Ask the Grid

Ask the Grid offers a dynamic and interactive live map of the US power grid featuring every power plant, transmission line, and pricing node, updated continuously with real market data. Key features include live visibility into regional grids like ERCOT and CAISO, detailed generation data by fuel type, locational marginal prices, and renewable coverage such as wind and solar. Users can query the grid in plain English and receive answers along with visual charts and an interactive map. This platform enables users to replay significant historical events like the 2021 Texas freeze to analyze grid behavior during stress conditions. It also provides access to a rich open data catalog for exploration, with options to save reports and session history. The saved insights sync across devices, and custom reports, including branded charts and maps, can be exported for sharing. Designed for energy professionals, market analysts, researchers, and policy makers, Ask the Grid facilitates informed decision-making and real-time monitoring of power grid operations. It combines comprehensive data visualization with conversational querying to make complex grid data accessible and actionable without requiring an account for initial exploration.