PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server for Cline 8 tools — connect in under 2 minutes
Cline is an autonomous AI coding agent inside VS Code that plans, executes, and iterates on tasks. Wire PG&E Public Datasets through the Vinkius and Cline gains direct access to every tool — from data retrieval to workflow automation — without leaving the terminal.
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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.
Cline operates autonomously inside VS Code — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including PG&E Public Datasets tool calls without waiting for prompts between steps. Connect 8 tools through the Vinkius and Cline can fetch data, generate code, and commit changes in a single autonomous run.
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 Cline 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 Cline via MCP
Follow these steps to integrate the PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server with Cline.
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the MCP Servers icon in the Cline sidebar panel
Add remote server
Click "Add MCP Server" and paste the configuration above
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
Start using PG&E Public Datasets
Ask Cline: "Using PG&E Public Datasets, help me..." — 8 tools available
Why Use Cline with the PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server
Cline provides unique advantages when paired with PG&E Public Datasets through the Model Context Protocol.
Cline operates autonomously — it reads your codebase, plans a strategy, and executes multi-step tasks including MCP tool calls without step-by-step prompts
Runs inside VS Code, so you get MCP tool access alongside your existing extensions, terminal, and version control in a single window
Cline can create, edit, and delete files based on MCP tool responses, enabling end-to-end automation from data retrieval to code generation
Transparent execution: every tool call and file change is shown in Cline's activity log for full visibility and approval before committing
PG&E Public Datasets + Cline Use Cases
Practical scenarios where Cline combined with the PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server delivers measurable value.
Autonomous feature building: tell Cline to fetch data from PG&E Public Datasets and scaffold a complete module with types, handlers, and tests
Codebase refactoring: use PG&E Public Datasets tools to validate live data while Cline restructures your code to match updated schemas
Automated testing: Cline fetches real responses from PG&E Public Datasets and generates snapshot tests or mocks based on actual payloads
Incident response: query PG&E Public Datasets for real-time status and let Cline generate hotfix patches based on the findings
PG&E Public Datasets MCP Tools for Cline (8)
These 8 tools become available when you connect PG&E Public Datasets to Cline 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 Cline
Ready-to-use prompts you can give your Cline 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 Cline
Common issues when connecting PG&E Public Datasets to Cline through the Vinkius, and how to resolve them.
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PG&E Public Datasets + Cline FAQ
Common questions about integrating PG&E Public Datasets MCP Server with Cline.
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