GREENBUTTON-NAESB

US consumer consumption data standard.

Definition

Green Button offers Download My Data (CSV export) and Connect My Data (REST API OAuth). Atom/XML or JSON format. Adopted by 60+ US utilities (PG&E, ConEd, Duke Energy). Enables third-party applications (energy management, solar designers) to access customer data with consent. Green Button Initiative variant in Canada.

Origin

Green Button launched 18 January 2012 by White House ; standardised NAESB REQ.21.

Example in context

A PG&E consumer connects their AutoGrid app via Connect My Data ; 15-min consumption data transfers in signed Atom/XML via OAuth.

Related terms

• NAESB WEQ — other standards.