Russia’s Heating System Goes Digital With AI-Powered Boilerhouses

Russia is rolling out a massive modernization of its heating infrastructure, turning boilerhouses into connected, AI-assisted control hubs.

Russia has begun a sweeping upgrade of its heating networks under the federal program “Digital Boilerhouse.” The project aims to wire up boilerhouses with sensors, link them into centralized digital networks, and use artificial intelligence to handle routine operations once left to engineers.

One of the latest milestones came in the Moscow region, where the Mytishchi heating utility just completed its transition. The system now connects all 54 of the city’s boilerhouses, 280 kilometers of heating pipelines, and 1,800 individual heat distribution units into a single digital network. Operators can monitor the entire system online in real time, while AI takes on repetitive tasks and frees human specialists to focus on critical decisions.

The effort is part of a nationwide digital transformation in housing and utilities. In the Moscow region alone, 64 municipal providers are adopting a unified IT standard. Emergency crews and dispatch services are also being strengthened with advanced digital tools.

For Mytishchi, one of the largest heating utilities in the Moscow region, the shift is more than just technical. The company supplies heat not only to apartment buildings but also to schools, hospitals, and strategically important enterprises.

Officials say the “Digital Boilerhouse” program is designed to make Russia’s heating system more reliable and energy-efficient. Beyond cutting emergency risks, the push promises to streamline operations and improve service quality for millions of residents.