# Electricity Tariff Comparator AI Agent Connect

> Electricity Tariff Comparator MCP lets your AI client analyze complex utility structures. It breaks down fixed fees, tiered rates, and time-of-use schedules to show you exactly how much you'll pay. Instead of guessing, you can simulate how shifting your heavy appliance usage to off-peak hours changes your monthly bill.

## Overview
- **Category:** finance
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_zzDspDOL3cxCmsQuz5gPBROjBaQz5htNdVEyiRWf/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** electricity, tariffs, energy-savings, consumption, utility-comparison

## Description

Stop guessing which energy plan is actually cheaper. This MCP gives your AI agent the ability to dig into the fine print of electricity service plans. It handles the math for fixed monthly fees, tiered consumption rates, and time-of-use schedules that usually make utility bills hard to read. You can use it to run side-by-side comparisons of different providers or test out different consumption scenarios. If you're considering moving your laundry or dishwasher runs to late at night, you can simulate that behavior to see the direct impact on your total cost. It turns your AI client into a specialized energy consultant that understands the relationship between when you use power and what you pay for it.

## Tools

### get_plan_details
This tool pulls the full pricing rules and structure for a specific electricity plan.

### list_available_plans
Use this to see a complete list of all electricity plans currently available for comparison.

### simulate_usage_impact
This tool calculates how changing your energy consumption habits affects your total bill.

### compare_tariffs
This tool provides a direct, side-by-side cost comparison between multiple electricity plans.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Compare plan_a and plan_b for 500kWh monthly usage with 70% peak and 30% off-peak usage, including a 5% tax.
```

**Response:** 
```
Plan A will cost $55.25 per month, while Plan B will cost $48.50 per month for your specific usage profile.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What happens to my bill if I move 20% of my usage from peak to off-peak hours for plan_c?
```

**Response:** 
```
Shifting 20% of your usage to off-peak hours will reduce your monthly bill by $12.40.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
List all the available electricity plans.
```

**Response:** 
```
The available plans are: Standard Plan A (Fixed), Dynamic Plan B (ToU), and Eco-Saver Plan C (Tiered).
```

## Capabilities

### Plan Comparison
Your agent compares multiple tariffs side-by-side based on your actual usage.

### Behavior Simulation
The AI predicts how moving usage to off-peak hours changes your costs.

### Rate Analysis
The tool breaks down fixed fees and tiered pricing structures.

### Plan Discovery
Your agent can fetch a full list of available energy options.

## Use Cases

### Off-Peak Optimization
Determine if running your dryer at night actually saves money under a specific time-of-use plan.

### New Provider Selection
Compare a new fixed-rate plan against your current tiered-rate plan using your historical data.

### Budget Forecasting
Predict monthly energy expenses by simulating different levels of monthly kWh consumption.

### Plan Auditing
Inspect the exact pricing rules of a plan to ensure no unexpected fees are missed.

## Benefits

- Calculates costs based on specific peak and off-peak usage ratios.
- Identifies savings from shifting energy consumption to cheaper time slots.
- Exposes hidden costs in tiered pricing and fixed fee structures.

## How It Works

Connect your client to Vinkius and start asking questions about energy costs.

1. Connect your MCP-compatible client to the Vinkius platform.
2. Ask your agent to list available electricity plans.
3. Provide your specific usage profile, such as kWh and peak/off-peak ratios.
4. Run a comparison or a usage simulation to see the cost difference.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How does this MCP calculate my energy costs?**
It uses the specific pricing rules, fixed fees, and tiered rates provided in the plan details to calculate costs based on your input usage.

**Can I see how much I'll save by using electricity at night?**
Yes, you can use the simulate_usage_impact tool to see how shifting usage from peak to off-peak hours affects your total bill.

**Does this work with my existing AI tools?**
Yes, this MCP works with any MCP-compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

**Can I compare two specific plans?**
Yes, the compare_tariffs tool allows you to see a side-by-side cost comparison for different plans.

**Do I need to host this myself?**
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP so it is ready to use immediately after you connect.

**How can I compare multiple electricity plans at once?**
You can use the `compare_tariffs` tool by providing the IDs of the plans you want to compare, your total monthly usage in kWh, and your consumption profile.

**Can I see how shifting my usage to off-peak hours saves money?**
Yes, the `simulate_usage_impact` tool is designed specifically to calculate the cost difference when you change your consumption distribution between peak and off-peak periods.

**What information is included in the plan details?**
By using `get_plan_details`, you can retrieve the full pricing structure, including fixed fees, tiered rates, and time-of-use schedules for a specific plan.