Wattie - AI-Powered Digital Energy Assistant

Wattie是一款创新的人工智能数字能源助手，由绿玫瑰与能源平等中心（CEE）合作设计，旨在改变国内消费者获得个性化、准确和可获取的能源建议的方式。该项目将建立一种开创性的方法，以解决消费者在理解和实施净零解决方案时面临的复杂性和障碍，特别是那些处于弱势地位的消费者。Wattie创新的核心是将先进的大型语言模型（LLM）（例如，ChatGPT）与一个精心策划的能源信息和模型库集成在一起。这种组合使Wattie能够提供比传统聊天机器人更个性化、更容易获得的建议，但也比一般的法学硕士更准确、更可追踪、更本地化的建议。Wattie设计的关键在于其对可访问性的关注，包括文本到语音、语音到文本和多语言支持，从而克服了可访问性和语言方面的常见障碍。Wattie的开发旨在填补英国实现净零目标的重大空白。虽然我们的HEAT（家庭能源共同行动）服务提供了宝贵的人性化建议，但如果要满足不同地理区域数千名消费者的需求，它将面临规模问题。Wattie通过提供一个灵活的、可扩展的平台来解决这个问题，这个平台能够覆盖更广泛的受众，包括那些有特定语言需求或在难以触及的领域的受众。这种可扩展的方法由Wattie基于云的架构提供支持，从而确保了可负担性和效率。就影响和附加值而言，Wattie将大大有利于绿玫瑰和英国。该项目与绿玫瑰促进可持续生活和减轻燃料贫困的使命相一致。Wattie的开发承诺了切实的产出，如增强的数字能源辅助平台和与现有项目（如HEAT）的集成服务。该项目对社会、经济和环境的影响是巨大的，它将解决燃料短缺问题，刺激当地经济，并为减少二氧化碳排放和提高能源效率做出贡献。绿玫瑰在其多元化和经验丰富的团队的支持下，包括来自能源和社会住房部门的关键人员，以及来自中东欧的技术专长，有能力成功交付这个项目。我们对平等、多样性和包容性（EDI）的承诺是Wattie发展不可或缺的一部分，确保项目满足各种用户和需求。

Wattie is an innovative AI-powered digital energy assistant, designed by Green Rose in collaboration with the Centre for Energy Equality (CEE), to transform how domestic consumers access personalised, accurate, and accessible energy advice. This project will establish a groundbreaking approach to addressing the complexities and barriers consumers face in understanding and implementing net zero solutions, especially those in vulnerable situations.At the core of Wattie's innovation is the integration of advanced Large Language Models (LLM) (e.g., ChatGPT) with a curated library of energy information and models. This combination allows Wattie to provide more personalised and accessible advice than traditional chat bots, but also more accurate, traceable and localised advice than generic LLMs. Key to Wattie's design is its focus on accessibility, featuring text-to-speech, speech-to-text, and multilingual support, thereby overcoming common barriers in accessibility and language.Wattie's development aims to fill a significant gap in the UK's journey towards net zero targets. While our HEAT (Home Energy Action Together) service provides invaluable, human advice, it faces scale issues if it is to meet the needs of thousands of consumers across diverse geographical areas. Wattie addresses this by offering an agile, scalable platform capable of reaching a broader audience, including those with specific language needs or in hard-to-reach areas. This scalable approach is supported by Wattie's cloud-based architecture, which ensures affordability and efficiency.In terms of impact and added value, Wattie will significantly benefit Green Rose and the UK. The project aligns with Green Rose's mission of promoting sustainable living and alleviating fuel poverty. The development of Wattie promises tangible outputs such as enhanced digital energy assistant platforms and integrated services with existing programs like HEAT. The societal, economic, and environmental impacts are substantial, with Wattie poised to address fuel poverty, stimulate local economies, and contribute to CO2 reduction and energy efficiency.Green Rose, backed by its diverse and experienced team, including key personnel from the energy and social housing sectors, and the technical expertise from CEE, is well-positioned to deliver this project successfully. Our commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is integral to Wattie's development, ensuring the project caters to a diverse range of users and needs.