PG&E Data Portals MCP Server for Claude Code 10 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add PG&E Data Portals as an MCP server in one command and Claude Code will discover every tool at runtime. ideal for automation pipelines, CI/CD integration, and headless workflows via Vinkius.
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About PG&E Data Portals MCP Server
Connect PG&E Data Portals to any AI agent and programmatically search, discover, and query PG&E's public energy datasets through natural conversation.
Claude Code registers PG&E Data Portals as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 10 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where PG&E Data Portals data drives decisions without human intervention.
What you can do
- Dataset Search — Search the complete PG&E Data Portals catalog for energy-related datasets
- Energy Usage — Query electricity and gas consumption data by ZIP code and date range
- EV Adoption — Access electric vehicle registration and adoption trends by geographic area
- Solar Generation — Retrieve solar energy production and net energy metering (NEM) statistics
- Energy Efficiency — Analyze program participation, energy savings achieved, and cost-effectiveness
- Grid Infrastructure — Access distribution circuit, substation, and grid capacity data
- Date Range Queries — Filter any dataset by specific time periods for trend analysis
- Dataset Metadata — Get schema information and field descriptions for all datasets
The PG&E Data Portals MCP Server exposes 10 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to Claude Code in under two minutes — no API keys to rotate, no infrastructure to provision, no vendor lock-in. Your configuration, your data, your control.
How to Connect PG&E Data Portals to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PG&E Data Portals MCP Server with Claude Code.
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
Add the MCP Server
Run the command above in your terminal
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
Start using PG&E Data Portals
Ask Claude: "Using PG&E Data Portals, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the PG&E Data Portals MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with PG&E Data Portals through the Model Context Protocol.
Single-command setup: `claude mcp add` registers the server instantly. no config files to edit or applications to restart
Terminal-native workflow means MCP tools integrate seamlessly into shell scripts, CI/CD pipelines, and automated DevOps tasks
Claude Code runs headlessly, enabling unattended batch processing using PG&E Data Portals tools in cron jobs or deployment scripts
Built by the same team that created the MCP protocol, ensuring first-class compatibility and the fastest adoption of new protocol features
PG&E Data Portals + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the PG&E Data Portals MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed PG&E Data Portals tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query PG&E Data Portals nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe PG&E Data Portals outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query PG&E Data Portals status endpoints and alert on anomalies
PG&E Data Portals MCP Tools for Claude Code (10)
These 10 tools become available when you connect PG&E Data Portals to Claude Code via MCP:
get_dataset_schema
Use this to understand what columns and data types are available before querying. The datasetId is obtained from search_datasets or list_all_datasets. Get the schema/metadata for a specific PG&E dataset
list_all_datasets
Each dataset includes name, description, ID, and metadata. Use this as a starting point to explore what data is available from PG&E — includes energy usage, EV adoption, solar generation, energy efficiency programs, and grid infrastructure datasets. List all available datasets in the PG&E Data Portals catalog
query_by_date_range
Specify the dataset ID and start/end dates to retrieve records within that time period. Use this for time-series analysis across any dataset type. Dataset ID from search_datasets. Dates in YYYY-MM-DD format. This is useful for year-over-year comparisons and trend analysis. Query any PG&E dataset filtered by a specific date range
query_dataset
Optional filters can be passed as key-value pairs to narrow results (e.g., zip_code, year, region). Use this to retrieve actual data records from any dataset in the PG&E Data Portals. Dataset IDs are obtained from search_datasets or list_all_datasets. Query a specific PG&E dataset with optional filters
query_energy_efficiency
), and investment amounts. Use this to analyze program effectiveness and ROI of energy efficiency initiatives. Optional programType filters by program category. Year is YYYY format. Query PG&E energy efficiency program data
query_energy_usage
Returns electricity usage aggregated by customer segment (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural). Use this to analyze energy consumption patterns in specific geographic areas over time. ZIP code format: 5-digit (e.g., "94102"). Dates in YYYY-MM-DD format. Query PG&E energy consumption data by ZIP code and date range
query_ev_adoption
Use this to analyze EV adoption trends, identify high-adoption areas, and correlate with charging infrastructure. ZIP code is 5-digit format. Year is YYYY format (e.g., "2024"). Query electric vehicle adoption data by ZIP code and year
query_grid_infrastructure
Use this to understand grid capacity, identify areas needing upgrades, or analyze reliability metrics. Region filters by geographic area. dataType can filter by specific infrastructure type. Query PG&E grid infrastructure and distribution data
query_solar_generation
Use this to analyze solar adoption and production trends. Region can be a county name or service area identifier. Year is YYYY format. Query solar energy generation data by region and year
search_datasets
Use this to discover available datasets before querying specific data. Returns dataset names, descriptions, IDs, and metadata. Optional query parameter filters results by keyword. Search the PG&E Data Portals catalog for energy datasets
Example Prompts for PG&E Data Portals in Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code agent to start working with PG&E Data Portals immediately.
"List all available PG&E datasets."
"Show me electricity usage for ZIP code 94102."
"Show EV adoption trends by ZIP code for 2024."
Troubleshooting PG&E Data Portals MCP Server with Claude Code
Common issues when connecting PG&E Data Portals to Claude Code through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
Command not found: claude
npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-codeConnection timeout
PG&E Data Portals + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating PG&E Data Portals MCP Server with Claude Code.
How do I add an MCP server to Claude Code?
claude mcp add --transport http "" in your terminal. Claude Code registers the server and discovers all tools immediately.Can Claude Code run MCP tools in headless mode?
How do I list all connected MCP servers?
claude mcp in your terminal to see all registered servers and their status, or type /mcp inside an active Claude Code session.Connect PG&E Data Portals with your favorite client
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Connect PG&E Data Portals to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 10 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.