Get Utility Rates with the BoxPower API
Welcome to the BoxPower Developer Playground. Explore our API, test endpoints in real-time, and integrate verified utility rates and tariff calculation engines into your energy applications.
curl -X GET "https://api.rates.boxpower.cloud/v1/rates?utility=PG%26E" \ -H "x-api-key: bp_live_**********"
{
"data": [
{
"id": 9831,
"name": "E-19 Medium General Demand TOU",
"utility": "PG&E",
"sector": "Commercial",
"fixedmonthlycharge": 743.6,
"approved": 1
}
],
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}A Modern, Actively Maintained Alternative to URDB
The BoxPower Rates Database (BRDB) delivers 100% schema compatibility with OpenEI URDB API specifications, backed by continuous tariff verification and high-frequency updates.
OpenEI URDB Compatible
Drop-in data structure compatibility with the OpenEI Utility Rate Database (URDB v3). Integrate with zero changes to your existing tariff schemas or solar calculation pipelines.
Updated Frequently
No more stale or outdated rates. BRDB is continuously monitored and updated with the latest utility rate filings, seasonal riders, and approved rate cases across all territories.
Comprehensive Coverage
Deep coverage across thousands of IOUs, co-ops, and municipal utilities with complete tiered structures, 12x24 TOU schedules, and complex demand charge matrices.
Developer-First API
Built for reliability and sub-second response times. Full OpenAPI/Swagger documentation, predictable error handling, and ready-to-use SDK snippets.