AI Agents for Utilities & Energy

Automate Every Customer Energy Touchpoint.
From Bill Queries to Outage Alerts — Instantly.

Deploy purpose-built AI agents across your utilities operation — automate bill queries, outage reporting, meter readings, tariff switches, and engineer scheduling 24/7. No code, no CIS overhaul.

Describe your agent — we build it
No Code Required Enterprise System Sync 24/7 Autonomous Ops Live in Under 1 Hour
65%
of bill query calls
resolved without a
human agent
50%
reduction in outage
inbound call volume
during supply events
90s
average tariff switch
completion time
(was 25 min call)
24/7
energy customer
support across all
channels
Agent Library

8 AI Agents Built for Utilities & Energy

Each agent handles a specific utility customer journey. Connect your CIS, NMS, smart meter platform, and billing system — live in minutes.

Bill Query Agent
Retrieves customer usage data and billing records from CIS, explains charges in plain language, applies billing adjustments, and resolves debt queries automatically.
CIS SyncUsage ExplainAdjustment Apply
Outage Alert Agent
Detects supply faults via your NMS, sends personalised WhatsApp/SMS alerts to affected customers by postcode, and provides restoration time updates.
NMS IntegrationPostcode AlertETA Updates
Tariff Switch Agent
Analyses customer usage, identifies the best available tariff, explains savings, processes the switch in CIS, and confirms completion — all in one conversation.
Usage AnalysisBest TariffCIS Switch
Smart Meter & Reading Agent
Accepts meter readings via WhatsApp photo or numeric input, validates against estimated usage, updates billing records, and schedules smart meter installations.
Photo ReadUsage ValidateSmart Install
Engineer Scheduling Agent
Books supply fault engineer visits, gas safety inspections, smart meter installations, and sends pre-visit reminders — integrating with your field workforce system.
Field WFMAuto SchedulePre-Visit Reminder
Green Energy & Renewable Agent
Answers solar, EV tariff, and renewable energy queries, processes green tariff sign-ups, and provides personalised energy efficiency tips.
Solar/EV TariffsGreen Sign-upEnergy Tips
Debt & Payment Plan Agent
Identifies customers in arrears, offers appropriate payment plans, processes payment arrangements, and monitors adherence — reducing debt write-off.
Arrears IDPayment PlanAdherence Monitor
Smart Home & EV Agent
Advises on home energy management, EV charging tariff optimisation, and smart thermostat settings — reducing customer energy bills and improving NPS.
Home EnergyEV ChargingTariff Optimise
Problems & Solutions

Real Pain Points.
AI-Powered Fixes.

Organisations lose time and money daily to manual, reactive operations — every one of these is solvable with an AI agent today.

Common Challenges
Bill queries are 60% of contact centre volume
'Why is my bill higher?' is the most common utility customer query. Each call costs £5–£8. An AI resolves in 90 seconds.
Outages trigger hundreds of simultaneous calls
When supply goes down, customers call immediately. Generic mass texts sent hours later. Call centre overwhelmed, NPS collapses.
Tariff switching requires a 25-minute call
A simple tariff comparison and switch consumes a full agent conversation — despite being a data-driven decision AI can make in seconds.
Meter reading reminders drive low compliance
Manual meter reading periods produce inconsistent customer compliance. Estimated billing leads to large catch-up bills and complaints.
Engineer scheduling requires multiple back-and-forth calls
Booking a gas inspection or meter installation requires calls to arrange, confirm, and reschedule — consuming ops coordinator time.
What Your AI Agent Does
Resolves 65%+ of bill queries without a human
AI retrieves usage data, explains charges in plain language, and applies adjustments — in under 90 seconds on WhatsApp.
Sends real-time personalised outage alerts by postcode
AI detects outage via NMS feed and sends personalised WhatsApp/SMS to affected customers within 3 minutes — halving inbound call volume.
Completes tariff switches in under 90 seconds
AI analyses usage, recommends best tariff, explains savings, and switches in CIS — all in one conversation.
Accepts meter readings via WhatsApp photo
AI validates photo-submitted readings against estimated usage and updates billing records — eliminating estimated billing complaints.
Books engineer visits with one-message scheduling
AI checks field WFM availability, books the slot, and sends reminders — zero coordinator involvement.
How It Works

Build Your AI Agent
in 4 Simple Steps

No system overhaul, no dev team, no months of integration. Go from description to live agent in under an hour.

