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Globird Energy
Jay K.
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
Gave me a headache
I chose this provider for our energy and gas when we moved into our home. They set up our electricity with no problems but they seemed to have issues switching our gas over from Origin because they couldnt "access the gas meter".
This made no sense to me because the gas meter isnt locked behind any gates or hard to get to. If you stand in front of my house you can literally see the gas meter sticking out of the side of it. But apprently they tried twice to come and find my gas meter and couldn't access it.
I spoke to them on the phone multi...Read more
ple times re-scheduling and describing where our meter is, which was a headache, and to no avail. To be honest, I dont think anybody ever bothered to come and check it, because we have a security camera out the front and it would have notified me of movement if somebody came to check. I emailed them about my frustrations and they pretty much told me I might as well stick with Origin for gas since they already supply it to the property. They didn't seem fussed on keeping my business. I ended up switching over my electricity to Origin as well and bundled with them. Interestingly enough... my security camera notified me when Origin came to check my gas meter (which they did successfully on the first visit, with no access issues).1 comment
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Shaira NoshinVictoria
not happy with their service
I have informed them that I want my bills bi-monthly but still they sent me an estimated monthly gas bill and cannot even reach their customer service. Extremely annoyed with their service
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi Shaira,
Thanks for your feedback. You can reach our customer service team at cs@globirdenergy.com.au. Sorry our phone have been busy lately and many of our staff are working from home which can sl... Read more
ow things down a little. We do bill monthly, and so we do need to use estimates. More so now because many distributors have reduced or stopped sending meter readers out during the pandemic. If you like, you can send us a self-read, and we can issue you monthly bills based on that. More information including explainer videos here https://www.globirdenergy.com.au/monthlygasbill/Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Hayden LGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 8 reviews
- 1 like
- Verified customer
The gas supplies itself is fine, but not very satisfy with the way they're billing
I'm using Globird Energy as my gas supplier for nearly 1 year. I found they doubled my bill once and they re-issue another bill to fix the problem. I had an international travel for a month before, that means no one at home to use gas, however, I received a bill almost the same charge as we're using gas at home. I don't know how they calculate the fees.
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi Hayden,
Your gas usage is charged based on the data provided by the respective distributors in your area. If you believe that there are any discrepancies or errors with the usage on your bill (par... Read more
ticularly due to travel and the gas not being in use), you'll need to contact your local distributor so that they can check.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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RM893223
- 3 reviews
- 3 likes
Can't understand Glo Birds Solar Generation figures
Appears to be a unexplained discrepancy in Solar Feed in KWhrs over the past 7 months. Jan & Feb at least 50kw hrs below Nov & Dec with no explanation. Have had this problem with Glo Bird before and they blamed Powercore for the meter readings. Now maybe the time to shift to another Energy provider. The reason we moved to Glo Bird from Origin was that Glo Bird offered more reliable feed in in formation. Once they have your business, that operate exactly as Origin.
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi RM89,
All meter data (including solar) is provided to us by your local distributor. They are an independent regulated entity separate from your retailer. You can verify that the data we use to cre... Read more
ate your bill is exactly the same as the data they provide us.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Doesn’t send their bill on time.
They have great and competitive rates but they don’t seem to send my bills in a timely manner. Some months they bill for 30 days and others 40 days etc. currently my bill is 2 weeks late. If you’re on a monthly budget, it’s hard to budget things when they don’t send you a bill every month. I’m sick and tired emailing them just to chase for my own bill.
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DavidSomerville
Have been with them twice and twice the the price went up after 2 weeks
Not for me ...... Elsewhere has cheaper rates and far better Solar feed in. Very deceiving,arrogant and just plain expensive. I can't see them lasting a long time in the power game.
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi David,
We understand that energy is a basic commodity so price is definitely important. If you find better rates it’s totally understandable that you want to grab them. We don’t have lock in contr... Read more
acts or terminations fees, we are just glad to have had you with us in the past, and we hope you found the deal that works best for you.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
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Frankie DCentral Highlands and Goldfields, VIC
Good for the first year, will screw you thereafter!
Good for our first year, after which all the rates were altered and now we are paying significantly.
We have a 5KW solar system, which generates up to THREE times the amount of power we need to buy back. For the first year it balanced well, we did not get a bill over the Summer months, averaging small bills for about 5 months of the year. January 2019, our latest bill we have generated 635kWh and used 243kWh, we have a significant and unexpected bill, where this time last year we were in credit. We'll be moving!
