PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server for Claude Code 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Claude Code is Anthropic's agentic CLI for terminal-first development. Add PG&E Public Datasets 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 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.
Claude Code registers PG&E Public Datasets as an MCP server in a single terminal command. Once connected, Claude Code discovers all 8 tools at runtime and can call them headlessly. ideal for CI/CD pipelines, cron jobs, and automated workflows where PG&E Public Datasets data drives decisions without human intervention.
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 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 Public Datasets to Claude Code via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PG&E Public Datasets 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 Public Datasets
Ask Claude: "Using PG&E Public Datasets, show me...". 8 tools are ready
Why Use Claude Code with the PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server
Claude Code provides unique advantages when paired with PG&E Public Datasets 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 Public Datasets 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 Public Datasets + Claude Code Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Claude Code combined with the PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server delivers measurable value.
CI/CD integration: embed PG&E Public Datasets tool calls in your deployment pipeline to validate configurations or fetch secrets before shipping
Headless batch processing: schedule Claude Code to query PG&E Public Datasets nightly and generate reports without human intervention
Shell scripting: pipe PG&E Public Datasets outputs into other CLI tools for data transformation, filtering, and aggregation
Infrastructure monitoring: run Claude Code in a cron job to query PG&E Public Datasets status endpoints and alert on anomalies
PG&E Public Datasets MCP Tools for Claude Code (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect PG&E Public Datasets to Claude Code 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 Claude Code
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Claude Code 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 Claude Code
Common issues when connecting PG&E Public Datasets 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 Public Datasets + Claude Code FAQ
Common questions about integrating PG&E Public Datasets 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 Public Datasets with your favorite client
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Connect PG&E Public Datasets to Claude Code
Get your token, paste the configuration, and start using 8 tools in under 2 minutes. No API key management needed.