Short answer
Can I form a LEG with neighbours in Schwyz?
A LEG in the ebs grid area of Canton Schwyz connects PV producers, storage operators and consumers within one municipality. Requirements are the same distribution operator, a permitted network level below 36 kV, at least 5% generation against end consumers’ connection capacity and intelligent metering. In 2026, ebs lists 40% or 20% less grid charges; pricing and billing remain separate.
Important
As of 5 September 2026: the ebs price overview is valid from 1 January 2026, lists prices excluding VAT and may change. The 40% or 20% reduction concerns grid use for locally exchanged electricity, not automatically every item on the electricity bill. ebs conditions apply only in the ebs distribution area; elsewhere, verify the operator, metering concept and tariff sheet again.
At a glance
Key figures: LEG photovoltaics Schwyz
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| LEG status | ebs price overview valid from 1 January 2026 |
| Production ratio | At least 5% of end consumers’ connection capacity |
| Network level | Below 36 kV and on the same permitted network level |
| Grid-charge reduction | 40% in the same transformer area, 20% across different transformer areas |
| Setup | CHF 250 operator setup fee plus CHF 25 per metering point |
Decision points
What determines the right path.
Check the supply area and municipality first: ebs requires the same distribution operator and the same political municipality for a LEG. An address in Canton Schwyz or two buildings being close is not enough; if a connection belongs to another operator, that operator’s conditions apply.
Network level determines technical feasibility and the discount: participants must be on the same permitted network level below 36 kV. ebs’ 2026 price overview lists a 40% reduction at the same network level and transformer area, 40% on network level 5, and 20% across different transformer areas.
Calculate the 5% ratio using connection capacity: LEG generation must reach at least 5% of the total connection capacity of participating end consumers. Roof area or a generic kWp figure is not a substitute; adding consumers can change the ratio.
Intelligent metering is part of the ebs process: the relevant metering points must provide smart data so locally exchanged energy can be allocated. ebs checks the metering concept and technical data; missing smart meters or unclear generation and storage meters must be resolved before registration.
A LEG discount is not the total price of solar electricity: local energy, grid use, metering, charges and internal settlement must be calculated separately. ebs’ 2026 price overview lists a CHF 250 operator setup fee plus CHF 25 per metering point, and CHF 2.50 per metering point per month for data and balancing; all prices exclude VAT.
Do not mix up LEG, eEG, eEV and ZEV/vZEV: ebs describes a LEG as a community using the public grid within the same municipality. The choice therefore depends on ownership, municipal boundary, network level, load profile and the desired billing model; the LEG discount does not replace PV or storage sizing.
Sequence
How the project stays cleanly managed.
- 1
Scope the connectionsrecord the municipality, address, grid operator, metering point and existing PV or storage system for every property. An address in Schwyz alone does not confirm ebs responsibility.
- 2
Collect participants and connection capacitieslist producers, storage operators and end consumers with their metering points and document the connection capacity of every consumption point. Use this to calculate the statutory 5% production ratio for the planned LEG.
- 3
Pre-check network level and transformer area with ebsconfirm that all connections are on the same network level below 36 kV and whether one or several transformer areas are involved. This topology question determines whether the calculation uses a 40% or 20% grid-charge reduction.
- 4
Define the metering concept and local termsclarify smart meters, generation and storage meters, data flow and responsibility for internal billing in writing. ebs provides metering data and grid services; the LEG remains responsible for settling local electricity internally.
- 5
Compare the pricing and operating modelebs’ 2026 price overview distinguishes eEG models including Plus, Spar and Eigen. Before registration, calculate the local energy price, grid charges, metering costs, any platform costs, self-consumption and storage operation together.
- 6
Align PV installation, registration and commissioningthe planned PV capacity must meet the 5% ratio, and ebs must receive the complete system, metering and participant data for technical review. Only after ebs responds should installation, smart-meter work, storage operation and internal billing be scheduled definitively.
Checklist
Questions to settle before the quote.
- Match the ebs grid area, political municipality and network level before planning PV
- Calculate the 5% production ratio against consumers’ connection capacity
- Distinguish 40% in the same transformer area from 20% across different transformer areas
- Include ebs costs for setup, metering points, data and local electricity prices in the calculation
FAQ
More questions: LEG photovoltaics Schwyz
Sources
Official sources & references.
The responsible authorities are decisive. Always verify binding details – amounts, deadlines and conditions – for your specific property against the current status of the respective authority.
- ebs: eEG and LEG in the Schwyz supply areaebs Energie AG
- ebs 2026 eEG and LEG price overviewebs Energie AG
- SFOE / EnergySchweiz: Energy supply, January 2026Swiss Federal Office of Energy / EnergySchweiz
- Fedlex: Electricity Supply Act, Art. 17d et seq.Federal Chancellery, Fedlex
- Fedlex: Electricity Supply Ordinance, Art. 19e et seq.Federal Chancellery, Fedlex