PG&E Data Portals Connector for AI agents.
10 live capabilities
Access public energy usage and grid infrastructure data for regional analysis.
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Why people use PG&E Data Portals
PG&E Data Portals for Energy Trend Analysis
With this Connector, you just ask your agent to show you EV adoption in a specific zip code. It pulls the data, formats it, and gives you the answer immediately.
What Vinkius changes
You get instant access to PG&E's public energy data without the manual search.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
One account · 5,900+ Connectors
- Real-world use case 01
EV Charging Site Selection
A clean tech scout uses query_ev_adoption to find zip codes with high EV growth but low current infrastructure to identify prime locations.
- Real-world use case 02
Grid Expansion Planning
An urban planner uses query_grid_infrastructure to see if a neighborhood can handle new commercial power demands before breaking ground.
- Real-world use case 03
Solar Market Research
A solar installer uses query_solar_generation to see production trends in specific counties to target their sales efforts.
Complete set · 10capabilities
The complete PG&E Data Portals capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with PG&E Data Portals.
01—04
4 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through PG&E Data Portals.
- 01 Capability
Query grid infrastructure
Get data on grid capacity and reliability metrics for specific geographic areas. Use this to identify where infrastructure upgrades are needed.
- 02 Capability
List all datasets
View every dataset available in the PG&E catalog. This helps you see the full scope of energy, EV, and solar data available.
- 03 Capability
Query dataset
Retrieve specific records from any dataset using filters like zip code or year. This is your primary capability for pulling raw data.
- 04 Capability
Search datasets
Discover available energy datasets by keyword. Use this to find the right data source before you run a query.
05—07
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through PG&E Data Portals.
- 05 Capability
Query solar generation
Analyze solar adoption and production trends by region and year. This is great for assessing local solar capacity.
- 06 Capability
Query by date range
Filter any dataset by specific start and end dates. This is perfect for creating year-over-year trend comparisons.
- 07 Capability
Query ev adoption
Analyze electric vehicle registration trends by zip code and year. This helps identify high-growth areas for charging stations.
08—10
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 10 available through PG&E Data Portals.
- 08 Capability
Get dataset schema
See the available columns and data types for a specific dataset. Use this to understand what you can query before you start.
- 09 Capability
Query energy efficiency
Get data on energy savings and program participation for local initiatives. This helps you analyze the ROI of efficiency projects.
- 10 Capability
Query energy usage
Pull electricity and gas consumption data by zip code and customer segment. Use this to see how different regions use power.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask PG&E Data Portals to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use PG&E Data Portals from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it PG&E Data Portals, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable PG&E Data Portals for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the PG&E Data Portals URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable PG&E Data Portals in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pge-data-portals": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using PG&E Data Portals
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using PG&E Data Portals, help me...". 10 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pge-data-portals": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using PG&E Data Portals
Ask Copilot: "Using PG&E Data Portals, help me...". 10 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pge-data-portals": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using PG&E Data Portals
Open Cascade and ask: "Using PG&E Data Portals, help me...". 10 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"pge-data-portals": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using PG&E Data Portals
Ask Cline: "Using PG&E Data Portals, help me...". 10 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add pge-data-portals --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_koKqgz30wiNhUEvNw5dr4TMuBeyBg7bpLhFFQZsI/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using PG&E Data Portals
Ask Claude: "Using PG&E Data Portals, show me...". 10 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work PG&E Data Portals can move forward.
This is for energy analysts and urban planners who are tired of manual data entry and need to see real-time trends in energy consumption and grid health.
Energy Analyst
Pulls usage trends to forecast demand and identify high-consumption areas.
Urban Planner
Checks grid capacity and infrastructure data for new housing or commercial developments.
Clean Tech Researcher
Identifies high-growth areas for EV charging stations and solar installations.
Build the capability set
Add more capabilities.
Each Connector adds new actions and data without changing how you work.
Browse ConnectorsPG&E Public Datasets
Access PG&E public energy data: monthly usage, billing, savings, and regional comparisons.
UtilityAPI
Access utility billing, usage data, and meter info from PG&E and 100+ US utilities via a single API.
NREL Energy Data
Access renewable energy and fuel data via NREL. track fuel stations, solar resources, and utility rates directly from your AI agent.
GridStatus
Access real-time and historical US electricity grid data. load, fuel mix, LMP pricing, and generation across all major ISOs (ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, MISO, NYISO, ISO-NE, SPP).
Electricity Maps Carbon Intelligence
Universal energy and carbon intelligence. get real-time electricity mix and carbon data via AI.
U.S. EIA Energy Data
Equip your AI agent to access official U.S. energy statistics, track electricity generation, and monitor fuel prices via the EIA API.
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Before you connect
Questions about PG&E Data Portals.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the PG&E Data Portals MCP find EV trends?
Yes, it pulls electric vehicle registration data by zip code and year, making it easy to see where adoption is growing fastest.
Is the PG&E Data Portals MCP good for urban planning?
It is excellent for planning because it provides access to grid capacity, substation data, and regional energy consumption trends.
Does the PG&E Data Portals MCP provide real-time billing?
No, this Connector is for public energy datasets. It does not have access to private customer billing or individual account information.
Can I use the PG&E Data Portals MCP for solar research?
Yes, it can query solar generation statistics, production trends, and net energy metering data for specific regions.
Can I filter data by date with the PG&E Data Portals MCP?
Yes, you can specify start and end dates for any dataset to perform time-series analysis and year-over-year comparisons.
What kind of energy efficiency data does the PG&E Data Portals MCP have?
It includes data on energy efficiency programs, including participation rates, energy savings achieved, and investment amounts.
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.
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.
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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