FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about empAI

empAI is an intelligent, data-driven energy management software that helps companies to control their energy consumption efficiently and identify potential savings. By leveraging artificial intelligence, empAI enables precise analysis and forecasting of energy demand, optimisation of energy procurement strategies, and transparent monitoring of both consumption and generation. Additionally, empAI supports companies in tracking and reducing their CO₂ emissions, helping them achieve their sustainability goals. With its modular structure and integration of a wide range of data sources, empAI creates a digital twin of a company’s energy landscape, offering a comprehensive solution for smart and cost-effective energy optimisation.

empAI uses artificial intelligence and the concept of a digital twin to make a company’s energy flows transparent and efficiently manageable. By combining various data sources, it creates a dynamic representation of the company’s energy landscape: from production facilities and office buildings to on-site energy generation.

Three key data components build the foundation of this technology:
• The Energy Twin includes all energy-related data such as consumption and generation values, collected via sensors or smart metering systems.
• empAI also incorporates operational data, including production schedules, working hours, and business processes, to analyse energy usage in the context of daily operations.
• This is complemented by external factors such as weather data, public holidays, and current as well as forecasted energy prices.

To ensure flexible use, empAI is built around a modular structure with four core components:
• Energy Management: Captures and visualizes energy flows, identifies savings potential, and ensures transparent monitoring.
• AI-based Forecasting: Detects usage patterns, predicts energy demand, and optimizes energy-intensive processes.
• CO₂ Monitoring: Tracks, analyses, and reduces emissions, forecasts CO₂ levels, and enables the generation of certificates.
• Energy Market: Takes energy prices into account, optimizes procurement strategies, and integrates renewable energy sources.

Thanks to this smart interconnection, empAI helps companies use energy more efficiently, reduce costs, and achieve their sustainability goals.

empAI is a product of Bonn Consulting Group GmbH, a leading company with many years of expertise in software development, artificial intelligence and big data, consulting as well as cybersecurity. Since the company was found in 2018, Bonn Consulting has been developing innovative solutions for a wide range of industries, with a particular focus on AI-powered energy management systems for industrial and commercial clients. With empAI, BC offers a forward-looking solution that helps companies efficiently manage their energy consumption and achieve their sustainability goals.

empAI is an innovative solution for companies across various industries that aim to optimize their energy consumption, reduce costs, and operate more sustainably. It is especially beneficial for:

• Industrial companies: Optimization of energy use in production, identification of savings potential, and reduction of CO₂ emissions.
• Energy grid and distribution network operators: Smart grid control, accurate consumption and generation forecasts, and more efficient resource usage.
• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): Cost savings through intelligent consumption analysis, easy energy management, and support with certifications such as ISO 50001.
• Companies that generate energy on their own: Efficient planning, utilization, and feed-in of renewable energy to maximize returns and reduce energy losses.

The implementation of empAI in your company typically takes between 4 to 16 weeks, depending on the availability of your data. During this time, the system is integrated and tailored to your specific requirements, ensuring that all relevant information becomes quickly and efficiently accessible.

To unlock the full potential of empAI, real-time capable sensors are ideal. However, if your company does not yet have sensors installed, that’s not a problem. As a minimum requirement, the load profiles provided by your electricity supplier are sufficient. Additionally, we offer suitable sensor solutions and are happy to advise you individually to find the best option for your needs.

Yes, empAI can be tailored to the specific needs of your company to ensure optimal use. This includes the design of visualizations and user interfaces customized to match your workflows. In addition to the design, empAI’s modules and functions can also be flexibly adapted to align with your business goals. Feel free to contact us for more information.

The accuracy of empAI’s artificial intelligence depends largely on the quality and quantity of the available data of your company; the more detailed and comprehensive the data, the more precise the results and predictions. Accuracy also improves over time, as the system continuously learns and evolves.
Based on experience, an accuracy rate of 80–90% can be achieved. However, the further a forecast projects into the future, the less precise daily predictions may become.

empAI uses a variety of AI technologies, including supervised and unsupervised learning methods. These techniques enable accurate predictions of consumption and generation data by identifying patterns in the data and continuously improving over time.

Accuracy is ensured through a self-learning system that continuously compares its forecasts with actual data and adjusts itself accordingly. In addition, plausibility checks are built in to maintain the quality of the predictions. The longer empAI is used and the more data is available, the more precise its forecasts become.

Conventional energy management systems often come from sensor manufacturers and primarily focus on measuring and displaying current energy consumption. These systems typically offer limited capabilities for analysis, optimization, or integration into production environments. They also tend to lack transparency in data processing and often require manual steps for further action.
However, empAI offers an innovative, AI-driven approach that goes far beyond traditional monitoring:
• AI-powered forecasts help optimize energy costs.
• Automated analyses enable smart energy monitoring and management.
• Production data is directly integrated to allow for more precise energy savings.
• CO₂ certificates can be automatically generated and managed without manual effort.
• Optimized procurement strategies can lead to significant cost savings.

Yes, as soon as the contract is signed, an account will be created with the necessary permissions to invite and manage additional users.

empAI is a browser-based system. All you need to get access and use empAI is an internet-enabled device. Since the application is optimized for desktop use, a computer or laptop is recommended for the best user experience.

empAI is compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android.

If your company already uses other energy management systems or sensors, empAI can be easily connected to them via interfaces. This allows for seamless integration into your existing infrastructure. Additionally, empAI can be used from any device, allowing for flexible access. If no existing energy system infrastructure is in place, empAI is introduced step-by-step through a structured approach. The system remains accessible from any device, ensuring flexible usage.

empAI is implemented in multiple phases:
• Phase 0: Parameter Collection: Relevant data and parameters are collected to establish a solid foundation for the next steps.
• Phase 1: Connection & Overview: Your data sources are connected to the system. You'll receive initial insights and an overview of key data and optimization opportunities.
• Phase 2: Initial Savings: A savings plan is developed, focusing on easy-to-implement measures to quickly realize the first savings.
• Phase 3: Expansion: Additional areas of the company are integrated. ERP data, for example, may be included to determine product-specific costs and carbon footprints.
• Phase 4: Monitoring & Continuous Optimization: Savings are continuously monitored and further optimized to ensure long-term success.
This step-by-step approach enables rapid implementation with immediate benefits and sustainable improvements.

empAI supports German and English, as well as French, Italian, and Spanish. Additional languages can be added upon customer request.

empAI requires an internet connection to retrieve data. Once retrieved, the data can be viewed offline. However, a network connection is needed to calculate and evaluate new data

We offer several support options including a ticket portal, phone support, and email support. This allows you to choose the most convenient way to get the assistance you need.

Yes, we continuously develop empAI further. All new features and updates are automatically made available to you, so you can always benefit from the latest improvements and functionalities.