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Real-time Energy Data from All US Deregulated Markets

Access critical market data across ERCOT, CAISO, PJM, and more. One API for all your energy intelligence needs.

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ERCOT

Real-time LMP (all hubs)
ORDC adders
4CP probability
DR events
<47ms average latency
Q1 2025

CAISO

Real-time LMP
Renewables curtailment
Battery dispatch
Flex alerts
Target: <60s latency
Q2 2025

PJM

Real-time LMP
Capacity performance
Synchronized reserve
Load response
Target: <90s latency

More ISOs coming: MISO, SPP, ISO-NE, NYISO

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Real-Time Alert System

Stop watching screens. Start automating responses. Set custom market conditions and trigger instant actions.

alert-config.json
{
  "name": "High Price Curtailment",
  "condition": {
    "type": "and",
    "rules": [
      {
        "field": "lmp_north",
        "op": ">",
        "value": 75
      },
      {
        "field": "ordc",
        "op": ">",
        "value": 10
      }
    ]
  },
  "actions": [
    {
      "type": "webhook",
      "url": "https://your-api.com/curtail",
      "method": "POST"
    }
  ],
  "cooldown": 300
}

Instant Triggers

Monitor LMP, ORDC, 4CP probability, and more. Trigger actions in milliseconds when conditions are met.

Multiple Actions

Send webhooks to your systems, trigger emails to ops teams, or send SMS alerts. Chain multiple actions per alert.

Save Real Money

Automatically curtail during price spikes, avoid 4CP charges, and optimize energy costs. ROI in days, not months.

142
Avg triggers/month
47ms
Avg response time
$12.4k
Avg monthly savings
99.9%
Delivery reliability

Custom Metrics Engine

Build your own calculations on real-time data. Track spreads, ratios, and complex formulas without spreadsheet hell.

spark-spread.json
{
  "name": "Spark Spread",
  "formula": "lmp_north - (gas_price * 7.5)",
  "inputs": ["lmp_north", "gas_price"],
  "refresh_seconds": 300
}

// Real-time calculation results:
{
  "timestamp": "2024-01-30T14:35:00Z",
  "value": 28.45,
  "inputs": {
    "lmp_north": 47.23,
    "gas_price": 2.50
  }
}

Formula Builder

Create complex calculations with simple algebraic expressions. No coding required.

Historical Tracking

Store calculated values over time. Export data for analysis and reporting.

API Access

Access your custom metrics via API just like any other market data endpoint.

Popular Custom Metrics

Spark Spread

lmp - (gas * heat_rate)
$28.45

ORDC Impact %

(ordc / lmp) * 100
4.5%

Hub Spread

lmp_north - lmp_south
$1.56

RE Penetration

(wind + solar) / load
24.7%

Transparent Pricing

From exploration to enterprise. Choose the plan that fits your energy data needs.

100 CALLS/DAY

Free

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$0/month
100 API calls/day
7 days history
3 active alerts
1 custom metric
REST endpoints
Community support

No credit card required

MOST POPULAR

Professional

Automate your operations

$297/month
15K API calls/day
90 days history
25 active alerts
10 custom metrics
Webhook actions
Priority support

Cancel anytime

BEST VALUE

Business

Scale your energy business

$997/month
50K API calls/day
2 years history
100 active alerts
50 custom metrics
SMS & email actions
Team collaboration
SLA guarantee

Cancel anytime

ENTERPRISE

Custom

Volume discounts & specialized needs

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200,000+ API calls/day
Unlimited history
500 active alerts
Unlimited metrics
Custom integrations
Dedicated support
On-premise option

Volume discounts available

Energy Managers

Track 4CP probability for demand response optimization

Traders & Brokers

Monitor real-time LMP spreads across Texas hubs

REP Analysts

Access historical patterns for better load forecasting

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Why developers choose WattMarkets

WattMarkets

  • 100 free API calls/day
  • Real-time alert system
  • Custom metrics engine
  • No enterprise gatekeeping
  • Instant API key generation

GridStatus

  • ×250 calls/month free (~8/day)
  • ×No alerting system
  • ×No custom calculations
  • ×Enterprise pricing hidden
  • ×Sales calls required

Questions? Email us for help choosing the right plan.