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What is the ISO New England MCP Server?
Empower your AI agents to monitor the New England power grid with the ISO-NE Web Services API. This MCP server allows you to retrieve real-time system load, generation fuel mix, locational marginal prices (LMP), and market forecasts directly through the official ISO New England API. Ideal for energy analysis, grid monitoring, and market research.
Built-in capabilities (10)
g., NYISO, Hydro-Quebec). Essential for understanding net imports and exports of electricity. Retrieves actual interchange data
Useful for anticipating energy costs and market planning. Retrieves day-ahead Locational Marginal Prices (LMP)
g., Natural Gas, Nuclear, Renewables). Use this to analyze the environmental impact and energy sources powering the grid. Retrieves real-time generation fuel mix
Use this for historical price analysis or when 5-minute granularity is not required. Retrieves hourly Locational Marginal Prices (LMP)
Use this for analyzing long-term consumption patterns and demand forecasting performance. Retrieves hourly load data
Returns prices in USD/MWh. Essential for tracking energy market volatility and cost of power at specific locations. Retrieves 5-minute Locational Marginal Prices (LMP)
Includes clearing prices and capacity requirements. Useful for analyzing grid stability services. Retrieves regulation requirements and clearing prices
Essential for auditing grid resilience capacity. Retrieves reserve requirements and clearing prices
Essential for anticipating grid stress and planning energy procurement. Retrieves the seven-day load forecast
Returns current load in megawatts (MW). Essential for monitoring grid stress and power consumption trends. Retrieves real-time system load data
Why VS Code Copilot?
GitHub Copilot Agent mode brings ISO New England data directly into your VS Code workflow. With a project-scoped config, the entire team shares access to 10 tools. Copilot queries live data, generates typed code, and writes tests from actual API responses, all without leaving the editor.
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VS Code is used by over 70% of developers. adding MCP tools to Copilot means your team can leverage external data without leaving their primary editor
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Project-scoped MCP configs (
.vscode/mcp.json) let you commit server configurations to your repository, ensuring the entire team shares the same tool access - —
Copilot's Agent mode integrates MCP tools seamlessly with file editing, terminal commands, and workspace search in a single agentic loop
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GitHub's enterprise compliance and audit features extend to MCP tool usage, providing visibility into how AI interacts with external services
ISO New England in VS Code Copilot
Why run ISO New England with Vinkius?
The ISO New England connection runs on our fully managed, secure cloud infrastructure. We handle the hosting, maintenance, and security so you don't have to deal with servers or code. All 10 tools are ready to work instantly without any complex setup.
You stay in complete control of your data. Your AI only accesses the information you approve, keeping your sensitive passwords and private details completely safe. Plus, with automatic optimizations, your AI works faster and more efficiently.
* Every connection is hosted and maintained by Vinkius. We handle the security, updates, and infrastructure so you don't have to write code or manage servers. See our infrastructure
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Generate tokens to authenticate and link external services in a single step.
Complete visibility into every agent action
Audit live requests, latency, success rates, and active security compliance policies.
Optimize spending and track token ROI
Analyze real-time token consumption and cost metrics detailed by connection.
Explore our live AI Agents Analytics dashboard to see it all working
This dashboard is included when you connect ISO New England using Vinkius. You will never be left in the dark about what your AI agents are doing with your tools.
ISO New England and 4,000+ other AI tools. No hosting, no code, ready to use.
Professionals who connect ISO New England to VS Code Copilot through Vinkius don't need to write code, manage servers, or worry about security. Everything is pre-configured, secure, and runs automatically in the background.
Raw MCP | Vinkius | |
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| Ready-to-use MCPs | Find and configure each manually | 4,000+ MCPs ready to use |
| Connection Setup | Manual coding & server setup | 1-click instant connection |
| Server Hosting | You host it yourself (needs 24/7 uptime) | 100% hosted & managed by Vinkius |
| Security & Privacy | Stored in plaintext config files | Bank-grade encrypted vault |
| Activity Visibility | Blind execution (no logs or tracking) | Live dashboard with real-time logs |
| Cost Control | Runaway AI token spend risk | Automatic budget limits |
| Revoking Access | Must delete files or code to stop | 1-click disconnect button |
How Vinkius secures
ISO New England for VS Code Copilot
Every request between VS Code Copilot and ISO New England is protected by our secure gateway. We automatically keep your sensitive data private, prevent unauthorized access, and let you disconnect instantly at any time.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get ISO New England API credentials?
You need to register for an ISO Express account at https://www.iso-ne.com/isoexpress/login. Use your account username and password for API authentication.
What data is available in real-time?
The API provides real-time updates for system load, fuel mix, and 5-minute locational marginal prices (LMP).
Does it support historical data?
This MCP currently focuses on retrieving the most recent current and daily data available through the Web Services API.
Which VS Code version supports MCP?
MCP support requires VS Code 1.99 or later with the GitHub Copilot extension. Ensure both are updated to the latest version. Older versions of Copilot may not expose the Agent mode toggle.
How do I switch to Agent mode?
Open the Copilot Chat panel and look for two mode options: "Ask" and "Agent". Click "Agent" to enable autonomous tool calling. In Ask mode, Copilot provides conversational answers but cannot invoke MCP tools.
Can I restrict which MCP tools Copilot can access?
Yes. VS Code shows a tool consent dialog before any MCP tool is invoked for the first time. You can also configure tool access policies at the organization level through GitHub Copilot settings.
Does MCP work in VS Code Remote or Codespaces?
Yes. MCP servers configured via .vscode/mcp.json work in Remote SSH, WSL, and GitHub Codespaces environments. The MCP connection is established from the remote host, so ensure the server URL is accessible from that environment.
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Ensure you are in Agent mode in Copilot Chat. MCP tools only appear in Agent mode.
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