Zenith
Our UNICAMP-led team uses Google Gemini to audit electricity bills, empowering underserved families to challenge unfair charges through AI.
Project Description
Smart Auditor & Contestation Guide
Powered by Google Gemini multimodal APIs, the application allows users to upload:
A photo of their electricity bill
A photo of their energy meter
Use AI to:
Extract and simplify bill data (OCR + contextual understanding)
Cross-check meter readings with billed consumption
Detect inconsistencies or improper charges
Guide the user through the whole bill contestation process
Our key innovation is transforming Generative AI into a tool for consumer empowerment, unlike traditional utility channels that:
Focus on revenue collection
Create friction in dispute processes
Our solution:
Removes technical and bureaucratic barriers
Educates users about tariffs, regulations, and rights
Enables users to actively challenge unfair charges
We aim to turn passive consumers into informed and empowered agents, capable of navigating and benefiting from a fairer energy system.
Our long-term vision is to build a complete ecosystem of sustainable and affordable energy solutions for underserved communities.
Connection to the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
Our project directly contributes to:
SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities
We reduce the knowledge gap between vulnerable consumers and utility companies by:
Simplifying electricity bills
Identifying improper charges automatically
Empowering users to defend their rights
This restores financial security, dignity, and decision-making power to affected families.
SDG 7 – Affordable and Clean Energy
While our initial focus is billing transparency, our platform also acts as an educational gateway.
Future goals include:
Connecting users to government benefits (e.g., Social Tariff)
Promoting access to clean energy solutions such as solar cooperatives
Problem Statement
We address three key issues:
Lack of transparency in electricity bills
Bureaucratic complexity in dispute processes
Information asymmetry between consumers and utilities
Target Users
Overwhelmed workers
Responsible for household bills
Limited time to deal with customer service
Feel insecure when bills fluctuate unexpectedly
Youth from low-income families
Take on the “tech support” role at home
Try to help parents understand and reduce costs
Struggle with unclear and technical utility information