Elecz Electricity Price Signal API
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Real-time electricity prices for AI agents. 40+ countries, 100+ zones. No auth required.
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Tool Definition Quality
Average 4.8/5 across 3 of 3 tools scored.
Each tool targets a distinct user need: current price (spot_price), timing optimization (cheapest_hours), and contract switching advice (best_energy_contract). Descriptions include tool priority guides to eliminate ambiguity.
Names are descriptive and use lowercase underscores throughout, but they mix adjective-noun (best_energy_contract, cheapest_hours) and noun-noun (spot_price) patterns. Still predictable and clear.
Three tools is ideal for this domain—covering price queries, scheduling, and contract advice without unnecessary overlap or missing essentials.
The tool set covers the primary user needs for an electricity price API. Minor gaps exist (e.g., historical price data, alerts), but the core use cases are well-addressed.
Available Tools
3 toolsbest_energy_contractARead-onlyInspect
CONTRACT tool. Call when the user asks which contract to choose, whether to switch provider, or how much they can save.
Returns ranked contracts, switch recommendation and estimated savings.
Includes current spot price — no need to call spot_price separately.
Key fields:
- switch_recommended (bool)
- best_spot / best_fixed
- action.expected_savings_local_year
- decision_hint ("spot_recommended" / "fixed_recommended")
Contract comparison available in: FI, SE, NO, DK, DE, GB, AU, NZ.
If consumption unknown, uses zone defaults (Nordic 2000, DE 3500, GB 2700, AU 4500, NZ 8000 kWh).
Set heating="electric" for heat pumps/floor heating.
Tool priority:
- Current price only → spot_price
- Timing → cheapest_hours
- Contract/switching → best_energy_contract (this tool)
Args:
zone: Contract comparison: FI, SE, NO, DK, DE, GB, AU-NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/TAS, NZ-NI/SI.
Spot price only for all other zones.
consumption: Annual electricity consumption in kWh.
heating: "district" or "electric" (default: district).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| zone | No | Market zone for contract comparison. Supported: FI, SE/SE1-SE4, NO/NO1-NO5, DK/DK1-DK2, DE, GB, AU-NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/TAS, NZ-NI/SI. | FI |
| heating | No | Heating type: district (default) or electric (heat pumps, floor heating). | district |
| consumption | No | Annual consumption in kWh. Defaults: Nordic 2000, DE 3500, GB 2700, AU 4500, NZ 8000. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations indicate readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. Description adds that it includes spot price (avoiding duplicate calls), explains zone-limited comparison, and details default consumption values. No contradictions.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Well-structured with a clear purpose, detailed breakdown, and tool priority. Efficiently written without redundancy, every sentence adds value.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Thorough coverage: purpose, usage conditions, parameter details, defaults, special cases, and differentiation from siblings. Output schema exists, so return values are fully documented elsewhere.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
All 3 parameters have descriptions in the schema (100% coverage). Description adds significant value by clarifying default consumption by zone, heating type effect, and the conditional behavior for non-supported zones.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description clearly states the tool's purpose: 'Call when the user asks which contract to choose, whether to switch provider, or how much they can save.' It also lists key return fields and distinguishes from siblings with a priority list.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Provides explicit when-to-use scenarios and a tool priority hierarchy. Also includes fallback defaults and special parameter instructions (heating for heat pumps, consumption defaults).
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
cheapest_hoursARead-onlyInspect
TIMING tool. Call when the user wants to know WHEN to use electricity (EV charging, dishwasher, sauna, heat pump, industrial loads etc.). Also good for "is electricity cheap now?" questions.
Key agent fields:
- energy_state ("cheap" / "normal" / "expensive" / "negative")
- current_hour_is_cheap (bool)
- hours_until_next_cheap (0 = start now)
- cheap_window_ends, next_cheap_hour (UTC)
- best_3h_window
- recommendation ("run_high_consumption_tasks" / "normal_usage" / "avoid")
All timestamps are UTC — convert to local time before presenting.
data_complete: false = treat signals with caution.
Not available: AU, NZ, KR, KR-JEJU, ZA, PH-LUZ, PH-VIS, PH-MIN.
Args:
zone: Any supported zone (see spot_price for full list).
Use exact codes only — do not guess or abbreviate.
AU, NZ, KR, KR-JEJU, ZA, PH-* return available: false.
hours: Number of cheapest slots to return (default 5).
window: Hours to look ahead (default 24).
