Jessica Few

Dr Jessica Few is a Research Fellow in Data Science and End Use Energy Demand at the Bartlett School of Environment, Energy & Resources, University College London. She has been in this position since January 2021 and leads significant research initiatives within the Smart Energy Research Lab (SERL) Observatory, contributing to national energy policy discussions.

Her academic background includes:

• PhD in Energy and the Built Environment from UCL Energy Institute (2016-2020)
• Research Scientist at the National Physical Laboratory (2013-2016)
• MPhys Physics degree from Durham University (2009-2013)

Jessica's research focuses on critical energy demand issues:

• Differences between Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) modeled energy use and actual metered consumption
• Analysis of smart meter data to understand household energy patterns
• Impact of economic factors like the cost-of-living crisis on energy behaviors
• Ventilation practices in homes from both technical and sociological perspectives

Her work on EPC over-prediction has generated substantial policy impact, being cited in the Skidmore review of net zero opportunities and receiving national media coverage including features in the Daily Telegraph.

She leads multiple SERL statistical reports that provide comprehensive analyses of UK domestic energy use patterns across different societal segments, utilizing data from over 13,000 households.

Her current research projects include:

• MAGC Project with the World Bank and University of Cape Town
• GHG-SMETER project with BEIS investigating thermal efficiency ratings
• SERL-EHS project linking smart meter data with the English Housing Survey

Jessica contributes to academic education as a guest lecturer for PhD and MSc programs at UCL and supervises multiple MSc dissertation students while serving as a personal tutor for the Data Science for Cultural Heritage program.