Electricity rate by DSO # Romande Energie electricity rate in 2026 Compare Romande Energie's standard rate with the Local Electricity Community (LEC) rate. ElCom data 2026, WattMatch calculation for a reference photovoltaic installation (10 kW). Consumer rate 18.34ct/kWh energy + grid usage, excluding taxes and levies Producer buyback 6.00ct/kWh buyback price for the solar surplus fed in LEC consumer rate 9.62ct/kWh price within a Local Electricity Community at 40% grid rebate LEC producer rate 7.62ct/kWh producer buyback within the LEC, higher than the DSO rate **Romande Energie** serves 262 municipalities across Switzerland (Vaud, canton VD). The standard electricity rate combines energy (7.75 ct/kWh) and grid usage (10.59 ct/kWh). By joining a Local Electricity Community (LEC) with Romande Energie, you receive a grid-usage rebate of up to **40%** (art. 19h OApEl) and local energy is bought at a more favourable price than the standard rate. ## How are LEC rates calculated? WattMatch applies the LApEl 2026 formula: total margin = consumer ceiling (Romande Energie rate minus grid rebate) − producer buyback. That margin is split into three shares: **consumer** (savings on the bill), **producer** (premium above Romande Energie's buyback) and **WattMatch** (commission capped at 2 ct/kWh). For Romande Energie that yields a LEC consumer rate of **9.62 ct/kWh** and a LEC producer rate of **7.62 ct/kWh**. ## Coverage and eligibility Romande Energie covers 262 municipalities, LEC eligibility then depends on enough local solar generation (at least 5% of subscribed power, art. 14 EnV) inside your transformer perimeter (≈ 500 m) or substation perimeter (≈ 1.5 km). Check your address in 30 seconds to confirm eligibility. ## How to join a LEC with Romande Energie You enter your address, check eligibility in 30 seconds, sign the representation mandate online. WattMatch then handles the steps with Romande Energie. Activation typically takes 4 to 8 weeks, and savings start when the LEC goes live. ## Municipalities served 157 municipalities on the Romande Energie network have a detailed LEC potential analysis, ordered by descending index. - [Aclens (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/aclens-vd) - [Aigle (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/aigle-vd) - [Arnex-sur-Orbe (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/arnex-sur-orbe-vd) - [Arzier-Le Muids (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/arzier-le-muids-vd) - [Assens (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/assens-vd) - [Ballens (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/ballens-vd) - [Bassins (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bassins-vd) - [Baulmes (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/baulmes-vd) - [Bavois (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bavois-vd) - [Belmont-sur-Yverdon (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/belmont-sur-yverdon-vd) - [Bercher (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bercher-vd) - [Bettens (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bettens-vd) - [Bonvillars (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bonvillars-vd) - [Borex (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/borex-vd) - [Bottens (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bottens-vd) - [Bournens (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bournens-vd) - [Boussens (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/boussens-vd) - [Bremblens (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bremblens-vd) - [Buchillon (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/buchillon-vd) - [Bullet (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bullet-vd) - [Bursinel (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bursinel-vd) - [Bursins (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bursins-vd) - [Burtigny (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/burtigny-vd) - [Bussigny (VD)](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/bussigny-vd) [See the LEC potential of all 2,182 Swiss municipalities →](https://wattmatch.ch/en/municipalities/lec-potential) [Join a LEC with Romande Energie](https://wattmatch.ch/en/#signup) [Check my address](https://wattmatch.ch/en/join) **Disclaimer:** indicative rates based on ElCom 2026 data and Romande Energie's official filings. The grid rebate (art. 17e para. 3 LApEl, art. 19h OApEl) applies to the rebatable grid-usage component, excluding system services, the electricity reserve, the federal grid surcharge and levies. Calculation for a reference 10 kW PV installation. Real conditions vary with your consumption profile and your LEC's composition, [contact us](https://wattmatch.ch/contact) for a personalised calculation. [See Romande Energie's official tariff sheets.](https://www.romande-energie.ch/tarifs)