PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server for AutoGen 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Microsoft AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and execute tasks collaboratively. Add PG&E Public Datasets as an MCP tool provider through the Vinkius and every agent in the group can access live data and take action.
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Vinkius supports streamable HTTP and SSE.
import asyncio
from autogen_agentchat.agents import AssistantAgent
from autogen_ext.tools.mcp import McpWorkbench
async def main():
# Your Vinkius token — get it at cloud.vinkius.com
async with McpWorkbench(
server_params={"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/[YOUR_TOKEN_HERE]/mcp"},
transport="streamable_http",
) as workbench:
tools = await workbench.list_tools()
agent = AssistantAgent(
name="pge_public_datasets_agent",
tools=tools,
system_message=(
"You help users with PG&E Public Datasets. "
"8 tools available."
),
)
print(f"Agent ready with {len(tools)} tools")
asyncio.run(main())
* Every MCP server runs on Vinkius-managed infrastructure inside AWS - a purpose-built runtime with per-request V8 isolates, Ed25519 signed audit chains, and sub-40ms cold starts optimized for native MCP execution. See our infrastructure
About PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server
Access PG&E Public Datasets directly from any AI agent and explore energy consumption, billing trends, efficiency savings, and regional comparisons without any authentication.
AutoGen enables multi-agent conversations where agents negotiate, delegate, and collaboratively use PG&E Public Datasets tools. Connect 8 tools through the Vinkius and assign role-based access — a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates, with optional human-in-the-loop approval for sensitive operations.
What you can do
- Monthly Usage — Get monthly electricity and gas consumption by ZIP code and customer segment
- Customer Segments — View energy usage breakdown across Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural sectors
- Yearly Trends — Analyze year-over-year energy consumption trends
- Electricity by ZIP — Access ZIP code-level electricity consumption data
- Gas by ZIP — Access ZIP code-level natural gas consumption data
- Billing Data — Retrieve average bills and cost metrics by region
- Savings Data — Analyze energy efficiency program savings and cost-effectiveness
- Regional Comparisons — Compare energy usage across multiple ZIP codes side-by-side
The PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server exposes 8 tools through the Vinkius. Connect it to AutoGen 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 Public Datasets to AutoGen via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server with AutoGen.
Install AutoGen
Run pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"
Replace the token
Replace [YOUR_TOKEN_HERE] with your Vinkius token
Integrate into workflow
Use the agent in your AutoGen multi-agent orchestration
Explore tools
The workbench discovers 8 tools from PG&E Public Datasets automatically
Why Use AutoGen with the PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server
AutoGen provides unique advantages when paired with PG&E Public Datasets through the Model Context Protocol.
Multi-agent conversations: multiple AutoGen agents discuss, delegate, and collaboratively use PG&E Public Datasets tools to solve complex tasks
Role-based architecture lets you assign PG&E Public Datasets tool access to specific agents — a data analyst queries while a reviewer validates
Human-in-the-loop support: agents can pause for human approval before executing sensitive PG&E Public Datasets tool calls
Code execution sandbox: AutoGen agents can write and run code that processes PG&E Public Datasets tool responses in an isolated environment
PG&E Public Datasets + AutoGen Use Cases
Practical scenarios where AutoGen combined with the PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Collaborative analysis: one agent queries PG&E Public Datasets while another validates results and a third generates the final report
Automated review pipelines: a researcher agent fetches data from PG&E Public Datasets, a critic agent evaluates quality, and a writer produces the output
Interactive planning: agents negotiate task allocation using PG&E Public Datasets data to make informed decisions about resource distribution
Code generation with live data: an AutoGen coder agent writes scripts that process PG&E Public Datasets responses in a sandboxed execution environment
PG&E Public Datasets MCP Tools for AutoGen (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect PG&E Public Datasets to AutoGen via MCP:
compare_regions
Returns side-by-side usage figures (kWh and therms), customer counts, and average bills for each region. Use this to identify regional differences in energy consumption, support geographic targeting for efficiency programs, or compare urban vs. rural usage patterns. ZIP codes are comma-separated (e.g., "94102,94103,94104"). Optional dataType and year filters. Compare energy usage data between multiple ZIP codes/regions
get_billing_data
Data is available by ZIP code and customer segment. Use this to analyze energy affordability, compare costs across regions, or identify rate impact on customers. Optional zipCode and year filters. Get billing data and average costs from PG&E public datasets
get_electricity_by_zip
Returns monthly or annual usage figures broken down by geographic area. Use this to compare electricity usage across neighborhoods, identify high-consumption areas, or support energy efficiency targeting. Optional year filter. Get electricity consumption data for specific ZIP codes in PG&E service area
get_gas_by_zip
Returns monthly or annual gas usage figures by geographic area. Use this to analyze heating demand patterns, compare gas usage across regions, or identify electrification opportunities. Optional year filter. Get natural gas consumption data for specific ZIP codes in PG&E service area
get_monthly_usage
Data is organized by ZIP code, month, year, and customer segment (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Agricultural). Returns kWh for electric and therms for gas. Use this to analyze consumption patterns over time. Optional filters: dataType ("electric" or "gas"), customerType, zipCode (5-digit), and year (YYYY). Get monthly energy consumption data by ZIP code and customer segment from PG&E public datasets
get_savings_data
Includes program participation counts, kWh/therms saved, program costs, and cost-effectiveness metrics by program type. Use this to evaluate program ROI, compare effectiveness across initiatives, or identify high-impact efficiency strategies. Optional programType and year filters. Get energy efficiency program savings data from PG&E
get_usage_by_customer_type
Shows total consumption for Residential, Commercial, Industrial, and Agricultural sectors. Use this to understand the energy consumption distribution across different customer categories. Optional dataType ("electric"/"gas") and year filters. Get energy usage broken down by customer segment (residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural)
get_yearly_trends
Shows how electricity and gas usage has changed over multiple years. Use this to identify long-term patterns, growth/decline in energy demand, and seasonal variations. Optional dataType filter ("electric" or "gas"). Get yearly energy consumption trends from PG&E public data
Example Prompts for PG&E Public Datasets in AutoGen
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your AutoGen agent to start working with PG&E Public Datasets immediately.
"Show monthly electricity usage by customer type."
"Compare ZIP codes 94102, 94301, and 95054."
"Show yearly energy consumption trends."
Troubleshooting PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server with AutoGen
Common issues when connecting PG&E Public Datasets to AutoGen through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
McpWorkbench not found
pip install "autogen-ext[mcp]"PG&E Public Datasets + AutoGen FAQ
Common questions about integrating PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server with AutoGen.
How does AutoGen connect to MCP servers?
Can different agents have different MCP tool access?
Does AutoGen support human approval for tool calls?
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Connect PG&E Public Datasets to AutoGen
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.