How is Gridleaf different from other electricity carbon intensity APIs?

We prioritize India coverage, openness, and Gen-AI explanations grounded in cited data. The map is free; credits are only for API scale and advanced Gen-AI features. We offer transparent pricing and no enterprise lock-in.

Is the electricity data auditable?

Yes. Every figure is traceable to a source. Gen-AI answers are retrieval-augmented with citations, ensuring transparency and accuracy.

Can I self-host Gridleaf?

Yes for enterprise. We support on-prem deployments and VPC peering for organizations that require data sovereignty.

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Access hourly electricity carbon intensity and energy mix data with AI-powered explanations. Build climate-aware applications with our developer-friendly API. Transparent pricing, generous free tier, no enterprise lock-in.

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GET /v1/ci?zone=IN-KA&start=2025-10-01&end=2025-10-07

{
  "zone": "IN-KA",
  "datetime": "2025-10-07T12:00:00Z",
  "ci_g_per_kWh": 164,
  "mix": {"COAL": 0.52, "WIND": 0.18, "SOLAR": 0.12, "HYDRO": 0.08, "GAS": 0.05, "OTHER": 0.05},
  "uncertainty": 0.07,
  "sources": ["KPTCL", "WRLDC"],
  "attribution": "Gridleaf.org"
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is Gridleaf different from other carbon intensity APIs?

We offer transparent pricing with a generous free tier, AI-powered insights with cited sources, strong India coverage, and open-source friendly policies. No enterprise lock-in or hidden fees.

Is the electricity carbon data auditable?

Yes. Every carbon intensity figure is traceable to official grid sources. Our AI-powered answers use retrieval-augmented generation with full citations for transparency.

Can I self-host the API?

Yes. Enterprise customers can deploy Gridleaf on-premises or in their VPC for complete data sovereignty and control.