API Overview
Essential concepts and workflow for using the Prezio API
The Prezio API provides comprehensive electricity pricing data across European markets, enabling you to build powerful energy applications with accurate, location-specific pricing information.
API Workflow
The diagram below shows the typical workflow for retrieving electricity pricing data with the Prezio API:
The /countries/ endpoint is available to discover supported countries but is not required for most workflows. You can proceed directly with country codes (e.g., “DK”, “SE”, “NO”) if you already know which country you’re working with.
This workflow reflects how you’ll typically interact with the API:
- Start with a location - The end-user’s address or coordinates
- Find applicable organizations - Discover which DSOs, retailers, etc. serve that location
- Get relevant tariffs - Retrieve tariffs from the organization you select (repeat for all organizations contributing to the end-user’s total price)
- Get pricing information - Use either the
/live/endpoint for current prices or/calculate/for specific consumption
Key Concepts
Organizations
Entities in the electricity market (DSOs, retailers, authorities) that provide pricing components
Tariffs
Pricing structures that define how electricity usage is billed by different organizations
Tariff Elements
Individual price components that make up the total electricity cost
Location
Geographic information that determines which organizations and tariffs apply
Data Availability
Understanding which regions and data are available in sandbox vs. production
Core API Endpoints
API Value
The Prezio API solves critical challenges in the energy industry by providing:
Single Integration
Access comprehensive pricing data through one API instead of connecting to dozens of providers, significantly reducing development time.
Standardized Format
Consistent data structure across all markets and providers, making it easy to expand to new regions.
Location Intelligence
Automatically determine applicable tariffs based on geographic location without needing to understand complex market structures.
Complete Price Picture
All price components in one place - grid costs, energy costs, taxes, and fees - giving you the full electricity cost.
New to the Prezio API? Head to our Quickstart Guide to make your first API call, or try out Environment Setup to understand sandbox testing.