Loco2energy 

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Switched from ecotricity and wish I had never even looked at the website. The worse customer service I've come across, unagreed DD increase which has left me unnecessarily in credit. Can't wait to lea... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Been with them for several years but now I am having problems and they are terrible to deal with. Noone answers the phones at customer service and emails take about a week to respond. Inaccurate... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been a customer with Loco2 for the past ~9 months and don't have any problems with the electricity supply or with customer service when I've needed to call them. They were one of the cheapest pro... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

would give 0 if I could.. How many names can solarplicity have????? Stay away from these cowboys... Do NOT give them the time of day 25 year contract that they fail to mention!!!!!!!

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LoCO2 Energy is an independent, British renewable energy supplier. We are a vertically-integrated business with significant generation outputs via our network of 9 hydropower stations. This means that we produce as well as sell renewable energy, giving you the customer complete transparency as to the origin of your power. We don't believe consumers should be penalised by extortionate prices for switching to a renewable energy supplier, hence our motto: Sustainable energy at sensible prices. We are committed to doing business honestly and fairly and have maintained our 'ethical company' accreditation for the past 4 years.


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

would give 0 if I could..

would give 0 if I could..
How many names can solarplicity have?????
Stay away from these cowboys...
Do NOT give them the time of day
25 year contract that they fail to mention!!!!!!!

June 9, 2020
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Scammers

Absolutely fleeced me over an outstanding bill that was accumulated after my account had been closed.

Do not trust them!

February 1, 2018
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Low customer service standards

Been with them for several years and they were ok but now trying to reduce my DD as the account is way in credit.

No one answers the phones at customer service and emails take about a week to respond.

Avoid like the plague. Worst energy company I have ever used.;
Direct debit cancelled - lets see how long they take to call me !!

May 18, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid avoid avoid !!!!!!!!

Avoid avoid avoid !!!!!!!!
I was waiting 1month for welcome letter
So I've changed my mind And decided to change supplier they charged my leaving fee after being with them only 4 weeks!!!!!!!

May 15, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No acknowledgement, not contactable by phone or email

1. About a month ago, I switched to LoCo2 using a comparison site. I got no acknowledgement or any kind of 'welcome' pack, it was as if nothing happened.

2. Despite the above, it seemed like they started transferring my gas but not my electricity (as far as EON knew, they were to continue supplying me with no knowledge of a switch).

3. Worst of all, I've rung about 20 times and no one has ever picked up the phone. After 3 minutes, it tells you to leave a voicemail! I've sent them two emails and had no response. If you don't believe me, ring their number - 0330 124 1500 - and try it for yourself.

I now believe this company has or is about to go out of business. It's like they don't even exist (to further prove this, their last Twitter activity was in December 2016). I've now started switching to yet another supplier. LoCo2 are beyond disgraceful.

April 13, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No one picks up the phone! poor

So my tenancy agreement was ended a few days ago and I have tried contacting them by phone 100 times and also emailed my final reading so I can send a confirmation to my landlord. Nope. No one picks up the phone. I am disappointed and won't recommend them to anyone. trust me, avoid!

April 12, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

A most UNETHICAL company.

LoCO2 have recently changed their Terms and Conditions as follows...

Clause 4.8 - "Where Your account with US is in credit, we reserve the right to retain such credit balance on Your account. Refunds of credit balances will be assessed on a case-by-case basis."

This means that have the right to hold you in perpetual credit. They do not pay interest on credit balances either. They also may not pay you back your credit if you choose to leave them.

Clause 4.7 – “For Direct Debt customers We will periodically review Your monthly Direct Debit amount to ensure that this covers Your estimated Energy usage. You agree that We may increase or decrease Your monthly Direct Debit amount as We believe is appropriate to reflect Your estimated Energy uasage.

This means that they will change your Direct Debit amount to match their estimates. Even if you can prove their estimates wrong, LoCO2 will insist on these Direct Debit increases.

In my case, LoCO2 increased my Direct Debit by over 70%, even though my account was in credit. Six months further on and the credit on my account has doubled. They now hold on to £100’s of MY money.