1
Connect Your Utilities Stack
Link your CIS (SAP IS-U, Gentrack, Junifer), NMS, smart meter DCC, billing system, and field workforce management via secure APIs.
2
Configure Customer Journey Rules
Set outage alert thresholds, tariff eligibility rules, debt intervention triggers, and engineer scheduling availability windows per region.
3
Deploy on Customer Channels
Go live on your web portal, mobile app, WhatsApp Business, SMS, and IVR — including 24/7 out-of-hours coverage.
4
Monitor, Comply & Optimise
Real-time outage response dashboards, billing dispute tracking, tariff switch rates, debt reduction metrics, and Ofgem compliance logs.
// Agent Execution Flow
Customer Contact
Web · WhatsApp · App · SMS · IVR
Intent Classification
Bill query · Outage · Tariff · Meter · Engineer · Debt · Green
CIS / NMS / Smart Meter Data Fetch
Usage · Bill · Supply status · Tariff · Field WFM
Autonomous Action
Explain bill · Alert customers · Switch tariff · Book engineer · Set plan
Log & Ofgem Audit
Complaint audit · Debt log · Outage communication trail
Operational Gaps

6 Revenue Leaks in Your
Operation — Fixed by AI

Every one of these costs you time, money, and customer trust every day — and every one can be fixed with an AI agent.

Leak 1
Bill Queries Cost £5–£8 Each at Scale
60% of contact centre volume is 'Why is my bill higher?' — a query AI resolves in 90 seconds with live usage data.
AI Fixes This
AI retrieves usage and billing data from CIS instantly
Explains charges in plain English — no jargon
Applies billing adjustments below threshold without human approval
Leak 2
Outages Trigger Avoidable Inbound Call Surges
Mass generic texts sent hours after an outage. Customers call anyway. Call centre overwhelmed at the worst possible moment.
AI Fixes This
AI detects outage via NMS feed within minutes
Sends personalised postcode-level WhatsApp/SMS update
Cuts inbound call volume by 50% during supply events
Leak 3
Tariff Switching Requires a 25-Minute Call
A data-driven decision takes 25 minutes of agent time. Customers who should be on a better tariff never switch — you lose them at renewal.
AI Fixes This
AI analyses usage and identifies optimal tariff
Explains savings in plain language
Processes switch in CIS — completed in 90 seconds
Leak 4
Estimated Billing Creates Catch-Up Bill Complaints
Low meter reading compliance leads to estimated bills. Large catch-up bills trigger complaint escalations to Ofgem.
AI Fixes This
AI sends meter reading reminder via WhatsApp
Accepts numeric input or photo reading via chat
Updates billing record immediately — eliminating estimated billing
Leak 5
Debt Escalation Costs More Than Prevention
Customers in arrears are identified too late. Debt spirals before intervention. Write-off costs 8–12x more than early payment plan setup.
AI Fixes This
AI identifies arrears pattern 30 days before escalation
Proactively offers appropriate payment plan
Monitors adherence and re-engages if payments are missed
Leak 6
Engineer Scheduling Consumes Coordinator Time
Gas inspections, smart meter installations, and fault visits require multiple coordination calls to book, confirm, and manage.
AI Fixes This
AI checks field WFM and books available slot instantly
Sends pre-visit reminder and manages rescheduling
Frees coordinators for exception and complaints handling
Multi-Modal AI Platform

Not Just Workflows — Build Voice AI Agents
& Conversational AI Chatbots

Deploy AI agents across every channel. Whether your users prefer natural phone calls, live web chat, WhatsApp Business, or automated backend workflows.

Autonomous Workflow Agents

Execute complex multi-step backend actions, ERP/BSS data syncs, scheduled cron jobs, and auto-credit/refund workflows with human-in-the-loop approvals.

Backend AutomationAPI Actions
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Voice AI Agents

Human-like inbound and outbound phone calls with ultra-low latency (<300ms). Handles IVR replacement, call triage, appointment booking, and phone support 24/7.

Sub-300ms LatencyIVR & Phone Calls
Explore Voice AI Agents

Conversational AI Chatbots

Interactive multi-channel chatbots for Web, WhatsApp Business, SMS, and Mobile Apps. Delivers instant answers, product recommendations, and guided self-service.

WhatsApp & WebSelf-Service
Explore Conversational Chatbots
Designed for Enterprise

Enterprise Architecture, Security
& Operational Control

RhinoAgents is built for enterprise scale — delivering full observability, explainability, bank-grade security, and 99.9% uptime.

Observable
Define and measure success with enterprise-grade observability, real-time telemetry, and version control.
TelemetryVersion Control
Explainable
Not a black box — built-in AI auditor ensures tasks are completed as intended & proposes continuous improvements.
AI AuditorFull Context
Secure
No data sharing. SOC 2 Type II and GDPR compliant with safe staging environments and robust guardrails.
SOC 2 & GDPRNo Data Sharing
Scalable
Guaranteed 99.9% uptime with smart fallbacks, seamless auto-scaling, and model-agnostic LLM technology.
Model AgnosticSmart Fallbacks
Reusable .md Skills Engine
Standardized Markdown format dynamically loads only required instructions — saving 80% tokens with sub-180ms execution.
Multi-Layer Agent Memory
Session, long-term, and organizational memory with 30d/90d retention controls & full admin purge capabilities.
RBAC & Enterprise SSO
SAML 2.0 / Okta / Azure AD authentication paired with granular role permissions and cryptographic audit logs.
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ROI Estimator

What Could AI Agents Save
Your Organisation This Year?

