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September 26, 2008
IDT Energy marketer
I just had someone stop by my place who said he was from IDT Energy and asked to see my Gas AND Electric bills. He said if I switched to them that I could save lots of money on my bills. Very high pressure when I told him that I never respond to solicitors. I basically had to close the door on him becuase he would not leave.
Did a little net surfing and saw a number of forumn complaining about this as a scam - low rates for a couple of months, then skyrocket, etc, etc.
Unless someone thinks I am mistaken here, I would be careful.
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They came by the South Slope twice this past week. I agree, very high pressure tactics... just about stuck his foot in the door. They asked my elderly neighbor to see his actual meters in the basement... said they were from the gas company.
Posted by: IMBY at September 26, 2008 7:39 PM
They've been around PLG as well--cursed at me when I said I wasn't interested. IMO your suspicion is well justified
Posted by: Bob Marvin at September 26, 2008 7:48 PM
I locked in a contract for 17 cents/kWH for two years with Liberty Power, another ESCO.
Posted by: Steve at September 26, 2008 7:54 PM
same happen to me... from someone who came into my store promised savings but before you knew it my bill doubled then tripled...i finally was able to catch them with a mistake and was able to cancel a five yr contract....and get a refund of over 2000.00
be careful
Posted by: allstarlocksmith at September 26, 2008 8:06 PM
You all must of missed the article in the NYT on these guys...
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/01/nyregion/01ambit.html
Posted by: denton at September 27, 2008 7:46 AM
There are a lot of snake oil merchants in the market. Econnergy is another worthless ESCO I had a bad experience with. However, the contract I have with Liberty is simple and no-games: 17 cents kWH, flat rate, guaranteed for two years. Since Con Ed was billing me 23 cents and energy prices are only going to go up, it's a good deal. Granted, I'll be paying 17 cents this winter when Con Ed may dip to 14 or 15 cents but it still works out in my favor over a year's time.
If you're with Con Ed you've already got an ESCO.
Posted by: Steve at September 28, 2008 2:01 AM
Our co-op also had the same experience as OP.
very pushy and aggressive rep... finally asked the person to exit the building.
I was very suspicious as were my neighbors.
Posted by: bren at September 28, 2008 12:21 PM
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