UtilityAPI · Controlled Vocabulary
UtilityAPI Vocabulary
Domain vocabulary for utility energy data, metering, and billing
13 Terms
Updated 2026-05-03
UtilityAPI Vocabulary is a controlled vocabulary published by UtilityAPI on the APIs.io network, defining 13 terms.
Defined terms include Meter, Bill, Interval, Authorization, and Form.
A controlled vocabulary pins the words an API’s schemas, parameters and documentation use to one agreed definition each — the shared language a human or an agent needs to read the API the same way its authors do.
Terms
Meter
A utility service point that measures consumption of electricity, gas, or water
Bill
A periodic statement of utility consumption and charges for a meter
Interval
A time-bounded measurement of energy consumption at a meter, typically 15 or 30 minutes
Authorization
A customer's consent granting access to their utility data
Form
A customer-facing web form for collecting utility data authorization consent
Template
A reusable formatting configuration for authorization forms
Event
A webhook notification triggered by changes to authorizations or meter data
Green Button
An industry standard for secure, consumer-authorized sharing of utility data
kWh
Kilowatt-hour, the unit of electricity consumption measurement
Billing Account
A customer's utility billing account linked to one or more meters
Service Class
The type of utility service - ELECTRIC, GAS, or WATER
Data Collection
The process of retrieving historical and current utility data from a utility provider
Monitoring
Ongoing automated retrieval of utility data updates as they become available