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

Have just been contacted by John in the…

Have just been contacted by John in the renewal department he was very courteous and knowledgeable of all tariffs and plans and has renewed my contract with them for a further year in January of next year at the same price I am already paying thank you John

November 26, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Contract renewal

John from customer services called to review my tariff contract. He explained everything very well and was extremely helpful making it easy to decide to continue with ESB as my energy supplier. Many thanks

November 26, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So glad I'm not staying with ESB!

Received a final bill from ESB after moving in to my house but wanting to switch suppliers. The bill came with just 2 days notice to pay it, and it was very difficult to set up the payment. They only have the phone help line Monday to Friday 9am-5pm, and my bill due date was a Saturday so I really only had 1 day to pay it, and the website wouldn't let me set up an account so it was such a pain to wait for so long on hold just to make a final payment.
So glad I didn't decide to stay with esb, customer service just isn't what I expect from an energy supplier these days. Switching to GEUK who have been a complete dream since I got in contact.

November 26, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Service

I have just come off the phone to a gentleman called John in Customer Service. I want to thank John for his thorough explanation and guidance and he has put my mind at peace. Excellent Service. Thank you.

November 24, 2021
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I spoke to John

I spoke to John
He was very helpful and easy to talk to.
I was able to make an informed decision based on the information he provided.

November 22, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Renewal…Sorted!

Just had my renewal phone call…i was dreading it 🙈 however i spoke with John and he explained everything brilliantly and now i dont have to worry for another two years 🙌🏼

November 18, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

One of the best in the market

I am happy with the company and already renewed my contract with the help of John. Like other members, he handled great with informative and kind manner. I came across this company as a result of comparison, overall price and quality in particular. Being loyal is also being awarded generously. Thanks for all the help. Regards.

November 17, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ESB is a well known and very reliable…

ESB is a well known and very reliable energy supplier in the Republic of Ireland where I grew up. I always do a price comparison when my fixed contract dual energy contract is near its end. Imagine my delight when at the top was ESB! I looked into this further and have chosen a three year fixed contract with a safe company where I know my costs for the next three years! Amazing!!

November 11, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very bad service

Poor service, they don’t reply to emails, 3 so far, they owe me money so I guess they’re not keen. Signed up with these from an unexpected door conversation. Poor poor poor service, would not recommend. Will try to find a way to get the promised refund back (exit fee from good old eon) way back in July 2021.

November 11, 2021
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Hi Sharon,
Thank you for your review. I have sent a private message, if you could reply with details of your account I can investigate this for you.

Kind regards,

Laura

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service from a reliable energy supplier.

ESB have been my dual fuel energy supplier for a few years. I have always found them to be good value & customer service very good. Having moved house I wanted to stay with ESB however this involved ‘switching’ from the supplier the previous owner used to ESB - the process was quick & friendly with everything clearly explained, again I cannot fault the customer service. I would definitely recommend them as a good reliable energy supplier!

November 11, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Been with ESB for a couple of years

Been with ESB for a couple of years, very easy company to deal with, just moved house from 4 bedroom to three bedroom bungalow and taken out two contract with them, been quoted twice what we were paying before, hopefully this will come down when we put our meter readings online, as we are two pensioners the hike in fuel prices has hit us and everyone else very hard.

November 10, 2021
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