• DATA
  • ANALYSIS
  • TRENDS
  • HUMAN

How to compare state energy consumption with your AI

Connect your AI to the EIA State Energy data once. From there, you can pull specific historical usage and spending metrics for any state.

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Short answer

How can I compare state energy consumption with my AI?

Your AI uses the EIA State Energy MCP to pull SEDS datasets for the states you choose. It then calculates the differences in energy volume and spending to give you a direct comparison. You'll get a clear breakdown of usage and costs.

The outcomes

What you get from these comparisons

The AI handles the data retrieval so you can focus on the analysis.

DATA

State-specific metrics

The AI pulls exact energy consumption and expenditure figures from the SEDS database for your chosen states.

ANALYSIS

Side-by-side comparisons

Your agent compares two or more states to highlight differences in energy intensity or total spend.

TRENDS

Historical patterns

You can request data across multiple years to see how a state's energy profile has shifted over time.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the raw numbers and comparisons, but you decide what those shifts mean for your specific project.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for energy data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and the EIA's historical records.

  1. Fetch state data

    The AI identifies which states you want and pulls the relevant SEDS records.

    get_state_energy_data

  2. Isolate metrics

    It filters the dataset down to the specific energy types or cost figures you asked for.

    get_state_energy_data

  3. Calculate differences

    The agent performs the math to find the delta between state consumption levels or total expenditures.

    get_state_energy_data

  4. Format results

    The AI organizes the final numbers into a clean, readable format for your review.

    get_state_energy_data

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off your analysis.

Starting points

Swap out the state names and years to match the specific data you need.

EIA Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZrDSop64TluLgzKaMKGUTHazo1MWSQFWuf2eb38g/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 — EIA capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "eia-state-energy-us-regional-energy-data-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_ZrDSop64TluLgzKaMKGUTHazo1MWSQFWuf2eb38g/mcp"
    }
  }
}
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  • Get the energy consumption data for Illinois and compare it to the national average.

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Start here

Connect EIA State Energy once, then ask.

Just click the link to connect the MCP to your client. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start querying the EIA data immediately.

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FAQ

How this task behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI update the EIA database?

    No. The AI can only read historical SEDS data. It cannot change or add any information to the EIA records.

  • 02

    Can I get real-time energy usage?

    No. This tool is specifically for historical SEDS data, not live grid monitoring.

  • 03

    Does the AI create charts?

    The AI provides the data and the comparisons in text or table format. You will need to use your own tools if you want to generate visual graphs.

  • 04

    Can I compare energy use by city?

    No. This specific tool provides data at the state level, not for individual cities or counties.

  • 05

    Do I need to provide my own API keys?

    No. Vinkius hosts the MCP, so you just connect it once and it works.

  • More questions about EIA State Energy? The Connector page answers them. See everything the EIA State Energy Connector can do

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