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ICPE

Installations classified for environmental protection, subject to strict regulations according to their risks.

Environment

Actors & regulations

ISO 50001

International energy management standard, which helps organizations improve their energy performance.

Environment

Green energy

Actors & regulations

Index

Value displayed by the meter (m³/kWh) used as a basis for calculating actual consumption.

Gaz

Energy monitoring & management

Indexed

The electricity consumption is calculated according to an index, and every six months (for example) it is recorded by Enedis and sent to the supplier.

Electricity

Actors & regulations

Indexed price

Price that evolves according to a reference market index (e.g. PEG, EEX) according to the contract.

Budget

Energy market

Energy monitoring & management

Indexed price contract

Contract whose price varies according to index or wholesale market.

Energy market

Markets & purchases

Industrial flexibility

Capacity of an industrial site to modulate its energy consumption (cancellation, load management) in exchange for remuneration.

Electricity

Energy market

Consumption & sustainability

Informative consumer data (GRDF ADICT)

Estimation data made available on a daily (or even hourly) basis for a first level of monitoring.

Gaz

Actors & regulations

Injection

Action of introducing energy (electricity or gas) into the public network by a producer.

Gaz

Electricity

Green energy

Actors & regulations

Interconnection

Cross-border transmission line connecting the electrical networks of two Member States of the European Union (or neighbouring).

Electricity

Markets & purchases

Interruptible capacity

Mechanism by which consumer undertakes to reduce or interrupt its energy consumption at the request of a network manager, in exchange for...

Electricity

Energy market

Consumption & sustainability

Intraday

Electricity market allowing volumes to be purchased or sold continuously up to a few minutes before actual delivery.

Energy market

Electricity

Consumption & sustainability

Invoice on statement

Invoice that reflects the actual consumption of electricity or gas, measured directly by the meter.

Gaz

Energy market

Electricity

Consumption & sustainability

LEED label

American certification measuring energy and environmental sustainability buildings.

Environment

Consumption & sustainability

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The answers to your questions

How does the glossary help me with my decisions?

It makes it possible to understand market mechanisms, to anticipate costs and to better understand the energy players

Can I filter only tax-related terms?

Yes, just select the filter Budget to display concepts like TICFE, TICGN, or CTA.

Is the glossary linked to the articles on the site?

Yes, each definition can be linked to educational articles or current events to deepen the subject.

How is the glossary organized?

The terms are listed in alphabetical order and can be filtered by category (Budget, Energy Market, Green Energy, etc.).

Where can I find the definition of an unknown acronym?

All the regulatory acronyms or techniques (e.g. 3RErN, PDL, ARENH) are explained in the glossary with their context.

What is the Sirenergies glossary for?

The glossary explains key energy terms, like €/MWh, TURPE or TICFE. It makes it easier to read invoices and understand markets.

Is the glossary updated regularly?

Yes, it is continuously enriched according to regulatory and market developments, to remain a reliable reference.

What is the difference between €/MWh and kWh?

The €/MWh is a price unit used in wholesale markets, while kWh is the unit visible on your bills.