous
map-marker Irving, Texas

Poor Everything

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False bill, was lied to 2 times by a representative via phone, outrages prices, outrageous fees that make no sense.
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User's recommendation: Do not use them if you can avoid it.

Lavender Dou
map-marker Houston, Texas

Overcharge on my electric bill

I have a charge on my electric bill. Am my dishwasher and keeps shorting out. I do not have my account number and Ive constantly trying to contact CP energy to find out why my bill is so high. Cannot seem to find a number a working number for them to contact to see if I can get someone to come out and rectify this problem.
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Venkat T Jtz

It’s says , the number doesn’t exist

Its a residential houseI am paying my bills exorbitantly this time its a $1000.. I cannot afford to pay it.., I need to get my meter inspected to see if its faulty
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Jaedan Jkd
map-marker Newburgh, Indiana

Honest opinion

By far the worst company to have for utilities. They raised the rates 3 months ago and are already asking to raise rates again. Even worse customer service, along with a very high connection fee. Unfortunately they have a monopoly here and are a big reason why Im moving out of the state.
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Pros:
  • Fast recovery when storms hit
Cons:
  • Monopoly so no other choices
  • Price gouging
  • Constant rate hikes

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Stay out of southern Indiana.

Anonymous
map-marker Vancouver, Washington

Terrible service

Cut our gas off due to forgetting to pay the bill. Called to have it restored, paid the due amount, charged a reconnection fee, another fee for same day reconnection, got a confirmation number and the automated system said a tech would be out between the hrs of 1500- and 2200. Its 2220 and No one has showed up nor called. Can also smell gas coming from valves they have a lock on and because my number is tied to our disconnected account their automated system wont even put me thru to their emergency hotline.
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User's recommendation: Do not use gas in your home if they are they only provider.

Karen P Mho

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| map-marker Shreveport, Louisiana

Overcharges, possible fraudulent activity

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CenterPoint Energy - Overcharges, possible fraudulent activity

I signed up for centerpoint and was told my bill would be 20-30 a month per levelized billing. Bills were mostly doubled when I got them.

It took the lady from LIHEAP to find out my bills were high bc of levelized billing. One employee I spoke with afterwards took me off if levelized billing. During this time, there were correspondence about the complaints to corporate office, and they stood strong on the fact that I owed that bc of the gas I used, I live alone in a duplex,and the way levelized billing us set up. They did admit that they put new unemployed to work that were uneducated on the facts and that was part of the problem.

Long story short, they have taken advantage of someone on a fixed income. They gave me ultimatums. They cut me off bc I was 20 dollars short. I contacted LPSC, and I could tell that their office would b no help to me.

They finally called and told me they would cut it back on in spite of the 20 dollars but I am still libel for all those overcharges. One employee had me off of levelized billing, and corporate who always claims their abilities are limited, gave me an ultimatum which forced me to get back on it.

So now they offered me a payment plan for money I don't owe and bills Incurred after they admitted it was part their fault. I'm 60 and disabled and8m gonna have to move and disrupt my life where I plan to die at bc of Centerpoint Energy and zero help from the office of the LOUISIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONERS OFFICE.

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Loss:
$500
Pros:
  • Have a payment plan for their overcharges echarges
Cons:
  • Almost everything

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Run the other way-ELECTRICITY ONLY

Corey J Sti

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| map-marker Katy, Texas

Horrible Service

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9-29-2023 I moved from Savannah GA. Made plans to be at the new house to make sure I didn't miss the gas connection. Waited all day Friday from 8am-8pm like I was told I needed to do. Nobody showed up! Had the pleasure of no gas for hot water for the family and my wife had to take Monday off to continue waiting for someone to arrive. Their reputation certainly reflects their service.Stop subbing out all of your work to companies that don't care.
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User's recommendation: Just prepare to be dissapointed. They sub out almost ALL of their work.

Darlene E Mtz
map-marker Houston, Texas

Even the passed customer validation number didn't work!!

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This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!!This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!! This was useless!!
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User's recommendation: Why bother it's just a way to deter

beverly m Dud

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| map-marker Houston, Texas

Misinformed. Not fully explained..not clarified

Freedom didn't let me know about Center point had to give permission until after installation had started . I've been trying to contact the power company but only get recording on solar dept number. I never received a permission document to sign . They say there is a backlog for connection.I Investigate process fully.
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User's recommendation: Investigate ..They talk fast to confuse you . I think it's a scam.

Marita C

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Gas bill

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So my gas bill was 69.00 center I guess came out to disconnect my gas so at the time they were disconnecting my gas I guess I was paying my bill, so the bill got bill before the tech put in the system that the gas was disconnected so on top of me already paying my bill center point is charging me an additional 85 dollars for reconnected collection fee and deposit, but my bill was already paid before she disconnected the services. Put they are still charging me 85.00
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Cons:
  • Are bad at communicating with customers

Preferred solution: I want them to explain to me why I still have to pay the 85.00 when the bill was all ready paid before she disconnected

User's recommendation: Never ever get centerpoint

Lisa M Wmc

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| map-marker Houston, Texas

Worst energy company in all the states

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Every time and I do mean every time we get rain the power goes out. No reason ever good enough. My neighbors have power. No accidents. Nothing wrong. And it takes hours for them to get it back on. Centerpoint sucks.
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Loss:
$500
Cons:
  • Rain produces no power

Preferred solution: Price reduction

User's recommendation: Beware this energy company sucks

beverly m Dud

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| map-marker Houston, Texas

Just trying to get solar connected so i dont have to pay for power from centerpoint and solar loan

My complaint is with solar dept. why is it so difficult to get the solar operational once you have it installed. Why is it so difficult to get the permission documents ..is this a national scam that target seniors?
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Loss:
$27111
Pros:
  • Good company
Cons:
  • Not giving appointment for connections

Preferred solution: i would like to get solar connection working while i have to pay for the panels.money lost if centerpoint dose not grant permission

User's recommendation: check deep into anything that sounds to good to be true

Zaida Ime
map-marker Jacksonville, Florida

Rich company only getting richer.

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You keep raising the delivery charges for your own high profits. Poor human beings like me cannot afford your high delivery charges, so baking in the drought heat in Texas is your only option for me. Poor humans like me freeze during the Texas winter freezes because Center point needs to torture the very poor.
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User's recommendation: Complain complain complain

Nazier Lgy
map-marker Carthage, Texas

Payments

Was interrupted by incoming calls .I need an agent please to pay my gas bill.thank you.I need a agent.
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Centerpoint Energy is one of the largest providers of natural gas. The company has more than 5 million customers all over the United States. Centerpoint Energy is considered to be the leading distributor of natural gas in the US. Centerpoint Energy is known for providing high quality energy at affordable prices. Millions of consumers have already made sure Centerpoint Energy is a reliable company to deal with. Services provided by the company include Electric Transmission & Distribution, Natural Gas Distribution, Field Services, Interstate Pipelines, and Competitive Natural Gas Sales and Services. If you are looking for an experienced energy provider, Centerpoint Energy is a great choice to make.

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