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YOUtility Developer API

Utility intelligence for any US address

One call returns Prometheus-scored providers and a monthly cost range for electricity, gas, internet, water and trash. Built for proptech, relocation, mortgage and smart-home products.

Quick start

One endpoint. Authenticate with the x-api-key header.

REQUEST

curl "https://youtility.abacusai.app/api/v1/utility-score?address=1600+Smith+St,+Houston,+TX" \
  -H "x-api-key: yt_live_your_key_here"

RESPONSE

{
  "location": {
    "address": "1600 SMITH ST, HOUSTON, TX, 77002",
    "city": "Houston",
    "state": "TX",
    "zipCode": "77002",
    "precision": "rooftop"
  },
  "monthlyEstimate": { "low": 212, "high": 384, "currency": "USD" },
  "utilities": [
    {
      "utilityType": "electricity",
      "providers": [
        {
          "name": "Example Energy",
          "prometheusScore": 87,
          "monthlyCostLow": 72,
          "monthlyCostHigh": 118,
          "rating": 4.4,
          "renewablePct": 100,
          "factorBreakdown": [ /* 5 weighted factors */ ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ],
  "meta": { "engine": "Prometheus v1", "rateLimitRemaining": 99 }
}
address

Full street address, URL-encoded. Rooftop-accurate.

zip

5-digit zip code. Use instead of address.

utility

Optional filter: electricity, gas, internet, water, trash, lawn, pool.

limit

Providers per utility, 1–10. Default 3.

Scores come from the same unbiased Prometheus engine that powers the consumer app. Commercial relationships never influence a score or a ranking — for you or for our users.

Plans

Free

$0/mo

100 requests / day

Prototype and evaluate.

  • Full Prometheus scores
  • All 5 utility categories
  • Address & zip lookup

Starter

$99/mo

2,500 requests / day

Small apps, single market.

  • Everything in Free
  • Email support
  • Commercial use licence
Most popular

Growth

$499/mo

10,000 requests / day

National production platforms.

  • Everything in Starter
  • Bulk address endpoint
  • Priority support

Enterprise

Custom

Unlimited

Volume, SLA and data terms.

  • Everything in Growth
  • Custom SLA
  • Raw market data feed

Free keys are issued instantly below. Paid plans are activated by our team — pick a tier and we'll be in touch.

Get your API key

Free tier is issued instantly. Selecting a paid plan registers your interest — we'll upgrade the same key.

No code required

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A downloadable YOUtility badge with your referral code embedded — for listings, welcome packs, invoices or your window.

Automatic tracking

Every scan and link click is tagged to your code through to the utility the client actually connects.

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