Energy Plus AA Bonus Offers (consolidated)
Jun 5, 2011, 9:23 am
#46
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: AA PLT, AA 1MM, Marriott GLD
Posts: 473
I posted about my experience with EnergyPlus. They will cost you far more than the value of the miles you get.
It might be worth signing up for the initial bonus, but you should switch away as soon as it posts.
http://www.sitinfirst.com/2011/03/be...ur-power-bill/
It might be worth signing up for the initial bonus, but you should switch away as soon as it posts.
http://www.sitinfirst.com/2011/03/be...ur-power-bill/
Jul 11, 2011, 10:00 am
#47
Join Date: Sep 2002
Posts: 396
Did I just screw myself on this?
I signed up for Energy Plus (in TX) and knew that the rate would go up after the first month. Figuring one month at a low rate and one higher rate would average to be okay. Near the end of the 2nd month, I applied to a different provider (lower rate, no miles) to switch for the start of month 3 (not earlier).
Thinking I'd get my AA bonus, I realize in the small print, they way they define 2 months may disqualify me.
See underlined part. I can either think A) This is a way for them to say I didn't have 2 "active" months of service (i.e. you really need 3 months of service) or B) This is a way to protect them from switching prior to two full months of service (mid cycle switches within 2nd month)
Thoughts??
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EP will subsequently request that American Airlines award the AAdvantage® mileage credit. If your account status is not active and current on the date a billing cycle closes, no mileage credit will be reported to American Airlines for that billing cycle. For purposes on this program, active accounts are defined as those that are billing more than $0 and those for which EP has not received a request on behalf of the customer to discontinue (drop) their service. The dollar amount of energy charges for a billing cycle is the dollar amount of all purchases of electricity made by EP on your behalf and placed on your account during the billing cycle (excluding TDSP delivery charges, taxes and certain non-recurring fees and charges), reduced by any credits posted to the account during the billing cycle.
I signed up for Energy Plus (in TX) and knew that the rate would go up after the first month. Figuring one month at a low rate and one higher rate would average to be okay. Near the end of the 2nd month, I applied to a different provider (lower rate, no miles) to switch for the start of month 3 (not earlier).
Thinking I'd get my AA bonus, I realize in the small print, they way they define 2 months may disqualify me.
See underlined part. I can either think A) This is a way for them to say I didn't have 2 "active" months of service (i.e. you really need 3 months of service) or B) This is a way to protect them from switching prior to two full months of service (mid cycle switches within 2nd month)
Thoughts??
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EP will subsequently request that American Airlines award the AAdvantage® mileage credit. If your account status is not active and current on the date a billing cycle closes, no mileage credit will be reported to American Airlines for that billing cycle. For purposes on this program, active accounts are defined as those that are billing more than $0 and those for which EP has not received a request on behalf of the customer to discontinue (drop) their service. The dollar amount of energy charges for a billing cycle is the dollar amount of all purchases of electricity made by EP on your behalf and placed on your account during the billing cycle (excluding TDSP delivery charges, taxes and certain non-recurring fees and charges), reduced by any credits posted to the account during the billing cycle.
Jul 11, 2011, 10:04 am
#48
Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: New York City
Programs: AA EXP, DL DM, SPG Plat, Hilton Gold
Posts: 2,127
holy crap. I just checked my energy plus rates vs. con ed green power. Energy Plus is TWICE as much. Screw that. AA should be ashamed for partnering with crooks like this.
Jul 11, 2011, 5:21 pm
#49
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fairfield County, CT USA
Programs: AA PLT+2MM / DL DM+1MM / A3 *G / Fairmont LT Plat / Ritz Gold / SPG Gold
Posts: 4,077
I run an infrastructure private equity fund and through my employment see the daily wholesale pricing. The wholesale power price moves around some every day, but no where as much as energy plus tried to tell me (and certainly not in only one direction as energy plus's does) - and certainly less so in the winter (which was when my use was with them). My experience with energy plus is detailed in my link in a post a few prior to this one.
Energy Plus is purely a marketing firm. They buy power on the spot market, and sell it to consumers for a higher price. I see nothing wrong with this.
They are capitalizing on, or at least trying to, the fact that many consumers will set it and forget it - perhaps lured by the miles and the advertised upfront savings. No different than why credit cards offer big upfront miles bonuses...because the issuers think, on average, they'll make far more from the account fees, merchant discounts and interest. But, somehow everyone knows the bank is out to make a profit, yet too few appreciate that energy plus is out to rape its customers
Jul 13, 2011, 5:49 pm
#51
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 101
I am a CT resident. Signed up close to four months ago for 7,500 miles and 2 for 1 points. The account miles for monthly energy consumption just started posting, but I have still not received my 7,500 miles.
Anyone have an idea as to how long it will take the miles to post? I'd like to get them in my account so I can switch back to CL&P (CT Light and Power) before these guys start jacking up the rates.