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi Frankie,
Thanks for letting us know. We're extremely sorry to see you leave, but we understand that you want to keep your costs down and that you've found a better rate elsewhere. We don’t have a lock in contract or exit fees.... Read more
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Lori
- 2 reviews
- 2 likes
Another bait & switch
Joined 6 months ago as recommended through Victoria energy compare. Received the latest bill and prices were higher than other retailers. Nowhere close to even average deal on the list
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi Lori,
We're sorry that this is your experience. Be assured that the prices and deals listed on the Victoria Energy Compare website are true and accurate. However, towards the end of the year is ge... Read more
nerally the time that the wholesale market that most energy providers buy from, reset their prices.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
RobinGreater Melbourne (Outer), VIC
- 13 reviews
- 8 likes
Typical bait and switch
Offered good rates when I signed up. Then 2 months later they increased the rates by a whopping 20%. "Yes, but every provider increases their rates in the New Year" was their excuse. Yes, but not by 20%.... Switching was a waste of time as their rates are now the same as my old provider.
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi Robin,
We're sorry to hear that your initial experience with us wasn't a positive one. You'll find that most energy providers do reassess their rates around the beginning of the year, as the whole... Read more
sale market (where energy providers buy) generally reset their prices around December. Rest assured, this is not an excuse on our part, but fact.1 year later, I'm quite happy with Globird. The rates are OK and competitive, and their solar offer is pretty decent. We had solar installed and just got our first bill... $0.25! Can't complain.
GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi Robin,
Thanks for your positive feedback 1 year on. We're delighted that you're happy!... Read more
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Beware the 12 month rate rise
Received a rate rise of nearly 50% on usage rate and 25% on daily charge. Shopped around and there are significantly better offers in the market. Phoned glo bird to see if they can provide a better offer, they said no. However, new customers are being offered significantly better rates which they refuse to give to existing customers. Just be prepared to leave after 12 months.
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Thank you for your feedback. Like most other retailers, we must adjust our rates every year around December and any higher prices are never good news. With no lock in contracts, our customers can take... Read more
up any package or plan that is available at the time.. We understand if you prefer a provider with a locked in rate to give you peace of mind.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Lisa G
- 3 reviews
- 2 likes
Expensive and rude- not for me.
We switched- as many others here appeared to, upon recommendation from vic compare website.
The promise was low prices, and it seemed a very good deal.
The rates increased very soon after switching, and the customer service is lacking in a big way.
They just don’t stack up to the big guys. We switched back after only barely 6 months.
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Thank you for your feedback. It's unfortunate that we've had to increase our prices; however you'll find that most other energy retailers will do the same as a direct result of the increases passed fr... Read more
om the wholesale market. Price increases is not what anybody wants, especially when joining a new energy supplier, so we apologise that this was your experience. As for our customer service, we apologise that it didn't meet your expectations. We uphold a high standard of service for our customers, and regrettably understand that you didn't receive that in your experience with us.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
AlisterGreater Melbourne (Metropolitan), VIC
- Verified customer
Low prices & low quality of service
I moved both electricity and gas to Globird from Origin. The reason for moving was Globird's attractive energy prices.
I asked Globird to have my gas regulator changed to support my newer gas devices. Globird said they had never done this before and said that they would reach out to the operator to understand what documentation is required.
The next I heard about this was from the operator, who had booked a callout to my house. They contacted me that morning to say they could not proceed with the regulator change as they did not have the ...Read more
documentation they needed. I told them that I was also waiting to hear from Globird about exactly what was required. When Globird did get back to me they said that the operator could not complete the job as they did not have all the necessary information. I called Globird to try and communicate this misunderstanding. The person on the call center was hostile and was not willing to listen or accept the feedback. As Globird is not willing to listen to my feedback, perhaps someone on this channel would find value in it.Similar opinion? Write a review on ProductReview.com.au!
Disappointed by customer service
I contacted customer service for a quote. I must say, the quote was very tempting. As my husband is the account holder for the current provider, suggested that he'll call back at a later stage to switch to Globird.
When contacted Customer service, asked for the same rep that was dealing before, he was not available at the time. We've been advised that the rep will call back, however this did not happen.
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Questions & Answers
Samasked
What should I do to transfer?
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Call them up and speak to the staff they will help you
GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi Sam,
Please give our friendly team a call on 133 456, or alternatively email us at CustomerService@globirdenergy.com.au, and we can assist you from there.
Thanks!
Anonymous762asked
Dear Past customers of Globird, Does Globird have any exit fees?
Thank you in advance.
Anonymous762asked
Please tell me, does Globird have any any exit fees?
Thank you in advance for your answer.
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GloBird E.Globird Energy
Hi Jay,
As a retailer, we depend on your local meter reader to do the reads. An important part of the energy market is that the meter reading company is independent of the retailer. This promotes fai... Read more
rness and transparency. The meter reader is the same regardless of which retailer you're with.