Sign a collective self-consumption contract online, in 2 minutes
Collective self-consumption agreement between the PMO (Organizing Legal Entity), PV producers and consumers, within a radius of 2 km (or 20 km in rural areas). Compliant with Decree No. 2017-676 of April 28, 2017 and Energy Code L.315-2 and following articles, AES eIDAS signature, 10-year archiving included.
- Legal framework
- Decree No. 2017-676 and Energy Code L.315-2+
- Signature level
- AES eIDAS recommended
- Legal archiving
- 10 years + duration of self-consumption operation
What is a collective self-consumption contract?
Collective self-consumption, introduced by Decree No. 2017-676 of April 28, 2017 and codified in articles L.315-2 and following of the Energy Code, allows multiple electricity consumers and producers (typically from PV) to share locally produced energy within a limited geographic perimeter (2 km by default, exemption up to 20 km in rural areas via Order of October 14, 2020). The operation is mandatorily organized by a PMO (Organizing Legal Entity) — SCI, ASL, co-ownership syndicate, association or dedicated company — which signs an agreement with Enedis and coordinates energy distribution among participants (static or dynamic allocation keys). Each participant (producer or consumer) signs a participation agreement with the PMO.
Why sign the collective self-consumption contract electronically?
Decree 2017-676 + rural exemption 20 km
Default scope: 2 km around the production point. Exemption up to 20 km in rural areas (Order of 14 October 2020). The agreement must specify the exact geographic scope, the PMO, the participants, and the allocation keys (proportional or equal).
Multi-party: PMO + producers + consumers
Collective self-consumption typically involves 5-50 participants. Our multi-signatory workflow handles sequential signature of all participants in a single flow, with individual OTP SMS per signatory. One sending for 50 agreements.
10-year archival + Enedis enforceability
Enedis requires the PMO agreement and the updated list of participants to apply the allocation. Certyneo archives the agreement + the eIDAS audit trail for 10 years, with participant updates tracked (entries/exits).
Enforceable eIDAS audit trail
Each agreement is delivered with a proof PDF: PMO identity + all signatories, qualified timestamp, SHA-256 hash, IP geolocation, OTP SMS verification. Enforceable against Enedis or in case of dispute over energy allocation.
Sign a collective self-consumption contract in 4 steps
From PMO creation to Enedis activation, the agreement secures the operation in less than 5 minutes.
1. Prepare the agreement
Upload the agreement template compliant with Decree 2017-676: PMO identity (SIRET, legal status), list of participants (producers + consumers), geographic scope (2 km map or 20 km in rural areas), allocation keys (proportional or static).
2. Add signatories
PMO (primary signatory) + all participants (PV producers + consumers). Our workflow handles up to 100 signatories in a single sending. Each participant receives a personalized secure link with OTP SMS.
3. Choose the eIDAS level
AES (advanced) recommended for multi-party operations: individual OTP SMS, qualified timestamp per signatory, SHA-256 hash. Guarantees traceability of consent from all participants.
4. Sign and declare to Enedis
Each participant signs from their phone. The finalized agreement is attached to the Enedis declaration. Device activation within 30 days. Participant updates tracked in case of entry/exit.
Frequently asked questions
- Can the collective self-consumption agreement be signed electronically?
- Yes, without restriction. Decree No. 2017-676 imposes no particular form. Advanced eIDAS signature (AES) with individual OTP SMS per signatory is particularly suited for multi-party operations — each participant signs from their phone.
- What is the geographic scope for collective self-consumption?
- Standard scope: 2 km around the production point (Decree 2017-676). Exemption up to 20 km in rural or sparsely populated areas, upon justified request to Enedis (Order of October 14, 2020). In hyper-rural areas, exemption up to 50 km possible (Order of November 21, 2023, experimental).
- What is a PMO?
- PMO = Organizing Legal Entity. Mandatory legal structure that coordinates the collective self-consumption operation. Possible forms: SCI, ASL, co-ownership syndicate, non-profit association (1901 law), dedicated company (SAS, SARL). The PMO signs the agreement with Enedis and manages financial flows between participants.
- How does energy distribution work?
- Two types of distribution keys (Decree 2017-676): (1) static distribution = fixed percentages per participant, (2) dynamic distribution = calculated based on each participant's actual consumption in near real-time. Enedis applies the key declared by the PMO every 30 minutes (Linky meter).
- Who can be a producer or consumer in a self-consumption operation?
- Producer: any holder of a PV installation connected to the public grid, within the geographic scope. Consumer: any holder of an electricity supply contract, within the scope. No restrictions on status (individuals, businesses, local authorities) — only geographic scope matters.
- Can unselfconsumed surplus be sold to EDF OA?
- Yes — unselfconsumed surplus can be sold to EDF OA at the surplus purchase tariff (Tariff Order S2 2026). The agreement must specify the destination of the surplus. The PMO may also choose an alternative buyer (aggregator, supplier). The surplus is never lost.
- What are the tax benefits of collective self-consumption?
- Exemption from TICFE (CSPE) for selfconsumed energy up to 1 GWh/year per offtake site (Article 266 quinquies C CDI). No VAT on selfconsumed energy (not a sale). Reduced TURPE for collective self-consumption operations ("TURPE injection").
- What happens if a participant leaves the operation?
- The PMO must notify Enedis within 30 days and update the agreement via an amendment signed by remaining participants. The eIDAS audit trail traces all entries/exits, essential in case of Enedis audit or dispute over historical distribution.
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Permanent free plan (5 envelopes/month), no credit card required. Compliant with Decree 2017-676 and eIDAS. Multi-signatories up to 100 participants. Audit trail and 10-year archiving included.