Ambit Energy

upstatedoc · 12-23-2014, 02:17 PM

Someone's trying to tell me how great this is. Anybody know the real scoop?

P1 · 12-23-2014, 05:58 PM

Never heard of it...

dreamingat30fps · 12-23-2014, 09:19 PM

Quick search says it's some kind of multi-level marketing bs. Whoever is telling you about it is probably selling the crap.

squishy · 12-23-2014, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamingat30fps

Quick search says it's some kind of multi-level marketing bs. Whoever is telling you about it is probably selling the crap.

upstatedoc is probably promoting his own business

Jk jk

Rotorocious · 12-23-2014, 11:34 PM

Reminds me of those wakeupnow clowns

atinybug · 12-24-2014, 01:29 AM

pyramid scheme?

BayMoWe335 · 12-24-2014, 08:06 AM

They are fine to use as your energy company. You don't have to get involved in the multi-level marketing if you don't want to.

Most people are overpaying for residential electricity service. It's all coming from the same place, over the same lines. Ambit or any other REP is just your billing company. Very little they can do to "screw" you and you can always turn to the PUC if needed.

KingOfJericho · 12-24-2014, 08:45 AM

I went with one of these third-party providers and after the first year my bill went through the roof. They said I was "floating" and current rates were 0.21 but I was also floating with my state supplier and it never went above 0.09. Fucking SCAM to the Nth degree. DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH THESE COMPANIES.

BayMoWe335 · 12-24-2014, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by KingOfJericho

I went with one of these third-party providers and after the first year my bill went through the roof. They said I was "floating" and current rates were 0.21 but I was also floating with my state supplier and it never went above 0.09. Fucking SCAM to the Nth degree. DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH THESE COMPANIES.

This can happen, but it's easily avoided if you stick with "FIXED" rate plans. This stuff is all standardized and highly regulated. Any shadiness is turned over to the Public Utility Commission and you're safe. Sign up on fixed rate plans for 6 or 12 month terms and just watch your bill. There are documents called Electricity Facts Label (EFL) and Terms of Service (TOSA) that must outline the terms of the plan in a consistent and standardized manner.

Ambit is a legit, reputable company but their rates can be confusing if you're not doing your homework. They don't intend to screw you, but have plans, like any company, that are variable.

KingOfJericho · 12-24-2014, 10:38 AM

No thanks. Even their shortest fixed rate plan is 2c more than my utility co.

dreamingat30fps · 12-24-2014, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by BayMoWe335

Ambit is a legit, reputable company but their rates can be confusing if you're not doing your homework. They don't intend to screw you, but have plans, like any company, that are intended to screw you.

Fixed that for you.

upstatedoc · 12-24-2014, 12:07 PM

I figured as much. The guy showed my his picture on the cover of workfromhome.com or something like that..

12-23-2014, 02:17 PM	#1
upstatedoc I'll get back to you 7526 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: blue streak Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: not downstate iTrader: (2)	Ambit Energy Someone's trying to tell me how great this is. Anybody know the real scoop? __________________ 2018 Stinger GT 2009 E90 N51 /Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
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12-23-2014, 05:58 PM	#2
P1 Lieutenant General 11723 Rep 11,194 Posts Drives: 2004 3/4 ton Duramax Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	Never heard of it...
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dreamingat30fps Colonel 6124 Rep 2,111 Posts Drives: Miata, ES350, Model 3, F350 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South Florida & NC iTrader: (1)	Quick search says it's some kind of multi-level marketing bs. Whoever is telling you about it is probably selling the crap.
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12-23-2014, 11:34 PM	#5
Rotorocious Lieutenant Colonel 108 Rep 1,520 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2010 Location: Colorado iTrader: (3)	Reminds me of those wakeupnow clowns
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12-24-2014, 01:29 AM	#6
atinybug First Lieutenant 78 Rep 375 Posts Drives: 07 e92 335i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	pyramid scheme?
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12-24-2014, 08:06 AM	#7
BayMoWe335 Colonel 1245 Rep 2,143 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: US iTrader: (0)	They are fine to use as your energy company. You don't have to get involved in the multi-level marketing if you don't want to. Most people are overpaying for residential electricity service. It's all coming from the same place, over the same lines. Ambit or any other REP is just your billing company. Very little they can do to "screw" you and you can always turn to the PUC if needed.
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12-24-2014, 08:45 AM	#8
KingOfJericho Major General 2461 Rep 7,340 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	I went with one of these third-party providers and after the first year my bill went through the roof. They said I was "floating" and current rates were 0.21 but I was also floating with my state supplier and it never went above 0.09. Fucking SCAM to the Nth degree. DO NOT GET INVOLVED WITH THESE COMPANIES. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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12-24-2014, 10:38 AM	#10
KingOfJericho Major General 2461 Rep 7,340 Posts Drives: Yes Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 135i Coupe [5.26]	No thanks. Even their shortest fixed rate plan is 2c more than my utility co. __________________ The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Bimmerpost. 2018 Jeep Grand Cherokee High Altitude Hemi \| 2010 S4 Sold \| 2010 BMW 135i Retired \| 2006 Lotus Exige Sold
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12-24-2014, 12:07 PM	#12
upstatedoc I'll get back to you 7526 Rep 2,132 Posts Drives: blue streak Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: not downstate iTrader: (2)	I figured as much. The guy showed my his picture on the cover of workfromhome.com or something like that.. __________________ 2018 Stinger GT 2009 E90 N51 /Active Autowerke Stage 2 tune/BMW Performance Exhaust/ Countermeasure enthusiast.
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