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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.5

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Considering 6,750 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. People frequently praise the staff for being friendly and helpful, offering clear guidance on various tariffs. Consumers consistently mention that the service is reliable, prices remain fair, and submitting meter readings is remarkably easy. However, some customers also noted that communicating with support can be frustrating due to delayed email replies and difficulties getting straightforward answers. A few other people also felt that dealing with smart meter setups or navigating unexpected price increases during contract renewals caused considerable stress. Some reviewers shared that automated chat bots and unhelpful email auto-replies made connecting with a human agent quite difficult.

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Customer service

Consumers find customer service to be positive, frequently highlighting quick responses, helpful support... See more

Staff

Users describe positive interactions with staff, frequently highlighting friendly, patient, and helpful... See more

Price

Customers consistently note positive experiences with price, describing the rates as fair, competitive, and... See more

User experience

Reviewers highlight positive aspects of user experience, praising the straightforward online renewal process,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ive been very happy with So energy . Their service has been reliable , billing is clear and you are given an early heads up when your tariff is coming to an end and also they supply you with varying o... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been with So Energy over 7 years. Have now signed up under the loyalty programme for 24months. The most important information is that So Energy billing is always on time and always presented... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had a very positive experience with Jenny today. She was friendly, patient and helpful throughout the process of setting up our energy account for our new home. She took time to explain the... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been a customer for over ten years, migrating from British Gas. I have found them to be very reliable and easy to deal with. Changes can usually be made seamlessly online. This summer I ord... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

£100 deposit being requested even without poor credit score

I have just signed up for electricity from So Energy at y new house. Two days later, before moving in, I get an email asking me for a £100 refundable deposit. I checked their website and it says they only ask for this if your low credit score requires it. But I have a good credit score (verified by a credit score agency) and have never defaulted on a utility payment. So it appears So Energy must be asking almost everyone for £100 upfront. Surely this is an issue for the regulator? Care to comment, So Energy?

5 November 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I'd give zero stars if I could

I'd give zero stars if I could. The incompetent "engineer" who came out to instal smart meters (I didn't even want them but energy company wanted them to be installed) slapped a DO NOT USE sticker on my less than a year old boiler and capped the gas, leaving me with no gas hob to cook this evening's meal, no hot water to shower and no heating. My son has just come out of hospital and he has been left in a cold house. I AM FUMING. The "engineer" said there are black marks on the wall above my boiler so he had to cap it off. I said I have photographic evidence that the black marks on the wall are simply from the old boxing in of the previous boiler pipework. I showed him the time-stamped photographs of the previous boiler in situ and two weeks later the new boiler in situ which clearly shows the marks on the wall on the day of installation. It's a straight black line from the boxing in that had been taken down. I have the certificate for installation date of the boiler. I have every piece of evidence needed. But the "engineer" refused to turn my gas back on. I called the company who installed my boiler 11 months ago and they can't come out for at least three days, probably five, at best, to turn my gas back on. I have now had to make an emergency callout to a company to get my gas turned back on again to keep my son warm and YOU will be getting the bill. I will be seeking compensation because your "engineer" states on the form he left me 'Spillage above boiler and unable to confirm it is from old boiler' desite my showing photographic evidence that the marks were on the wall on the day the boiler was installed, SO HE WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM MARKS ON THE WALL WERE FROM OLD BOILER. I have now lost an afternoon's pay as I'm self-employed. I am unable to cook my son's meal this evening and it is freezing in the house. TO SAY I AM FUMING IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT. This was totally unnecessary when I showed the necessary evidence.

5 November 2026
Unprompted review
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Next energy contract

Employee who dealt with my phone call understood my objection to the companies renewal calculations based on incorrect estimates and dealt with the previous error efficiently and I am glad I bothered to make contact

5 November 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

IT is SO easy

IT is SO easy to sort things with this energy company can chat instantly and get things sorts or just get answers to all those things like energy tariffs, ways to save on energy smart meters etc they are always willing to help.

29 October 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We receive a really good service with…

We receive a really good service with no hiccups,in between.

5 November 2026
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Reply from So Energy

Hi robert peterson,

We appreciate your five-star review! We are delighted to hear that you have experienced a smooth and reliable service with us. Your positive feedback is greatly valued.

We're always here to help! If you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch through any of our support channels: https://www.so.energy/support/home

Best regards,
Max
So Energy Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpfull

Really helpfull, the webcam advisor was fast and sufficient, very helpfull with resolving me with my problem

5 November 2026
Unprompted review
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Reply from So Energy

Hi Louise Mary Doherty,

We appreciate your positive feedback! We are delighted to hear that our webcam advisor was fast, efficient, and very helpful in resolving your issue.

We're always here to help! If you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch through any of our support channels: https://www.so.energy/support/home

Best regards,
Max
So Energy Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Competitive charging

Competitive charging, accessible and rewarding loyalty.

26 October 2026
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Reply from So Energy

Hi Clyde Burn,

We appreciate your positive feedback. It is great to hear that you find our pricing competitive, our services accessible, and our loyalty rewards beneficial. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

We're always here to help! If you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch through any of our support channels: https://www.so.energy/support/home

Best regards,
Max
So Energy Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cole was so helpful

Cole was so helpful

5 November 2026
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Reply from So Energy

Hi Ms Gladys Pringle,

It is wonderful to hear that you received such helpful support during your recent experience. We always aim to provide clear and efficient assistance whenever you need us.

If you require any further help in the future, please feel free to reach out to our support team.
We're always here to help! If you require any further assistance, please don't hesitate to get in touch through any of our support channels: https://www.so.energy/support/home

Best regards,
Max
So Energy Team

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

The AI system is labouriously slow …

The AI system is labouriously slow and disjointed. Asked to hold at least 6 times hung up on twice and had to start from the beginning. All this was to renew, I would hate to use this system if it was anything with a slight complication

5 November 2026

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