Tools Reference
NREL Energy
4 tools for accessing NREL energy data. Uses same Congress.gov API key.
nrel-fuel-stations
Search for EV charging and alternative fuel stations by state, ZIP code, fuel type, or location coordinates.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| state | string | optional | Two-letter state code (e.g., "CA") |
| zip | string | optional | ZIP code |
| fuelType | string | optional | Fuel type: ELEC, E85, CNG, LPG, BD, HY, LNG |
| latitude | number | optional | Latitude for proximity search |
| longitude | number | optional | Longitude for proximity search |
| radius | number | optional | Search radius in miles (default 10) |
| limit | number | optional | Max results (default 20) |
Example
nrel-fuel-stations(state: "CA", fuelType: "ELEC")nrel-utility-rates
Get residential, commercial, and industrial electricity rates by location (lat/lon).
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | required | Latitude |
| lon | number | required | Longitude |
Example
nrel-utility-rates(lat: 34.05, lon: -118.24)nrel-solar
Get solar resource and irradiance data (GHI, DNI, tilt-at-latitude) for a location in kWh/m²/day.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | required | Latitude |
| lon | number | required | Longitude |
Example
nrel-solar(lat: 34.05, lon: -118.24)nrel-geothermal
Get geothermal resource potential and temperature-at-depth data for a location.
Parameters
| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| lat | number | required | Latitude |
| lon | number | required | Longitude |
Example
nrel-geothermal(lat: 38.54, lon: -121.74)