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Other fossil thermal power plants

Power plants using fossil fuels other than coal, fuel oil or natural gas.

Gaz

Production & resources

Other hydroelectric power plants

Category grouping hydraulic power plants other than those along the river, lake or lock.

Green energy

Actors & regulations

PAC

Heat pump that transfers calories air/water/ground to heat or cool effectively.

Energy market

Markets & purchases

PCAET (Territorial Climate Air Energy Plan)

Mandatory local plan aimed at reducing emissions and improving the energy performance of the territory.

Environment

Green energy

Actors & regulations

PCE

Unique identifier of a gas site, used for metering, billing and network interventions.

Gaz

Energy monitoring & management

PCI

Energy released by combustion without recovering the heat of condensation from water vapor.

Gaz

Energy monitoring & management

PCS (coefficient)

Total energy released including the latent heat of condensation, unlike PCI.

Gaz

Markets & purchases

PDC

Counting point — technical identifier for an electricity or gas meter, used for contract management.

Gaz

Electricity

Markets & purchases

PDL

Delivery point — a unique reference assigned to each site consuming electricity, corresponding to its connection. (simplified version).

Electricity

Energy monitoring & management

Peak consumption

Period during which electricity demand reaches a maximum, often in winter during cold spells.

Electricity

Consumption & sustainability

Peak hours

Period during which the electricity supply service is most tense, between December 1 and the last day of February.

Electricity

Markets & purchases

Peakload

Term for the electrical demand observed during peak hours (weekdays), generally from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Electricity

Consumption & sustainability

PEB (Block Exchange Program)

A mechanism that allows a consumer to buy energy blocks from a third party supplier.

Electricity

Energy market

Actors & regulations

PEG

Gas exchange point — French virtual market where gas volumes are exchanged between players (equivalent to a market place).

Gaz

Energy market

Markets & purchases

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The answers to your questions

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.).

Is the glossary updated regularly?

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