Delevery point: energy management lever

In the energy sector, the traceability of metering points is essential to ensure data reliability and smooth operations. The delivery point (PDL in French) plays a central role in this logic. It allows each site supplied with electricity to be uniquely identified. 

For suppliers, distribution system operators (DSO) and customers, this identifier is essential for subscription, consumption monitoring and contract management.

In this article, we will define what a delivery point is. How is it useful? How do Altsis solutions facilitate its management in a data-driven approach?

Definition of the delivery point and distinction from other identifiers

The delivery point is a unique identifier assigned to each site connected to the electricity grid in France. It corresponds to the physical address where the energy is delivered. The delivery point number consists of 14 digits. Furthermore, this number does not change even if the electricity meter is replaced or the supplier changes.

Its role is fundamental: it enables the precise identification of the physical address where electricity is delivered, regardless of equipment or contracts.

Not to be confused with:

• Measurement Reference Point number (PRM in French): technical identifier linked to the smart meter.
• Meter number: engraved on the device, it changes if replaced.
• Customer reference: specific to the supplier, used for invoicing and commercial follow-up.

In addition, the delivery point is also used for natural gas contracts. It works in a similar way.

Therefore, the delivery point is the key to identifying a site in energy management systems.

Where can I find the delibery point and how do I use it?

The delivery point is an essential identifier for any transaction related to your electricity contract. It is generally accessible via several channels:

• Electricity bill or online customer account: The delivery point is listed on your electricity bill, in your customer account. You can also find the delivery point using the address provided by Enedis or your supplier. 
• Contractual documents: when subscribing or changing suppliers.

It has multiple uses:

• Subscription or cancellation: Some suppliers, such as EDF, or network operators, such as Enedis, use the delivery point directly to identify connected sites.
• Change of supplier: the delivery point guarantees continuity of service between the previous and new occupants without any address errors.
• Consumption monitoring: data (from Linky meters for residential customers) is linked to the PDL for accurate reporting.
• Multi-site management: for businesses, delivery point enables information to be centralised and avoids duplication in management systems.
• Energy management: it serves as a key for aggregating data in monitoring tools and MDM platforms.

In short, the delivery point is much more than just a number. It is the gateway to structured and secure energy management.

Issues related to the management of delivery points in data systems

In a context where network digitalisation and energy transition require detailed consumption traceability, delivery point management is becoming a strategic issue for players in the sector. 

The main challenges include:

• Multi-source data aggregation: delivery point consolidation of information from smart meters, MDM systems and monitoring platforms is necessary to ensure a consistent view.
• Multi-site and multi-meter management: industrial and service companies often have hundreds or even thousands of delivery points. Effective structuring is essential to avoid duplication and ensure data consistency.
• Interoperability and integration into IT systems: MDM platforms, ERP systems and monitoring solutions will need to integrate delivery points in order to automate workflows and facilitate decision-making.
• Security and GDPR compliance: delivery point management involves sensitive data (sites, contracts, consumption). Solutions must guarantee confidentiality and traceability of access (see Linky, Gazpar: what data is collected and transmitted by smart meters? | CNIL).

The Altsis Opera platform meets these needs. To do so, it offers native integration of delivery points into its monitoring, reporting and alert modules. It allows data to be structured by site, customer or contract, for optimal use of energy data.

Why choose the Altsis Opera platform to manage your PDL data?

The Altsis Opera platform was designed to address the complex challenges of delivery point management in a multi-site, multi-meter environment. It offers a data-driven approach that transforms technical constraints into a real lever for energy performance.

Key benefits:

• Native connection with Linky data: automatic retrieval of indexes and load profils.
• Intelligent structuring: organisation of delivery points by site, customer or contract.
• IT interoperability and integration: compatibility with ERP systems, billing systems and energy management tools to automate flows and reduce errors.
• Security and compliance: management of sensitive data in accordance with GDPR regulations and industry standards.

With Opéra, you benefit from a robust and scalable solution. It helps you centralise your data, optimise your costs and achieve your energy performance objectives.

The Delivery Point: much more than just a number

The delivery point is much more than just a technical identifier. It is the cornerstone of modern energy management.

Without it, it would be impossible to ensure the traceability of consumption, the reliability of data or the smooth running of operations between suppliers, network operators and customers.

In a context where energy performance and regulatory compliance are priorities, mastering PDL management becomes a strategic lever for optimising costs and anticipating deviations.

Thanks to Altsis’ Opéra platform, you can turn this technical constraint into a real asset: data structuring, integration with Linky, advanced reporting and multi-site supervision. Take control of your energy data today: contact us for a personalised demo.