Adjust the sliders to your operation size and see your potential annual savings from deploying RhinoAgents.

Monthly Customer Queries50000
Avg. Agent Cost Per Query (£)£6
AI Deflection Rate (%)65%
Monthly Debt Cases Identified500
Avg. Debt Write-Off Prevented (£)£800

* Based on industry benchmarks from RhinoAgents customer deployments.

£0
Annual Query Handling Cost Saved
£0
Annual Debt Write-Off Prevented
£0
Total Estimated Annual Value
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Integrations

Connects to Your Entire Tech Stack

RhinoAgents plugs into your existing systems with zero legacy disruption.

SAP IS-U / Gentrack
Customer information system
Network Management System
Supply & outage data
Smart Meter DCC
Half-hourly usage data
Field WFM System
Engineer scheduling
Billing Engine
Tariff & adjustment
WhatsApp Business
Customer messaging
SMS Gateway
Outage & billing alerts
Ofgem-Compliant REST APIs
Any utility platform
Why Switch

RhinoAgents AI vs.
Your Legacy Manual Process

The numbers don't lie. Manual, reactive operations are expensive, slow, and unscalable — especially during peak events.

MetricTraditional / ManualRhinoAgents AI
Bill query resolution time18–25 min call average✓ Under 90 seconds on WhatsApp
Outage communication speedGeneric mass SMS, 2–4 hours✓ Personalised postcode alert within 3 minutes
Tariff switch completion25 min agent call✓ 90 seconds automated
Meter reading complianceVariable, estimated billing risk✓ WhatsApp reminder + photo read accepted
Debt interventionIdentified at escalation stage✓ Proactive 30 days before escalation
Engineer scheduling3–5 coordination calls✓ One-message booking with auto-reminder
24/7 coverageBusiness hours only✓ 24/7 including weekends and bank holidays
Deployment timeline12–24 months CIS integration✓ Live in under 60 minutes

"During last winter's supply incident we had 840 customers affected simultaneously. Within 3 minutes, every affected customer had a personalised WhatsApp message telling them what had happened and when supply would be restored. Inbound calls dropped 52% compared to our previous incident. The CEO called me personally. The AI did in 3 minutes what would have taken our team 4 hours."

Head of Customer Operations — Mid-size Energy Supplier, 480K Customers

Case Studies

Real Results from Real
Organisations

Not pilot programs. Production AI deployments handling real workloads every day.

Energy Supplier
Mid-size Energy Supplier — 480K Customers
UK · Deployed: Bill Query + Outage Alert + Tariff Switch agents

The challenge: Bill queries at 63% of contact volume costing £6.20 each. Outage events generating 800+ simultaneous calls. Tariff switch at 22% of eligible customers.

68%
Bill queries resolved without human agent
52%
Fewer calls during outage events
£1.7M
Annual contact centre cost saving
Water Utility
Regional Water Utility — 620K Accounts
UK · Deployed: Meter Reading + Debt + Engineer Scheduling agents

The challenge: Estimated billing complaints at 18% of total complaints. 340 active debt cases escalating monthly. Engineer scheduling consuming 3 coordinators.

Zero
Estimated billing complaints (was 18% of total)
42%
Reduction in debt escalations
£490K
Annual coordinator and debt cost saving
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FAQ

Common Questions

Yes. The bill query agent integrates with SAP IS-U, Gentrack, Junifer, and custom CIS platforms via REST API or SOAP Web Services — retrieving real-time usage, billing, and account data without any data migration or system replacement.
The outage alert agent integrates with your Network Management System (NMS) via REST API or MQTT event stream. When a supply interruption is detected, the agent cross-references affected postcodes against the customer database in CIS and triggers personalised WhatsApp/SMS notifications within minutes.
Yes. The debt and payment plan agent is configured to operate within Ofgem's debt collection guidelines and the Standards of Conduct. It follows a defined escalation path — payment reminder, payment plan offer, arrears notice — with full audit logging for Ofgem reporting.
Yes. The meter reading agent accepts meter readings submitted as WhatsApp image messages. It uses OCR to extract the reading, validates it against estimated consumption, and updates the billing record. It also supports numeric text input and web form submission.
All customer interactions are logged immutably for the 2-year minimum required for Ofgem complaints audit. The agents are configured to identify Ofgem-qualifying complaints and route them to the designated complaints handler within the 2-business-day acknowledgement window.

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Utility Customer Operations with AI?

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