Clare Hanmer

Dr Clare Hanmer is a Research Fellow at the Bartlett School Env, Energy & Resources at University College London. She specializes in analyzing energy demand patterns in domestic buildings using smart meter data, focusing on how households interact with heating systems and adapt to energy crises.

• PhD in Energy Demand Flexibility (UCL)
• MSc in Energy and Society (Durham University)
• Former Carbon Trust strategist (2003-2014)
• Member of the Smart Energy Research Group and CAST Climate Change Centre

Research Interests: Clare's work bridges building science and social behavior, examining thermal routines, algorithmic heating control, and the impact of economic pressures on energy consumption. She uses interdisciplinary methods to explore how technological and behavioral changes can reduce energy demand.

Scientific Contributions: Her publications reveal trends in domestic energy use during the cost-of-living crisis, develop cluster analysis frameworks for demand profiling, and investigate historical transitions in heating technologies. Key themes include smart meter data analysis and sociotechnical systems.

Awards & Collaborations: Clare collaborates with institutions like the Tyndall Centre and contributes to the Smart Energy Research Lab (SERL) observatory data. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 7 (Clean Energy) and 13 (Climate Action).