Russian AI System Promises to Cut Heating Costs by 12 Percent

Researchers at Perm Polytechnic University have developed an AI-powered heating control system that optimizes energy use across city networks.

Scientists at Russia’s Perm Polytechnic University have created an intelligent district heating management system capable of reducing heating expenses by up to 12 percent. According to the university’s press service, the AI-based technology has already demonstrated high efficiency in testing.

The system analyzes data from temperature sensors in heating networks alongside weather forecasts to calculate the optimal heat carrier temperature. This prevents energy waste during warm spells and underheating during cold snaps. The algorithm’s accuracy reaches 97.9 percent.

In Russia, about 100 million people rely on centralized heating, but outdated infrastructure can result in heat losses of up to 30 percent. The new technology aims to modernize the country’s utilities sector, cutting costs for both service providers and consumers.

Developed under the Priority 2030 program, the system could be rolled out to Russian cities in the near future.