• OPTIMIZED
  • PLANNING
  • DECISION
  • REPORTING

How to schedule carbon-aware computing tasks with your AI

Connect ElectricityMap to your AI client to align your heavy compute jobs with the cleanest energy availability.

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Short answer

How can I run my AI workloads when carbon intensity is lowest?

Your AI pulls 24-hour carbon intensity forecasts to identify specific time windows where the grid is cleanest. You can then use these insights to time your heavy data processing or training jobs. This allows you to minimize the footprint of your compute tasks.

The outcomes of carbon-aware scheduling.

Where your data lands.

Once connected, your AI handles the data gathering and timing logic.

OPTIMIZED

Clean energy windows

The AI identifies the exact hours when carbon intensity drops. You get a clear schedule for when to trigger your most intensive tasks.

PLANNING

Workload forecasting

Your agent maps out a 24-hour window of grid intensity. This helps you decide if a task should run now or wait for a cleaner period.

DECISION

Human-led execution

The AI provides the data and the timing, but you decide when to actually hit 'run' on your infrastructure. It handles the math, you handle the control.

REPORTING

Carbon impact visibility

By knowing the intensity forecasts, you can estimate the carbon footprint of your scheduled tasks before they even start.

The workflow

What your AI does when the request arrives.

The AI acts as the bridge between real-time grid data and your task scheduler.

  1. Fetch grid data

    The AI requests the latest carbon intensity projections for your specific region.

    get_carbon_intensity_forecast

  2. Analyze intensity trends

    It looks through the 24-hour forecast to find the lowest emission points.

    get_carbon_intensity_forecast

  3. Identify optimal windows

    The agent compares your workload requirements against the forecasted low-carbon periods.

    get_carbon_intensity_forecast

  4. Propose a schedule

    The AI presents a list of suggested start times that match your carbon reduction goals.

    get_carbon_intensity_forecast

Try it

Copy these to start.

Use these prompts to kick off the scheduling process.

Starting points

Swap out the region or task type to match your specific setup.

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"
    }
  }
}
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  • Check the carbon intensity forecast for France for the next 24 hours and tell me when the cleanest window is.

  • I have a heavy data processing job to run. Based on the ElectricityMap forecast for Germany, when should I start it to minimize emissions?

  • Look at the carbon intensity forecast for the UK and suggest three different time slots for running my training script.

  • Compare the carbon intensity for New York and California over the next day to see which region is cleaner for my compute tasks.

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Start here

Connect ElectricityMap once, then ask.

Just link your account once. Your credentials stay encrypted, and you can immediately start asking your AI about grid intensity.

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FAQ

How this task behaves.

  • 01

    Can the AI automatically start my cloud instances?

    No. The AI only provides the carbon intensity data and timing suggestions. You must trigger the actual compute tasks in your own environment.

  • 02

    Does the AI change my electricity settings?

    No. This MCP only reads forecast data. It cannot interact with your smart home or industrial hardware.

  • 03

    How far ahead can it look?

    The AI uses the 24-hour forecast provided by the tool to make its suggestions.

  • 04

    Can I use this for specific countries?

    Yes, as long as the ElectricityMap forecast data covers that specific region.

  • 05

    Will the AI delete my scheduled tasks?

    No. The AI has no permission to delete or modify your existing task schedules or scripts.

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