Anyone have an idea as to how long it will take the miles to post? I'd like to get them in my account so I can switch back to CL&P (CT Light and Power) before these guys start jacking up the rates.
Jul 13, 2011, 9:06 pm
#52
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BDL, JFK
Posts: 658
I am a CT resident. Signed up close to four months ago for 7,500 miles and 2 for 1 points. The account miles for monthly energy consumption just started posting, but I have still not received my 7,500 miles.
Anyone have an idea as to how long it will take the miles to post? I'd like to get them in my account so I can switch back to CL&P (CT Light and Power) before these guys start jacking up the rates.
Anyone have an idea as to how long it will take the miles to post? I'd like to get them in my account so I can switch back to CL&P (CT Light and Power) before these guys start jacking up the rates.
So far I have not been gauged judging by the first bill. I will f/u here when the miles post.
Jul 14, 2011, 10:07 am
#53
Join Date: Apr 2001
Location: DFW
Programs: AA EP 3MM, UA Silver, Bonvoy LT TIT, Hyatt Explorist, HH Silver, Caesars PLT
Posts: 7,259
I did a similar Delta offer for Energy Direct. I cancelled after three months (did it in late fall when consumption was very low) and saw no change in rate during that time. That said, if you're on a variable rate plan, you better watch the rate like a hawk. Needless to say, I'm now on a 2-year plan at a great rate.
Jul 21, 2011, 9:22 pm
#54
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 101
I just got my most recent electric bill. Energy Plus is charging me 16 cents per KWH while CT light and power is 9 cents per KWH.
WHAT A TOTAL SCAM. I have still not received my 7,500 miles for the promo, but as soon as I do I am dropping Energy Plus and going back to CL&P.
Shame on American Airlines for teaming up with these scam artists!
I just paid an extra $100 bucks on my energy bill for 7,500 miles (if they ever post).
Who or what department at AA should I contact to voice my displeasure with this partnership?
WHAT A TOTAL SCAM. I have still not received my 7,500 miles for the promo, but as soon as I do I am dropping Energy Plus and going back to CL&P.
Shame on American Airlines for teaming up with these scam artists!
I just paid an extra $100 bucks on my energy bill for 7,500 miles (if they ever post).
Who or what department at AA should I contact to voice my displeasure with this partnership?
Last edited by JY1024; Jul 21, 2011 at 9:57 pm Reason: merged consecutive posts
Jul 21, 2011, 9:59 pm
#55
Senior Moderator and Moderator: American AAdvantage & TravelBuzz
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: BOS
Programs: AA EXP, Marriott Titanium
Posts: 10,416
You can call AA and then ask to be transferred over to AAdvantage Customer Service, or you can send them a note via their online web form: http://www.aa.com/contactAA/viewCont...=AAdvantage%ae
Jul 30, 2011, 1:39 pm
#57
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Texas
Programs: AA PLT, AA 1MM, Marriott GLD
Posts: 473
I decided today I am switching back to my previous provider. The rate Energy Plus started me at was less than I was paying before, but my previous provider now has a much more competitive rate; meanwhile my Energy Plus rate has gone up after only a couple of months. What's more, their "distribution" charges are outrageous compared to other providers. I'm talking 20% of your total bill vs. 2% or so for others.
I'm disappointed in AAdvantage for partnering with them, too. I got my 7500 miles (plus whatever 2 miles per dollar spent comes to in all), but probably not worth it.
I'm disappointed in AAdvantage for partnering with them, too. I got my 7500 miles (plus whatever 2 miles per dollar spent comes to in all), but probably not worth it.
Jul 31, 2011, 7:57 pm
#58
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Fairfield County, CT USA
Programs: AA PLT+2MM / DL DM+1MM / A3 *G / Fairmont LT Plat / Ritz Gold / SPG Gold
Posts: 4,077
Since this is a mileage partner, I'd suggest AAdvantage Customer Service.
You can call AA and then ask to be transferred over to AAdvantage Customer Service, or you can send them a note via their online web form: http://www.aa.com/contactAA/viewCont...=AAdvantage%ae
You can call AA and then ask to be transferred over to AAdvantage Customer Service, or you can send them a note via their online web form: http://www.aa.com/contactAA/viewCont...=AAdvantage%ae
Aug 2, 2011, 3:48 pm
#59
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: BDL, JFK
Posts: 658
Like everyone else, the second month bill was much higher than CL&P so I switched back. The switch was retroactive to 10 days previously so I only had Energy Plus for 6 weeks. Surprisingly the 7500 miles posted today despite having the service for less than 2 months.
Aug 8, 2011, 3:38 pm
#60
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 21
Got this in the mail today, 10,000 AA miles.
It looks like Energy Plus are not getting good reviews, but if you are intent on getting the miles and then jump out once the miles hit (and you should), then visit the link below...
http://energyplusrewards.com/miles5627
It looks like Energy Plus are not getting good reviews, but if you are intent on getting the miles and then jump out once the miles hit (and you should), then visit the link below...
http://energyplusrewards.com/miles5627