
March 6, 2026
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Electricity and gas prices have broken historic records in recent months. The economic and geopolitical situation in Europe suggests that this situation may extend in the coming months.
The various players in the energy sector buy and sell commodities on organized financial markets. The liberalization of the energy sector required the free organization of exchanges between energy producers and buyers. Supply and demand are then confronted on different markets.
How do energy suppliers and producers operate in these financial markets? What skills are required in order to manage and optimize a portfolio in the energy markets? The trading room is at the heart of an energy supplier's business and its strategy can have a significant impact on its future.

Trading room - Source: Bloomberg
Since the liberalization of the energy market (in the early 2000s), the rules of energy production and exchange have changed. In the past, a monopoly player was responsible for the production, distribution and supply of electricity and gas at the same time. There was no need to create a market where supply and demand meet.
Between February 1999 and January 2004, energy markets were gradually liberalized; it then became necessary to create energy financial markets in order to implement the liberalization of the sector.
Nord Pool Spot was created in 1996 while EPEX SPOT appeared only in 2008, after the complete opening of the markets.
We can define a Electricity or gas exchange as a platform on which volumes of commodities are negotiated between various actors (suppliers, producers, financial players, etc.).
There are various types of markets in which it is possible to carry out activities of Trading, such as the Forward Market And the Spot Market electricity.

Source: Knowledgedesenergie.org
One of the last stages of market liberalization was the appearance of platforms for the exchange of energy volumes, in other words electricity and gas exchanges.
In order to interact with these companies and buy or sell energy, each market player has established a team of traders (and various actors) dedicated to this type of activity. This concerns both producers wishing to sell their productions and the various actors seeking to buy volumes of energy.
There are also several other categories of market players such as transmission system operators that ensure the delivery of energy volumes.
A multitude of financial players should also be mentioned, looking for opportunities for speculative gains on the various indices. The ECC (European Commodity Clearing) acts as a clearing-house and connects financial institutions with various market players in order to ensure their various financial transactions.
The role of a trading room is to allow an actor to have access to markets. For this, commodity trading floors are similar to traditional trading floors (stocks, bonds, currencies, etc.). They are divided into three parts: Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office. These three departments have very distinct functions.
It is the heart of the trading floor. The Front Office is composed of Traders as well as Commercials, and is responsible for Negotiate prices of the various financial transactions on the markets. Sales representatives are the direct interface between customers, who wish to place orders to buy or sell energy, and the trading floor.
The Middle Office is composed Of analysts Who are responsible for monitoring the activities of the Front Office In terms of risks. They calculate the P&L (Profits and Losses), the financial results of the FO, as well as the risk margin associated with these positions.
These analysts are a valuable source of information for front office traders who are responsible for buy and sell orders. They also provide parses of the various markets in order to guide trading strategies.
The Back Office is composed of administrative operators Who ensure the smooth running of financial transactions (payment, accounting entries...). Several Back Office operators are needed to handle transactions initiated by a Front Office member.
In order to carry out the majority of these operations, the trading room must consume a large amount of information in order to achieve the various studies and computations necessary for the management of the various portfolios.
Analysts are responsible for collecting and processing a large amount of data from various sources. For this, they use specialized companies such as Bloomberg or Montel in order to obtain information in real time.
So-called “fundamental” analyses allow analysts to qualitatively process information and determine whether a political decision or any economic event can have an impact on energy markets.
They thus become a source of data for the entire company, and are encouraged to share this information through recurring communications.
Commodity market analysts have specific data needs. These activities require the use of data from weather forecast, of financial data such as oil prices and other indices.
This data will feed into various forecasting models put in place to help traders make decisions. It is crucial that the quality and reliability of the methods for transmitting this data be optimal.
Trading rooms use external suppliers for this type of data delivery service. The availability rate of French nuclear park is for example an index looked at carefully, it illustrates well the diversity of information that must be monitored within a trading room in the energy sector.
In this respect, we can cite the supplier Cor-E (recently bought by Kepler), which offers and develops this service in France and Europe.
There are different markets in the energy sector: obviously those for various commodities such as gas, electricity or even oil.
But we must also mention The CO2 market and the market for energy savings certificates (CEE) :
The trading room is the heart of the energy supply for a player in this market. It is useful for conclude contracts, Negotiate prices but also Aggregate and disseminate information. It is not uncommon to see analysts accompanied by sales representatives during customer meetings. Their positions allow them to have a more or less precise vision of the state of the markets.
The trading room also has a role in monitoring regulatory developments, or at least their impacts on the market. The establishment of a capacity market and the trading of capacity guarantee forced analysts and traders to take an interest in it as early as 2017.
To go further, do not hesitate to consult our article: How will electricity prices change in 2023?
Electricity, gas and CO2 prices change every day and are important to follow for buy at the best time.
Beyond supporting you in your energy optimizations, our vision is to give you this transparency in real time. Price data allows you to make better decisions for your business.

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L'impact dépendra des prix de marché. Le mécanisme prévoit une redistribution si les prix dépassent 78 €/MWh. Cependant, si les cours restent bas (actuellement autour de 60 €/MWh), le dispositif ne s'activera pas. La facture sera alors indexée à 100% sur les prix de marché, rendant le choix du fournisseur et du moment d'achat critiques.
