• CARBON
  • SOURCE
  • REPORT
  • HUMAN

How to monitor real-time energy mix with your AI

Connect ElectricityMap to your AI client to pull live carbon data. Once connected, your agent handles the data retrieval for any region you specify.

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Short answer

How can I see real-time carbon intensity and energy sources with my AI?

Your AI uses the ElectricityMap MCP to fetch live carbon intensity and specific power source breakdowns for any region. You get immediate visibility into whether a grid is running on renewables or fossil fuels.

Where every insight lands.

Real-time grid visibility

Your AI turns raw grid data into actionable environmental context.

CARBON

Live intensity tracking

The AI pulls the latest carbon intensity numbers for your target area. You get a clear view of the current carbon footprint of the local grid.

SOURCE

Energy mix breakdown

Your agent identifies exactly which sources are powering the region. You'll see the split between wind, solar, gas, and other contributors.

REPORT

Automated summaries

The AI synthesizes the raw data into a readable format. You can use these summaries to justify shifting workloads to cleaner times.

HUMAN

Strategic decisions

The AI provides the data, but you decide when to trigger energy-intensive tasks. You remain in control of your operational timing.

The workflow

What your AI does when you ask for grid data.

The AI acts as a bridge between your chat interface and live electricity grid telemetry.

  1. Fetch intensity

    The AI checks the current carbon footprint for the requested location.

    get_carbon_intensity_latest

  2. Analyze mix

    The agent looks at the specific energy sources currently feeding the grid.

    get_power_breakdown_latest

  3. Compare data

    Your AI compares the current intensity against recent trends or thresholds you set.

    get_carbon_intensity_latest

  4. Format output

    The agent organizes the source breakdown into a clean list or table for your review.

    get_power_breakdown_latest

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to trigger the ElectricityMap tools.

Starting points

Swap out the location names for the specific regions you are monitoring.

ElectricityMap Connector

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

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bRSjwdkotEV2QaLFMmVMdtmMeKdeuslL9oSbyjJQ/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 — ElectricityMap capabilities are ready to use.
Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "electricitymap-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_bRSjwdkotEV2QaLFMmVMdtmMeKdeuslL9oSbyjJQ/mcp"
    }
  }
}
Copy into chat04

  • What is the current carbon intensity in France?

  • Show me the energy source breakdown for the Texas grid.

  • Is the carbon intensity in Germany currently high or low?

  • Give me a breakdown of the power sources in the UK right now.

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Start here

Connect ElectricityMap once, then ask.

Follow the link to authorize the connection. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can start asking questions immediately.

Connect ElectricityMap to your AI

FAQ

How the connector behaves

  • 01

    Can the AI change my energy usage settings?

    No. The AI only reads data from ElectricityMap. It cannot control your hardware or change how you consume power.

  • 02

    Does the AI store my location history?

    No. The AI only accesses the specific regions you ask about during your active sessions.

  • 03

    Can I get historical carbon data?

    No. These tools are designed to provide the latest, real-time snapshots of the grid.

  • 04

    Can the AI predict future carbon intensity?

    No. The tools only provide current, real-time intensity and breakdown data.

  • 05

    Will the AI alert me if carbon levels spike?

    The AI can only respond when you ask it a question. It does not proactively send notifications or alerts.

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

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