Andrew Capstick

Energy & Utilities Editor

Andrew's experience

Andrew joined MSE in July 2016 as an Energy Analyst, covering guides on energy and Cheap Energy Club content. As of September 2023, he's now Energy & Utilities Editor, covering content across energy, water, mobile phones and broadband.

Before joining MSE, Andrew worked as an analyst on a wide range of subjects, from energy and construction to entertainment and sports.

A little more about Andrew

Outside of work, Andrew enjoys travelling, walking, live music, gaming and a good pub garden.

Andrew says...

"Working at MSE is an incredibly rewarding experience, particularly in recent times, helping homes navigate the complexities of their household bills during Covid, and providing vital info for the thousands that have really struggled, and still do, due to the energy crisis and wider cost of living crises."

In the press

Money Saving Expert shares energy pre-payment loophole ahead of price rise Edinburgh Live

Energy firms confirm new rates Daily Record

British Gas, EDF Energy, Scottish Power and more reveal energy rates changing in April MyLondon

Latest from Andrew Capstick

SSE and Innogy SE - the owners of Npower - have confirmed they've reached an agreement to merge their energy supply businesses.

7 November 2017

An independent review into the cost of energy has found that we are paying too much for our gas and electric – and says that prices should be falling.

26 October 2017

Next generation smart meters which allow you to switch energy provider without losing their smart features will be rolled out from early next year.

20 October 2017

Energy regulator Ofgem has called on suppliers to do more to help those who fall behind on payments, after finding customers owe an average of more than £600 before being put on a debt repayment plan.

16 October 2017

Around a million households who receive the Warm Home Discount should save an average £120/year on their energy bills when the regulator extends its prepay price cap to some credit meter customers within the next few months.

11 October 2017

A group of 192 MPs has called on the Prime Minster to deliver on a pre-election pledge to bring in an energy price cap to protect the 17 million households on expensive standard variable tariffs.

29 September 2017

Big six supplier E.on has launched a new fixed gas and electric tariff that offers two free cinema tickets a month – but does it make the cut?

27 September 2017

E.on has announced it is to scrap its standard variable tariff for many customers from next year, replacing it with a cheaper one-year fix with no exit fees – though you'll need to have a smart meter or already be on a fixed tariff to benefit.

22 September 2017

If you're on British Gas's standard tariff, you'll see your rates jump today as it's hiking prices. On average, a typical dual-fuel household will see bills rise by 7.3% – or £76/year – so act now to switch and save.

15 September 2017

Ovo Energy says its two-year fixed energy tariff – the market's cheapest two-year fix on average and our overall top-pick energy deal – is to end on Saturday morning. So if you want to lock in your rate for the coming two winters with a big-name supplier offering top customer service, go quick.

14 September 2017

Northern Ireland's largest energy supplier Power NI is to hike electricity prices by 5.6%, meaning the typical bill for those on its standard tariff will jump by £27/year.

17 August 2017

Energy giant E.on has become the first major energy supplier to offer 0% finance deals on boilers – available even if you aren't one of its customers.

8 August 2017

Flow Energy has confirmed it's set to increase the cost of its standard tariff by 10 % from 1 September, adding an extra £95/year to a typical household's dual-fuel bill.

3 August 2017

Co-op Energy is offering all existing customers including those with the GB Energy brand a "loyalty reward" of up to £150 until 31 July to stay with the firm and switch to its two or three-year fixed deals – but many are likely to save more switching to another supplier.

26 July 2017

Ebico customers who were moved to SSE for their gas and electricity need to check their bills now to avoid being stung by higher prices.

19 July 2017

Homeowners can once again apply for Green Deal loans to make their property more energy efficient, after private investors took over the scheme – though only a handful of providers are so far offering the loans.

20 June 2017