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PEG gas

Former French wholesale gas market, replaced since 2018 by the single TRF zone.

Gaz

Energy market

Markets & purchases

Petroleum

Liquid fossil fuel derived from the decomposition of organic matter.

Energy market

Environment

Production & resources

Photovoltaic solar energy

Electricity production from the conversion of sunlight by photovoltaic panels.

Electricity

Green energy

Actors & regulations

Pink hydrogen

Hydrogen produced by electrolysis powered by electricity of nuclear origin.

Electricity

Production & resources

PITD

Crossing point between gas transport and distribution, basis for calculating certain tolls.

Gaz

Actors & regulations

Power

Power is measured at instant t, for example, the number of watts that were required to operate the device.

Electricity

Markets & purchases

PP2 day

Peak Production Day 2 — Signal similar to PP1 but corresponding to a less critical alert level.

Electricity

Actors & regulations

PPE

Multiannual energy programming, French energy policy steering document.

Energy market

Markets & purchases

PPP

Long-term electricity purchase contract, securing price and origin over several years.

Budget

Energy market

Environment

Electricity

Green energy

Markets & purchases

Predictive maintenance

Maintenance strategy using data (sensors, ia) to anticipate breakdowns and optimize energy performance.

Electricity

Gaz

Consumption & sustainability

Primary energy

Energy available in nature before any transformation (coal, oil, gas, solar, wind... (simplified version).

Electricity

Gaz

Green energy

Actors & regulations

PRM

Unique identifier for Linky meters, replacing the PDL to locate the measurement point.

Electricity

Energy monitoring & management

Profile

P011, P012 to P019, etc. (9 in total) Consumer profile.

Gaz

Consumption & sustainability

PTA (coefficient)

Pressure-temperature-altitude parameters that influence gas power or metering.

Gaz

Consumption & sustainability

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The answers to your questions

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.

Can I filter only tax-related terms?

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

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

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.

Is the glossary updated regularly?

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

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.