ESB Energy (Now part of So Energy) Reviews 

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TrustScore 2.5 out of 5

2.5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

No service - if I speak to the same uselss man on the phone, I might explode. No response to emails. Faulty charger resulted in PCN. Absolutely no help whatsoever.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Regular user, sadly charging speeds never ever near quoted rapid 48kw regardless of charger, yet charge stays at same rate even if slow charging. Its like the great broadband speed swindle, quoted... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I used this charger back in December 2025, despite paying for the charger 3 times, as it was not charging the 2 attempts I tried earlier, my car never charged. Since than i have been battling with th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just spoke with John absolute gentleman and very professional and really seemed to care which is unusual these days. I wish I moved from scottish power months ago to this company who care about their... See more

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  1. Energy supplier
  2. Electric utility company
  3. Gas company
  4. Green energy supplier

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Following a merger with So Energy in December 2021 ESB energy is now part of So Energy and no longer operates a a separate business. please go to so.energy for more details.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The young lady I spoke with was…

The young lady I spoke with was delightful, and she came across as if she actually wanted to help. So it was her that instilled the confidence in me to switch to ESB Energy, and I don't think I'm wrong about the young lady. Time will tell. The switch over was easy and today is my start 😁

15 October 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I spoke with Joya today who was so…

I spoke with Joya today who was so helpful, polite and kind. She gave me a very good deal and helped me decide what term of contact would suit me well.
I feel she provided a top quality and speedy service during a difficult period regarding energy supplies.
Thank you so much
Layla Russell

15 October 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

New user

Recently changed to ESB and so far everything has been smooth and easy.The price is better than my previous supplier who couldn’t come close to matching my new deal.Great start hopefully this continues.

14 October 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ESB gave me a good deal to stay.

Been with ESB energy for a year already. Couldn't find an alternative better deal on comparison sites after this time and ended back on ESB standard tariff when my deal ended. This was entirely my fault as I ignored emails from ESB and time just got away from me.
I was contacted by John at ESB Energy, who explained my energy use and that I was a good customer and currently in credit with them. I was offered a 2 year fixed deal at the same monthly DD £70.23 as I am paying now. In this current climate of large price increases, I am very pleased with this offer and have decide to remain with ESB. John clearly explained all the conditions attached before I made my decision. Thank you John. One less thing to worry about over the next 2 years.

14 October 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bought i house which had ESB energy as…

Bought i house which had ESB energy as supplier requested i final bill which was sent, had to set up an online account which i tried multiple times to do did not work, sent emails requesting how i could register account just got sent automated emails which provided no solution, sent more email informing that the email did not provide a solution no response. Then after all this got sent a final demand tried to pay over phone but could not as you need a 19 didget payment number which guess what was not on any of the paper bills they sent me so could not pay Unbelievable incompetence. Why do this company make it so hard for you to pay your bill. No answers to emails no ability to pay bill on their correspondence demanding payment. Would not use this company. This should be refereed to the Ombudsman.

14 October 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please avoid if thinking of switching to these cowboys

This company is shocking!!!

Customer service is is non exsistant as they dont know what they are doing (they make a simple problem worse) and when you want to speak to a manager to esculate you cannot as they dont take calls from thier valued customers

please avoid if thinking of switching to them

13 October 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

When I finally got through to ESB…

When I finally got through to ESB Energy, after 3 attempts and being cut off each time, I phoned to discuss a £764 hike in my "final" bill, having taken the decision to swap energy providers over a month ago.
Their excuses for this hike and the forthcoming conversation with the man on the end of the telephone were wholly unacceptable, dismissive, untrustworthy and frankly avoidance of any responsibility. I saw no transparency just ridiculous excuses of a "Smart" meter that only "kicked" in after one year!!
I would NOT recommend this company to anybody and my decision is not just based on the above experience. Their attention to detail only serves their pockets and does not help their customer at all.

13 October 2021
Unprompted review

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