# EIA Energy Outlook MCP MCP

> EIA Energy Outlook provides official U.S. government forecasts covering energy supply and price projections. Get 30-year US trends (AEO), 18-month market outlooks (STEO), international comparisons, and country-specific emissions data in one place.

## Overview
- **Category:** data-analytics
- **Price:** Free
- **Tags:** energy-forecasting, market-projections, long-term-trends, supply-demand, economic-modeling, energy-policy

## Description

Trying to map out where global energy markets are going next year is a nightmare if you rely on patchwork reports. This MCP pulls directly from the EIA's official intelligence, giving you structured access to massive datasets. Whether you’re modeling long-term shifts toward renewables or tracking quarterly price changes for specific commodities, this tool delivers the raw numbers and projections. You connect it through Vinkius, and your AI client handles the complex data retrieval, pulling together everything from U.S. annual models to global country comparisons. It's pure energy intelligence, right from your workflow.

## Tools

### get_short_term_outlook
Delivers the latest 18-month U.S. forecasts for energy prices and supply, updated monthly.

### get_annual_outlook
Retrieves 30-year U.S. projections for energy production, consumption, prices, and emissions using the National Energy Modeling System.

### get_international_outlook
Provides global projections for energy production, consumption, and emissions broken down by region and fuel type.

### get_international_data
Gathers country-level statistics detailing energy production, consumption, and emissions across various nations.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
What does EIA forecast for oil prices next year?
```

**Response:** 
```
🔮 **STEO — Oil Price Forecast**

Brent crude:
- Q1 2025: $82/bbl
- Q2 2025: $79/bbl
- Q3 2025: $77/bbl
- Q4 2025: $75/bbl
- 2025 avg: $78/bbl

EIA expects gradual price decline as non-OPEC production grows faster than demand.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
How does EIA project U.S. energy mix in 2050?
```

**Response:** 
```
🌍 **AEO 2050 — U.S. Energy Mix (Reference Case)**

Electricity generation:
- Renewables: 44% (from 22% today)
- Natural Gas: 34% (from 43%)
- Nuclear: 12% (from 19%)
- Coal: 6% (from 16%)
- Other: 4%

Solar and wind drive the massive renewable growth.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Compare energy consumption between China and India
```

**Response:** 
```
🌏 **China vs India — Energy Consumption**

| Metric | China | India |
|--------|-------|-------|
| Total (Quad BTU) | 159.4 | 35.2 |
| Per capita | 113 MMBTU | 25 MMBTU |
| Coal share | 56% | 55% |
| Oil share | 20% | 27% |
| Renewables | 15% | 10% |

China consumes 4.5× more energy than India.
```

## Capabilities

### Project 30-Year US Energy Mix
Generates detailed projections of the nation’s electricity generation sources and consumption trends over three decades.

### Analyze Short-Term Price Shifts
Provides monthly price and supply predictions for key energy commodities over an 18-month window.

### Compare Global Energy Consumption
Pulls country-level data, allowing side-by-side comparisons of production, consumption, and emissions across different nations.

### Model International Market Trends
Gathers global energy projections by region and specific fuel type for a worldwide view.

## Use Cases

### Assessing Decarbonization Risk
A policy planner needs to see if the U.S. can meet net-zero goals by 2050. They run `get_annual_outlook` and immediately get a full picture of how quickly renewables must scale up relative to natural gas and coal usage.

### Competitor Market Check
An investment analyst needs to compare the energy profile of India versus China. They use `get_international_data` to pull hard numbers on total consumption, per capita metrics, and fuel shares for a quick board presentation.

### Quarterly Trading Strategy
A commodities trader needs the immediate outlook for oil prices over the next year. They rely entirely on `get_short_term_outlook` to adjust buy/sell orders based on the latest 18-month forecast.

### Global Portfolio Review
A consultant needs to pitch a global energy transition plan. Using `get_international_outlook`, they model how specific regions (like Southeast Asia) are projected to shift their fuel mix over time.

## Benefits

- Get long-range views: Model the full 30-year trajectory of U.S. energy supply using the `get_annual_outlook` tool.
- Stay current with prices: Use `get_short_term_outlook` to immediately assess commodity price and supply changes over the next 18 months, updated monthly.
- Compare countries instantly: Run side-by-side analyses of consumption and emissions across nations using `get_international_data`.
- View global trends: Access worldwide projections by region and fuel type with `get_international_outlook`, perfect for macro strategy reports.
- Deep historical context: The dataset includes decades of data, letting you trace how past events shaped current models.

## How It Works

The bottom line is that instead of reading multiple PDFs from different sources, you get one unified, machine-readable set of official forecasts.

1. Tell your agent exactly what you need. For example, 'Show me the U.S. energy mix in 2050' or 'Compare oil prices between China and India.'
2. The MCP executes the appropriate tool call based on your request, accessing the EIA's proprietary data models.
3. Your AI client receives a clean, structured dataset that you can immediately read, analyze, or use to generate reports.

## Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I see U.S. energy projections for 30 years? (get_annual_outlook)**
Run `get_annual_outlook` to get the National Energy Modeling System data. This provides a deep dive into US energy production, consumption, and prices over three decades.

**Can I compare countries' emissions? (get_international_data)**
Yes, use `get_international_data`. It pulls country-level stats on production, consumption, and emissions so you can build direct comparisons in your analysis.

**What is the latest price forecast? (get_short_term_outlook)**
The `get_short_term_outlook` tool delivers the newest 18-month forecasts for commodity prices and supply, which are updated monthly.

**Do I need to use all four tools? (general question)**
No. Use the specific tool that matches your time frame or scope. For instance, if you only care about the next two years, stick with `get_short_term_outlook`.

**When I use get_international_outlook, how does it break down world energy projections?**
The tool provides global data broken down by region and fuel source. It covers total production, consumption, and emissions across the entire planet's key energy sectors.

**What is the difference between reference cases and side cases when I call get_annual_outlook?**
The Reference Case shows the baseline U.S. projections under current assumptions. Side Cases allow you to model alternative scenarios, like different policy changes or economic shifts.

**How frequently are the price and supply forecasts updated using get_short_term_outlook?**
This data is published monthly by the EIA. This ensures your AI agent always uses the most current 18-month projections available from the agency.

**Does get_international_data include trade information, or only consumption metrics?**
It includes comprehensive data on production, consumption, and international trade. You can analyze not just how much a country uses, but also what it produces and trades globally.

**How far ahead does EIA forecast?**
Three horizons: **STEO** covers 18 months ahead (updated monthly). **AEO** projects 30 years for the U.S. **IEO** projects 25+ years for the global market. Each uses different models: STEO for short-term, NEMS for AEO, WEPS for IEO.