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Smart Energy Observatory Lab data citation

Elam, S., Few, J., McKenna, E., Hanmer, C., Pullinger, M., Zapata-Webborn, E., Oreszczyn, T., Anderson, B., Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, Royal Mail Group Limited. (2024). Smart Energy Research Lab Observatory Data, 2019-2024: Secure Access. [data collection]. 8th Edition. UK Data Service. SN: 8666, DOI: http://doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-8666-8

Acknowledgements

Thank you to Martin Pullinger and James O’Toole from the team at University College London for support with SERL and UK Data Service-related queries.

The authors would also like to acknowledge the sustainable future and data science teams at Nesta for the work, support and suggestions provided during the project. Particular thanks go to: Andy Regan, Michael Fell and Max Wollard for domain knowledge support; Daniel Lewis and Liz Gallagher for advising on data science; Daniel Lewis, Max Wollard and Seth Caldwell for reviewing and ensuring the quality of this publication; Elysia Lucas for reviewing the energy-use profiles explorer; and Eve Lerouge for working on applications and mapping applications to stakeholder needs.

Authors

Sofia Pinto

Sofia Pinto

Sofia Pinto

Data Scientist, Data Analytics Practice

Sofia is a data scientist working in the Data Analytics practice.

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Roisín Gorman

Roisín Gorman

Roisín Gorman

Data Scientist, Data Science Practice

Roisín works as a data scientist embedded in the sustainable future mission.

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