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Le dispositif ARENH a laissé place au VNU (Versement Nucléaire Universel).
Ce changement structurel expose davantage les entreprises aux prix de gros, rendant la gestion des risques plus complexe qu'auparavant.
Il devient alors indispensable de définir une stratégie d'achat d'électricité avec Sirenergies pour lisser l'impact de la volatilité des marchés sur votre budget.
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The central objective of PPE 3 is to engage France towards carbon neutrality by 2050 by breaking the country's historical dependence on fossil fuels.
Today, approximately 60% of final energy consumption in France still relies on imported oil and natural gas. PPE 3 aims to radically reverse this trend by setting an ambitious target: to reach 60% of carbon-free energies in final consumption by 2030.
To achieve this, PPE 3 pursues three major sub-objectives:
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Communities are subject to taxes such as TICFE or TICGN. Sirenergies analyzes invoices, identifies exemption possibilities and fixes possible errors to reduce the tax burden.
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En 2025, la France a atteint un solde exportateur net de 92,3 TWh, battant le précédent record de 2024 (89 TWh).
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The range E @sy is available in four pricing structures to adapt to each risk profile:
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Le kVA mesure la capacité maximale que votre compteur peut supporter à un instant T, tandis que le kWh mesure la quantité d'énergie consommée sur une durée.
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The subscribed power must be calculated according to the consumption profile and uses (heating, industrial processes, tertiary equipment). One fine analysis makes it possible to ensure the adequacy between real need and contract.
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Sourcing consists in identifying and analysing the offers of several electricity and gas suppliers. This approach makes it possible to obtain contracts adapted to the consumption profile and budgetary constraints of the company.
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Oui, elle est considérée comme une énergie renouvelable à faibles émissions de gaz à effet de serre.
De plus, l'eau ne subit aucune transformation chimique durant le cycle de production et réintègre son milieu naturel en aval.
Cependant, la construction de barrages nécessite des mesures pour protéger les écosystèmes (débit minimum, passes à poissons).
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Le transport (RTE) correspond aux "autoroutes" de l’électricité. Il s’agit de transporter de très grandes quantités d'énergie sur de longues distances, depuis les centrales de production (nucléaires, barrages, parcs éoliens offshore) vers les régions de consommation.
La distribution (Enedis) s'apparente aux "routes départementales" et aux rues. Elle récupère l'électricité à la sortie du réseau de transport pour la livrer directement chez le client final, en abaissant la tension pour qu'elle soit utilisable par vos appareils.
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Instauré en 2017, ce dispositif répond à un enjeu de sécurité nationale.
L'électricité ne se stockant pas à grande échelle, le réseau doit être capable de répondre instantanément à la demande, même lors des pics de froid hivernaux. Le mécanisme incite financièrement les producteurs à maintenir leurs centrales disponibles et les entreprises à réduire leur consommation (effacement) lors de ces périodes critiques.
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Chaque modèle d'IA répond à un besoin spécifique du cycle d'achat :
L'expertise humaine reste néanmoins indispensable.
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Tertiary companies are concerned by taxes such as TICFE or TICGN. Sirenergies checks the accuracy of invoices, identifies possible exemptions, and helps correct errors to sustainably reduce costs.
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Yes. The supplier guarantees an offer 100% renewable via the official Guarantees of Origin (GO) mechanism.
For the most demanding companies, the offer GREENVOLT+ ensures very low carbon intensity electricity, sourced exclusively from independent French producers (hydraulic, wind, solar).
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One invoice consists of several elements: consumption, supplier share, taxes and contributions. The analysis of each line makes it possible to identify possible errors and to check the consistency with the signed contract.
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This makes it possible to choose the right time to contract, secure your budgets and anticipate increases.
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These are signals sent by RTE during periods of tension on the electrical network. The Sirenergies tool informs you in real time to anticipate your uses.
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Le prix Forward est fixé à l'avance (sécurité budgétaire), tandis que le prix Spot varie heure par heure selon le marché (opportunité mais risque élevé).
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L'abondance de production française tire les prix du marché de gros vers le bas.
En vertu du mécanisme de l'Ordre de Mérite (Merit Order), les centrales les moins coûteuses (nucléaire, renouvelables) couvrent la demande plus souvent, évinçant les centrales à gaz ou charbon plus onéreuses.
Cela multiplie les épisodes de prix bas, voire négatifs, sur le marché spot.
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Absolument. La réforme des heures creuses vise à absorber la surproduction solaire en milieu de journée. Les créneaux d'heures creuses se déplacent progressivement vers la plage 11h00 – 17h00, notamment en été. C'est une opportunité majeure pour les sites industriels ou tertiaires capables de flexibilité.
Conseil stratégique :
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Un appel d’offres permet de mettre en concurrence plusieurs fournisseurs d’électricité et de gaz afin d’obtenir des conditions contractuelles optimisées. C’est une démarche transparente qui permet de choisir l’offre la plus adaptée aux besoins budgétaires et techniques de l’organisation.
