Just Energy

[cancer man]

They came knocking on my door and said they can lower my electricity by 50-80.00 a month.

[ExtraSlow]

was that a question?

[cancer man]

Originally posted by ExtraSlow
was that a question?

Yes it was just waking up.
Just wondering if anybody uses them?
I googled them but would prefer to hear some info from the people that actually use it.

[chengj]

I was foolish and used them... They are not a reputable company and are all around terrible to deal with. I made back my cancellation fee in savings (with over a couple years left) in 2 months. Don't sign with them. I got out as soon as I could and never looked back. If they come around again, don't give them anything and don't talk to them any more than you need to.

They're coming around now a little more aggressively, because of the recent spike in Electricity prices. and using that to scare you into signing a contract.

A) they don't do water, so you'd still need to pay for that and fees somewhere else
B) Signing a 5 year contract is stupid. Especially when somebody like Enmax will let you adjust it as many times as you want, and lock in at any time and cancel at any time.
C) They're shady from start to finish. They weren't the least bit surprised when I called to ask them about cancelling. I guess it's a common question.

If you'd like to Google more, They're formally known as "Alberta Energy Savings". They're an American company that came in to compete here. Look on other forums (and probably this one too...).

Edit:
Because I really don't want to see anyone make a mistake and sign up with them:

They've been charged with fraud, more than once: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Energy#Controversies
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/scam-warn-just-energy-energy-savings-elecricity-gas-retailer-934194/
http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=534496
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=115044
http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100224/edm_alberta_energy_100224/CSI (The fact that there was more than one, suggests to me a culture of deceipt within the company, rather than 3 coincidentally criminals who decide to work for the same company)
http://www.ripoffreport.com/directory/just-energy.aspx
http://calgarians.livejournal.com/1479715.html
http://www.scamfound.com/f13/alberta-energy-savings-l-p-cost-pricing-93010.html
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/alberta-energy-savings-lp-edmonton-alberta-c310207.html

[tenth]

Originally posted by cancer man
Yes it was just waking up.
Just wondering if anybody uses them?
I googled them but would prefer to hear some info from the people that actually use it.
Did you find any reviews on google that weren't overwhelmingly negative with warnings and recommendations not to use them?

[chengj]

Originally posted by tenth

Did you find any reviews on google that weren't overwhelmingly negative with warnings and recommendations not to use them?

I found one guy burried within a forum of 100+ complaints, that said he signed up with them and has no idea whether it's been good or bad. :) :facepalm:

[cancer man]

Originally posted by chengj
I was foolish and used them... They are not a reputable company and are all around terrible to deal with. I made back my cancellation fee in savings (with over a couple years left) in 2 months. Don't sign with them. I got out as soon as I could and never looked back. If they come around again, don't give them anything and don't talk to them any more than you need to.

They're coming around now a little more aggressively, because of the recent spike in Electricity prices. and using that to scare you into signing a contract.

A) they don't do water, so you'd still need to pay for that and fees somewhere else
B) Signing a 5 year contract is stupid. Especially when somebody like Enmax will let you adjust it as many times as you want, and lock in at any time and cancel at any time.
C) They're shady from start to finish. They weren't the least bit surprised when I called to ask them about cancelling. I guess it's a common question.

If you'd like to Google more, They're formally known as "Alberta Energy Savings". They're an American company that came in to compete here. Look on other forums (and probably this one too...).

Edit:
Because I really don't want to see anyone make a mistake and sign up with them:

They've been charged with fraud, more than once: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_Energy#Controversies
http://forums.redflagdeals.com/scam-warn-just-energy-energy-savings-elecricity-gas-retailer-934194/
http://hfboards.hockeysfuture.com/showthread.php?t=534496
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread.php?threadid=115044
http://calgary.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100224/edm_alberta_energy_100224/CSI (The fact that there was more than one, suggests to me a culture of deceipt within the company, rather than 3 coincidentally criminals who decide to work for the same company)
http://www.ripoffreport.com/directory/just-energy.aspx
http://calgarians.livejournal.com/1479715.html
http://www.scamfound.com/f13/alberta-energy-savings-l-p-cost-pricing-93010.html
http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/alberta-energy-savings-lp-edmonton-alberta-c310207.html



You sir are the man..Thank you.