Clare Casalis

Senior Energy & Utilities Analyst

Clare joined MSE in September 2021 after a career as a chartered accountant. She started out as a writer on MSE's Money team, exploring everything from student loans to pensions, before moving across to the Energy and Utilities team in November 2022.

As Senior Energy and Utilities Analyst, Clare is responsible for the quarterly Price Cap updates to our guides, and the daily updates to our popular Should I fix my energy? guide, which explains if it's worth fixing your energy tariff, as well showing the current energy deals available. Clare also helps out on the Cheap Energy Club.

Clare has written several new guides, including Heat pumps explained, Is solar battery storage worth it?, How to switch your energy and, most recently, Winter Fuel Payments.

Outside of work, Clare's passionate about travel and embarks on global adventures with her family as often as she can (on a budget of course!). She also loves running and yoga to keep a healthy body and mind.

Latest from Clare Casalis

Water is the forgotten utility – many think they can't save, but we've seen successes from those who have slashed £100s off their bills by fitting water meters and cutting down on how much they use. Plus there's help for those struggling... we round up all the ways to cut costs in this guide.

9 December 2025

As part of the drive to reduce carbon emissions, the Government is offering grants of £7,500 to households in England and Wales to help towards the cost of installing a heat pump. Here's what you need to know about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme.

9 December 2025

Energy suppliers are again offering tariffs aimed at electric vehicle owners. If you're one of the million EV owners in the UK, should you go for one? This guide helps you decide if they're worth it.

9 December 2025

If you live in Northern Ireland, you can save on your electricity bill by switching supplier or changing the way you pay for energy – some could slash £100s/year off their bill.

9 December 2025

There are freebies on offer from energy providers and local authorities to make your home warmer and more energy efficient. The most common are loft and cavity wall insulation, but there are plenty of other improvements up for grabs. So if you're on benefits and/or live in a home with a low energy performance rating, you might be eligible for free insulation. Here's how to find out...

9 December 2025

Under the Warm Home Discount scheme, you could get £150 off your electricity bill each winter. We've full info below on who qualifies, if you need to apply, and when it's paid.

9 December 2025

8 December 2025

The push towards electric vehicles (EVs) is growing and is likely to become more of a focus with the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to be banned by the end of 2035. We'll take you through how much they cost, how that compares to petrol and diesel cars, and everything else you need to know to help you decide if an EV is right for you now.

4 December 2025

At least half a million households are connected to one of 14,000 heat networks across the UK. From April 2025, all heat network consumers will have access to an official complaints and advice service, and from 2026, new regulations will be in place to better protect those connected to a heat network. This guide explains how heating networks work and what you can do if things go wrong – now and in the future.

3 December 2025

Energy suppliers are installing the next generation of gas and electricity meters, called smart meters, with more than half of British homes now connected to the smart meter network. The Government's ambition is for everyone in England, Scotland and Wales to be offered them at no upfront cost in the next few years. But what exactly are they, should you get them, and what happens if you switch?

1 December 2025

The Government is aiming for 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales to have a smart meter by the end of 2025. It's not compulsory to opt in to have one, but there are a few situations where you won't have a choice and your supplier will need to install smart meters. We've got the full info below, including what you can do if you don't want one.

1 December 2025

Image shows a piggybank, a calculator and a light bulb

26 November 2025

A copy of the Autumn Budget 2025, in front of the Red Budget Box, a symbolic briefcase used by the Chancellor to carry the budget speech from Downing Street to the House of Commons

26 November 2025

The State Pension was increased by 4.1% in April 2025. Most of us will receive some State Pension from the Government when we retire, but it's a complicated system, so understanding what you're entitled to is important. This guide will explain:

26 November 2025

Two wooden blocks are on a table – one with a lightbulb painted on it and one with a gas flame painted on it. Standing next to them is a piggybank.

21 November 2025

Solar panels on modern new build houses.

20 November 2025