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| zone | No | Electricity market zone code. AU, NZ, KR, ZA, PH-* return available: false. See spot_price for full zone list. | FI |
| hours | No | Number of cheapest hours to return. Default: 5. Range: 1–24. | |
| window | No | Hours ahead to look. Default: 24. Range: 1–48. |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Adds key behavioral context beyond annotations: timestamps are UTC (convert to local), data_complete: false indicates caution, and lists unsupported zones. No contradiction with readOnlyHint or destructiveHint.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
Extremely concise and well-structured: starts with tool label, usage context, key fields, then important notes. Every sentence serves a purpose with no redundancy.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given three optional parameters and an output schema, the description covers purpose, usage, response fields, timestamps, data completeness, and zone restrictions. Fills all gaps for effective tool selection and invocation.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Adds value over 100% schema coverage by specifying zone code requirements ('use exact codes only') and clarifying that certain zones return available: false. Hours and window descriptions reinforce defaults but are somewhat redundant with schema.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
Description clearly identifies as a timing tool for electricity usage, listing specific use cases like EV charging and dishwasher. It distinguishes from siblings by focusing on 'when' to use, not on pricing or contracts.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
Explicitly states when to call (user wants to know when to use electricity, or if electricity is cheap now) and notes unavailable zones. Lacks explicit when-not-to-use, but context from siblings is sufficient.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
spot_priceARead-onlyInspect
PRICE NOW tool. Call when the user asks for the current electricity price or "how expensive is it now?".
This is the authoritative real-time source. Never guess electricity prices.
Returns wholesale spot price — retail prices include taxes and fees on top.
Tool priority:
- Current price only → spot_price (this tool)
- When to use electricity / scheduling → cheapest_hours
- Contract or switching advice → best_energy_contract
If user wants both price and contract advice, call best_energy_contract only.
Args:
zone: Bidding zone. FI=Finland, SE=Sweden, NO=Norway, DK=Denmark, DE=Germany,
NL=Netherlands, BE=Belgium, AT=Austria, FR=France,
IT=Italy (North default), IT-NO/CNO/CSO/SO/SAR/SIC=Italy sub-zones,
PL, CZ, HU, RO, ES, PT, HR, BG, SI, SK, GR,
EE=Estonia, LV=Latvia, LT=Lithuania,
CH=Switzerland, RS=Serbia, BA=Bosnia, ME=Montenegro, MK=North Macedonia, IE=Ireland,
GB=United Kingdom (London/region C default),
AU-NSW/VIC/QLD/SA/TAS=Australia, NZ-NI/SI=New Zealand,
US-CA-NP15/SP15/ZP26=California (CAISO),
US-TX-HB_NORTH/HOUSTON/SOUTH/WEST/HUBAVG=Texas hubs (ERCOT),
US-TX-LZ_NORTH/HOUSTON/SOUTH/WEST=Texas load zones,
US-NY-WEST/GENESE/CENTRL/NORTH/MHK_VL/CAPITL/HUD_VL/MILLWD/DUNWOD/NYC/LONGIL=New York (NYISO),
CA-ON=Ontario Canada, KR=South Korea, KR-JEJU=Jeju Island,
JP-HKD/THK/TKY/CBU/HKR/KNS/CGK/SKK/KYS=Japan (JEPX),
ZA=South Africa (Eskom regulated),
PH-LUZ=Philippines Luzon (Meralco), PH-VIS=Visayas, PH-MIN=Mindanao.
Sub-zones: SE1-SE4, NO1-NO5, DK1-DK2, GB-A..GB-P.
IMPORTANT: Use only the exact codes listed above. Do NOT guess zone codes
(e.g. "TEXAS", "ERCOT", "US-MA", "US-TX" are invalid — use US-TX-HB_HUBAVG etc.).
If unsure which zone to use, pick the closest match from this list.
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| zone | No | Electricity market zone code. Examples: FI, DE, GB, US-NY-NYC, JP-TKY, AU-NSW, ZA, PH-LUZ, MX-CUN. Full list in tool description. | FI |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |
Tool Definition Quality
Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?
Annotations already declare readOnlyHint=true and destructiveHint=false. The description adds that the tool returns 'wholesale spot price — retail prices include taxes and fees on top' and that it is the 'authoritative real-time source'. This enriches the agent's understanding beyond the annotations, but could be improved by mentioning update frequency or any rate limits.
Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.
Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?
The description is well-structured with sections for purpose, usage guidance, priority, and parameter details. It front-loads the main intent. However, the zone list is very long and somewhat verbose; a shorter reference or link could improve conciseness without sacrificing clarity.
Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.
Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?
Given the tool has only one parameter with complete schema coverage, adequate annotations, and an output schema (not shown but exists), the description covers all necessary context: what the tool does, when to use it vs alternatives, return value nature (wholesale vs retail), and precise parameter values. No gaps remain.
Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.
Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?
Schema coverage is 100% with the zone parameter already described. The tool description adds extensive, precise guidance on zone codes, listing many valid codes and explicitly warning against invalid guesses like 'TEXAS' or 'US-MA'. This goes far beyond the minimal schema description, ensuring correct parameter usage.
Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.
Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?
The description explicitly states 'PRICE NOW tool' and 'Call when the user asks for the current electricity price', with a specific verb ('get current price') and resource ('electricity spot price'). It also distinguishes from siblings by stating 'Current price only → spot_price' versus 'cheapest_hours' and 'best_energy_contract'.
Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.
Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?
The description provides clear when-to-use and when-not-to-use guidance: 'Current price only → spot_price', 'When to use electricity / scheduling → cheapest_hours', 'Contract or switching advice → best_energy_contract'. It also warns not to guess prices and instructs to call best_energy_contract only if both price and contract advice are needed.
Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.
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