Energy Efficiency Calculator Connector for AI agents.
5 live capabilities
Calculate ROI and carbon savings for building energy upgrades.
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Why people use Energy Efficiency Calculator
Energy Efficiency Calculator for Building Retrofit ROI
This Connector lets you skip the spreadsheet grind. Just tell your agent the project details, and it handles the math for HVAC, lighting, and insulation. You get a clear financial picture of the payback period and carbon savings in seconds.
What Vinkius changes
You get professional-grade energy audits without the manual spreadsheet work.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 6,100+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
Justifying a lighting retrofit to a board
A property manager asks the agent to use `calculate_lighting_savings` to show the 3-year payback period for a warehouse lighting overhaul.
- Real-world use case 02
Building a carbon reduction report
A consultant provides window specs and uses `calculate_thermal_envelope_savings` to get CO2 stats for a sustainability audit.
- Real-world use case 03
Comparing refrigerator costs
A homeowner asks if a new fridge is worth the money, and the agent uses `calculate_appliance_savings` to show yearly cost differences.
Complete set · 5capabilities
The complete Energy Efficiency Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Energy Efficiency Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Energy Efficiency Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate appliance savings
Estimates annual savings from upgrading to Energy Star appliances. It helps you see the direct cost impact of high-efficiency kitchen or laundry gear.
- 02 Capability
Calculate hvac efficiency impact
Calculates energy savings from upgrading HVAC systems. Use this to model the impact of new heating and cooling units on your utility bill.
- 03 Capability
Summarize investment return
Aggregates savings data for financial and environmental metrics. It compiles your project data into a clear ROI and carbon footprint summary.
04—05
2 capabilities in this set.
Part of 5 available through Energy Efficiency Calculator.
- 04 Capability
Calculate lighting savings
Calculates energy and cost savings from replacing bulbs with LEDs. This capability provides the specific dollar amounts for large-scale lighting retrofits.
- 05 Capability
Calculate thermal envelope savings
Estimates energy reduction from improving insulation or windows. It helps you project the long-term gains of upgrading a building's exterior.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Energy Efficiency Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Energy Efficiency Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nQJ7dg03ZPGKD5NWA8FEa46weJJxLjMLK4hpPpi9/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Energy Efficiency Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Energy Efficiency Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nQJ7dg03ZPGKD5NWA8FEa46weJJxLjMLK4hpPpi9/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Energy Efficiency Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Energy Efficiency Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"energy-efficiency-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nQJ7dg03ZPGKD5NWA8FEa46weJJxLjMLK4hpPpi9/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Energy Efficiency Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Energy Efficiency Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"energy-efficiency-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nQJ7dg03ZPGKD5NWA8FEa46weJJxLjMLK4hpPpi9/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Energy Efficiency Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Energy Efficiency Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"energy-efficiency-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nQJ7dg03ZPGKD5NWA8FEa46weJJxLjMLK4hpPpi9/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Energy Efficiency Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Energy Efficiency Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"energy-efficiency-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nQJ7dg03ZPGKD5NWA8FEa46weJJxLjMLK4hpPpi9/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Energy Efficiency Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Energy Efficiency Calculator, help me...". 5 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add energy-efficiency-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_nQJ7dg03ZPGKD5NWA8FEa46weJJxLjMLK4hpPpi9/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Energy Efficiency Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Energy Efficiency Calculator, show me...". 5 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Energy Efficiency Calculator can move forward.
Sustainability consultants and property managers who need to turn environmental goals into financial reports. They deal with the headache of manual calculations and need to prove that green upgrades are actually worth the investment.
Sustainability Consultant
Uses the capability to build accurate ROI models for clients who need to justify the cost of green building retrofits.
Facility Manager
Runs quick checks on warehouse lighting and HVAC upgrades to identify the most cost-effective ways to cut utility bills.
Property Owner
Compares the payback periods of different insulation types to decide which home renovations offer the best long-term value.
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Calculate electricity consumption in kWh and monthly costs for appliances.
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Before you connect
Questions about Energy Efficiency Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
How can I use the Energy Efficiency Calculator to plan a renovation?
You can describe your planned upgrades, like new windows or insulation, and the capability will calculate the annual energy savings and the time it takes to pay for itself.
Can this capability calculate the ROI for new HVAC systems?
Yes, it provides a specific breakdown of how much money you'll save on your utility bill each year by switching to a more efficient HVAC unit.
Does the Energy Efficiency Calculator help with carbon footprint reporting?
It does. The capability can aggregate your various energy savings into a single summary that shows exactly how much CO2 your project will prevent.
How do I find out how much I'll save by switching to LED lights?
Just provide the number of bulbs you're replacing and their wattage. The capability will give you the total annual cost savings for the entire project.
Can I use this to see if upgrading my appliances is worth the cost?
Absolutely. You can input the energy usage of your old appliances versus new Energy Star models to see the yearly cost reduction.
What kind of building upgrades does this calculator support?
It supports lighting, HVAC systems, insulation, windows, and various Energy Star appliances, making it useful for both residential and commercial audits.
How can I calculate the savings from switching to LED bulbs?
You can use the calculate_lighting_savings capability by providing the number of bulbs, current wattage, new wattage, annual hours, and your utility rate.
Does this capability account for different climate zones?
Yes, the calculate_thermal_envelope_savings capability uses climate zone data to estimate energy reduction from insulation or window upgrades.
Can I see the total return on investment for all my upgrades?
Absolutely. Use the summarize_investment_return capability to aggregate savings and calculate your payback period and ROI.
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