AI Energy Optimization: Reduce Your Energy Bill by 10 to 25%

Smart sensors identify energy waste (idle machines, unnecessary heating) and optimize your consumption automatically.

• The problem this solves
• The solution: Deepki, Hellio Pro, or Voltalis sensors + dashboard
• Real-world example: Artisan baker
• How to implement this solution
• Alternatives and comparison
• Available funding to finance this investment
• Conclusion

The problem this solves

Every day, SMEs and tradespeople lose time and money on tasks that technology can automate. Undetected energy waste is exactly the kind of problem this solution is built to fix. Time spent on these issues is time not invested in business development, customer relationships, or innovation.

The solution: Deepki, Hellio Pro, or Voltalis sensors + dashboard

Deepki is one of the most accessible tools in this category. It can be set up in a few hours, requires no advanced technical skills, and the return on investment is visible from the very first month.

How it works

The tool integrates with your existing systems (email, calendar, CRM, accounting software) and automates repetitive tasks. The AI learns from your usage patterns and improves over time. You stay in control of key decisions — the AI handles the rest.

Key benefits

• 24/7 availability: the tool keeps running even when you're out on a job or enjoying your weekend
• Zero data entry errors: no mistakes on figures or dates
• Scalability: volume can triple with no significant added cost
• Full traceability: everything is logged and instantly retrievable

Real-world example: Artisan baker

A baker with a monthly energy bill of €1,800 installed sensors on their equipment. The AI identified three issues: an oven heating up 45 minutes too early (€100/month wasted), a fridge running in overdrive due to a faulty door seal (€60/month), and a stockroom light left on 24/7 (€40/month). By fixing these three issues and adjusting the oven's heat-up schedule, the monthly bill dropped by 18% — a saving of €324 per month.

How to implement this solution

Step 1: Baseline assessment (1 day)

Step 2: Free trial (1–2 weeks)

Step 3: Full rollout (1–2 weeks)

Step 4: ROI measurement (months 1–3)

Alternatives and comparison

Several solutions exist in this category: Deepki, Hellio Pro, or Voltalis sensors with a dashboard. The right choice depends on your size, budget, and existing technical setup. For SMEs with fewer than 20 employees, the simplest solution is often the best — team adoption matters more than advanced features.

Available funding to finance this investment

As a French SME, you may be eligible for several support schemes:

• France Num: digital vouchers worth €500 to €6,500 for SME digitalization
• Crédit Impôt Innovation (CII): reclaim 20% of your innovation-related expenses
• OPCO: funding for training linked to the tool
• BPI France: innovation loans and digital transformation grants

Go further: check out our Complete Guide to AI ROI and Funding for SMEs for a full breakdown of the topic.

Conclusion

With an investment of €50–150/month and savings of 10–25% on your energy bill (€500–3,000/year for an SME), the math speaks for itself. This solution is one of those "quick wins" that every SME or tradesperson should prioritize. The risk is virtually zero thanks to free trial periods, and the gains are immediate and measurable.