I have been a customer of LoCO2 for nearly 5 years. I have recorded my meter readings since before I chose to be a customer of LoCO2. I know exactly what my average annual usage is. I live in a 1 bedroom flat and over the last 7 years I have historically used 5154 kWh average per year. Last year (Feb. 2016 – Feb. 2017) I used 5208 kWh. My last statement from LoCO2 quotes this… “Your actual usage in the last 12 months 6857 kWh”. This figure is a blatant fabrication.

LoCO2 massively overestimate their customers usage to artificially inflate their customers Direct Debit to ensure that their customers’ accounts are in a perpetual state of credit. They are now forcing their customers to lawfully agree to this by including it in their Term and Conditions.

LoCO2 claim to be an ‘ethical’ company because they supply energy from renewable sources. That may be true, but I think it is unethical to hold their customers in a perpetual state of credit so that they can earn money off their customer hard earned cash.

March 18, 2017
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid!

Switched from ecotricity and wish I had never even looked at the website. The worse customer service I've come across, unagreed DD increase which has left me unnecessarily in credit. Can't wait to leave. LoCo2 also managed to seemingly increase my unit rate despite me being locked into a fixed tariff......says it all!

March 6, 2017
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Change Provider - it's so easy !

No it wasn't and it will be the last time I change - how I had £329 taken from my account as my first direct debit payment was just ridiculous. It then took me ages to be able to rectify this error which was no fault of mine - not good.

January 20, 2017
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Reply from Loco2energy

Hi Mr Long, please accept our apologies for the mix-up regarding your direct debit. We aim to apply accurate information in all instances to customer accounts, especially when it comes to billing and payments. For this error to have happened was unacceptable and we will do everything possible to ensure no repeat of this. Regarding your switch, there seemed to be a delay in getting vital information from your old supplier which caused a hold up in your eventual switch. We hope that moving forward you don't experience any further issues that would lead to you wanting to switch again.

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Prices OK but website lacking

Most other energy providers have a proper website account where you can login, review your bill, check your current balance, etc. Loco2's website is really lacking - you can submit meter readings and pay, but not know what your current bill is. Disappointing compared to other providers

January 16, 2017
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Reply from Loco2energy

Thank you for your review. We understand your point and we are currently developing an online portal for customers where you will have access to bills as well as make payments and submit meter readings. We hope this can make a significant difference to your experience in being supplied by us :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Easy to switch

Great ethics and honest company. Am new to them but like their approach towards sustainable energy.

January 16, 2017
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Reply from Loco2energy

Thank you for sharing your positive impression so far. We hope that this is the case for the foreseeable future!

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't get trapped - avoid them if you can!

They debited my account with double the agreed direct debit amount with no warning, and then blocked my switch to another supplier when I decided to leave due to their rubbish service. Awful and contradictory advice from their customer service.

January 11, 2017
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Reply from Loco2energy

We are sorry that you have experienced problems with us and in your attempts to switch to another supplier. We would welcome your call if you wish to discuss this further so that any outstanding issues can be addressed and resolved. Our customer service team strives to give our customers accurate and in depth information so we are upset that on this occasion you feel that this standard has not been met.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst of the Lot

Been with them for several years but now I am having problems and they are terrible to deal with.

Noone answers the phones at customer service and emails take about a week to respond. Inaccurate bills, engineer visits booked for wrong days multiple times.

Avoid like the plague. Worst energy company I have ever used.

August 22, 2016
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very happy so far

I've been a customer with Loco2 for the past ~9 months and don't have any problems with the electricity supply or with customer service when I've needed to call them. They were one of the cheapest providers when we used an electricity price comparison site. Pretty happy with the company and will likely stay with them until we move, then will have a look around again.

January 9, 2016
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't go near this company

I gave been with LOCO2 for a number of years and they have been good. Now they are one of the worst company's to deal with, they do not phone you back on their answer phone system.
I have built up a credit of £1400 over the last few years, trying to get. £1000 back, I have been told it will be credited to my bank account, not had it after 14 days, you simple cannot get through to them, and they do not answer your letters. Please, please don't go near this engery company they are for sure now one of the worst company's to deal with, I really fear for the future of LOCO 2

November 20, 2015
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