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Connect PG&E Data Portals to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Pull real-time energy and grid data through your AI agent.

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Works with modern AI clients that support MCP, including ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and more.

ChatGPTClaudeCursorPerplexityGeminiMicrosoft CopilotRaycastMeta AI

Your AI does the work. We keep it safe and sound.

No other AI tool gives you this. Your workflow runs in the client you already love, your account stays protected, and you decide what the agent can and cannot do. It is the whole reason to make the switch.

Each Connector lives inside our infrastructure, the same place where your workflow runs. The three things below are already part of it, working quietly in the background so you never have to think about them. Nothing to add, nothing to set up, nothing to worry about.

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V8 Isolate01

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed environment.

Each Connector runs inside its own sealed V8 runtime — no access to your files, your system, or other servers. A Connector never sees past its own request.

Kill Switch02

One switch stops every agent. Instantly.

One action deactivates every Connector, revokes every token, and ends every session at once. AI Governance keeps the record.

FinOps per User03

Spending limits that pause instead of surprise.

Every user keeps their own connections and credentials, isolated from everyone else. Anything that would cross your spending limit is held for your approval, not billed.

Three controls, built into the layer your AI connects through.

Curated set · 10 capabilities

We ship only the actions that matter.

Capability set01 / 03

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through PG&E Data Portals.

  1. 01

    Query solar generation

    This capability pulls solar energy production and adoption trends. You provide a region and a year to get specific generation stats.

  2. 02

    Search datasets

    Use this to find specific energy datasets within the PG&E catalog. It returns names, descriptions, and IDs for the datasets you need.

  3. 03

    List all datasets

    This capability provides a full list of every available dataset in the PG&E Data Portals. It is the best way to see what kind of energy, EV, or grid data is accessible.

  4. 04

    Query dataset

    This capability retrieves actual data records from a specific dataset. You can narrow down results using filters like ZIP code or year.

Capability set02 / 03

05-07

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through PG&E Data Portals.

  1. 05

    Query grid infrastructure

    Access PG&E grid capacity and reliability data through this capability. You can filter by geographic area or specific infrastructure types.

  2. 06

    Query by date range

    This capability pulls time-series data from any dataset using a start and end date. It is built for analyzing trends over specific periods.

  3. 07

    Get dataset schema

    Get the technical structure of a dataset using this capability. It shows you the available columns and data types before you run a query.

Capability set03 / 03

08-10

3 capabilities in this set.

Part of 10 available through PG&E Data Portals.

  1. 08

    Query ev adoption

    This capability tracks electric vehicle registration trends. You can query by ZIP code and year to see where adoption is growing.

  2. 09

    Query energy efficiency

    Analyze the performance of energy efficiency programs with this capability. It provides data on participation, savings, and costs.

  3. 10

    Query energy usage

    This capability returns electricity and gas consumption data. You can filter by ZIP code and date to see usage by customer segment.

Real work

What teams actually run

01

Market Analysis

Identify high-potential areas for EV charging stations by querying EV adoption rates in specific ZIP codes.

02

Grid Planning

Check substation and distribution circuit data to understand local grid capacity.

03

Sustainability Reporting

Pull solar generation and energy efficiency savings data to track regional green energy progress.

04

Consumption Monitoring

Compare residential versus commercial energy usage across different time periods.

Automate a task

Put PG&E Data Portals to work on one thing.

Step-by-step automations your AI runs through this Connector: the workflow, the prompts to start with, and the exact capabilities behind each move.

One connector, every AI

PG&E Data Portals works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

ClaudeClaudeChatGPTChatGPTGeminiGeminiPerplexityPerplexityGrokGrokMicrosoft CopilotMicrosoft CopilotCursorCursorVS CodeVS CodeWindsurfWindsurfJetBrainsJetBrainsClineClineLangChainLangChainVercel AI SDKVercel AI SDKLovableLovableZ.aiZ.aiRaycastRaycastQwen CodeQwen CodeKimi CodeKimi CodeLe ChatLe Chat

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put PG&E Data Portals to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

Observed, not estimated

1005ms average. Fast in production.

PG&E Data Portals is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1454ms
Oct 3Today
Fastest day
785ms
Slowest day
1454ms
14-day trend
Slowing+15%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 10 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of PG&E Data Portals, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with PG&E Data Portals. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

PG&E Data Portals Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

  1. 1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
  2. 2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
  3. 3Click Add and start a new chat — PG&E Data Portals capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "pge-data-portals-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp"
    }
  }
}
  • Claude
  • ChatGPT
  • Cursor
  • VS Code
  • Windsurf
  • Claude Code
  • JetBrains
  • Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? Set up PG&E Data Portals in Claude and other AIs

See all the AI clients this connector works with ↑

Who it's for

Built for the work PG&E Data Portals owners hand off.

This MCP is built for professionals working in the energy, urban planning, and clean tech sectors who need to turn raw utility data into actionable insights.

  • 01

    Energy Analysts

    They hand off consumption and solar trend analysis to the agent.

  • 02

    Urban Planners

    They use the agent to pull grid capacity and regional usage data for city development.

  • 03

    Clean Tech Researchers

    They use the agent to query time-series data for market and policy studies.

FAQ

Questions PG&E Data Portals owners ask.

  • 01

    How do I get higher rate limits for my queries?

    You can enter your own PG&E Data Portals API key within the MCP settings to increase your access limits.

  • 02

    Can I filter data by a specific ZIP code?

    Yes. Many capabilities in this MCP, such as the energy usage and EV adoption capabilities, allow you to filter by 5-digit ZIP codes.

  • 03

    What kind of grid data is available?

    You can access data regarding distribution circuits, substations, and overall grid capacity.

  • 04

    Do I need to know the dataset IDs to use this?

    No. You can use the search or list capabilities to find the IDs, and your AI agent will handle the rest.

  • 05

    Which AI clients can use this MCP?

    This MCP works with any compatible client, including Claude, Cursor, and Windsurf.

  • 06

    What types of datasets are available?

    PG&E Data Portals offers: energy usage (electricity and gas by ZIP code), EV adoption (vehicle registrations), solar generation (capacity and production), energy efficiency programs (participation and savings), and grid infrastructure (distribution circuits, substations). Use search_datasets to discover all available datasets.

  • 07

    Is authentication required?

    No, the PG&E Data Portals API is publicly accessible without authentication. An API key is optional and only needed if you want higher rate limits for production use. Most queries work out of the box without any credentials.

  • 08

    Can I filter data by specific ZIP codes and date ranges?

    Yes! Most capabilities support zip_code, start_date, and end_date parameters. For example, query_energy_usage accepts ZIP code and date range to return electricity consumption for that specific area and period. Use query_by_date_range for any dataset with custom date filtering.

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