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Le processus repose sur l'utilisation de la force de l'eau (énergie cinétique) issue des courants, des chutes d'eau ou des dénivelés. Le fonctionnement suit trois étapes clés :
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La fin de l'ARENH (Accès Régulé à l'Électricité Nucléaire Historique) marque l'arrêt de la fourniture d'électricité à prix fixe garanti (42 €/MWh).
Dès le 1er janvier 2026, les entreprises sont exposées aux prix de marché, mais deux nouveaux mécanismes de régulation prennent le relais, bien que leur logique soit différente :
Conseil stratégique : Ne comptez pas sur le VNU pour réduire votre facture en 2026 si les marchés restent stables. Auditez vos contrats dès maintenant pour intégrer une part de prix fixe ou explorer des "Power Purchase Agreements" (PPA) pour sécuriser vos coûts sur le long terme.
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Parce que la puissance souscrite en kVA détermine le prix de l'abonnement et que tout dépassement peut entraîner des surcoûts importants.
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The €/MWh is a price unit used in wholesale markets, while kWh is the unit visible on your bills.
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Tertiary companies must manage their energy costs while guaranteeing the comfort of users (offices, shops, services). Consumption is often linked to heating, air conditioning and lighting, which requires precise monitoring to avoid budgetary excesses.
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The industry is concerned by TICFE, TICGN and other contributions that may represent an important part of invoices. Sirenergies identifies cases of exemption and accompanies the procedures to benefit from them.
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Non. L'IA traite la donnée (data processing), mais l'analyste apporte la compréhension du contexte (market sentiment) et la prise de décision stratégique.
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Ce record de 92,3 TWh s'explique par la conjonction de trois facteurs :
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In 2025, the supplier had a NPS (Net Promoter Score) of +16 and a note of 4,17/5.
Satisfaction is based on a “zero solicitation” model and 100% in-house customer service in Toulon, guaranteeing proximity and responsiveness that cannot be found with major historical suppliers.
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C'est le levier le plus rapide pour obtenir des résultats visibles. L'éclairage représente environ 40 % de la consommation d'électricité d'une commune.
Passer au LED avec pilotage intelligent permet de réduire la facture de 50 à 80 %, avec un retour sur investissement (ROI) rapide, souvent estimé à 2 ou 3 ans.
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L'augmentation s'explique par la revalorisation de l'Accise sur le gaz à 16,39 €/MWh et la hausse de 3,41 % du tarif de transport (ATRT 8).
S'y ajoute l'entrée en vigueur des Certificats de Production de Biogaz (CPB), un nouveau coût réglementaire pour soutenir le biométhane.
Face à ces évolutions, Sirenergies vous accompagne dans l'achat de gaz naturel pour sécuriser vos prix malgré la volatilité du marché.
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Car les marchés dépendent de facteurs exogènes imprévisibles (géopolitique, météo soudaine, politique) que les modèles basés sur l'historique ne peuvent pas anticiper, tout comme on ne prédit pas le Loto.
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Exceeding capacity leads to financial penalties and can impact the size of the contract. Adjust the correctly subscribed power makes it possible to avoid these additional costs.
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Among the taxes include TICFE, TICGN, CTA, CJA and TURPE. They represent a significant part of the bill and vary according to consumption profiles. Understanding them well is essential to optimize costs.
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La Vente de Nucléaire Universelle (VNU) est le nouveau mécanisme de régulation des prix de l'électricité en France. Contrairement à l'ARENH, il ne s'agit plus d'un volume fixe à prix réduit, mais d'une redistribution financière des revenus excédentaires d'EDF aux consommateurs, basée sur les prix de marché et les coûts de production du nucléaire historique.
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Farms are subject to taxes such as TICFE or TICGN. Sirenergies verifies their application, identifies cases of exemption and accompanies the procedures to reduce the tax burden.
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La Multiannual Energy Programming (PPE) is the strategic management tool for France's energy policy. Established by the 2015 law on energy transition for green growth (LTECV), it serves as a compass for the State, communities and businesses.
Concretely, the PPE sets the priorities for action of the public authorities for the management of all forms of energy on the national territory. It covers a period of ten years, divided into two periods of five years, and must be revised periodically to adapt to technological and economic developments.
It deals with major topics such as:
It is crucial not to confuse it with National Low Carbon Strategy (SNBC). While SNBC sets carbon budgets (the ceilings for greenhouse gas emissions by sector), the PPE determines the technical and energy resources to achieve them.
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Ce seuil est jugé élevé par rapport aux prévisions actuelles du marché. Si le prix de l'électricité reste en dessous de 78 €/MWh, les entreprises ne bénéficieront d'aucune redistribution. Cela signifie que la protection promise par la réforme pourrait être inexistante dans un marché baissier, d'où l'importance de stratégies de sourcing agiles et d'outils de monitoring comme Pilott.
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C'est l'indicateur d'efficacité d'un appareil électrique ; il représente le ratio entre la puissance active (utile) et la puissance apparente (totale).
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Some businesses may obtain a partial or total exemption from the TICFE or the TICGN, depending on their activity and energy intensity. The support of an expert makes it possible to identify the eligibility criteria and to put together the file.

