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RTE

Manager of the public electricity transmission network in France (operation and balance).

Electricity

Actors & regulations

Run-of-river power plants

Hydraulic power plants operating without significant restraints, producing according to river flow.

Green energy

Actors & regulations

SC

Share of the transport rate linked to the volume of energy withdrawn from the network over an annual period.

Energy market

Consumption & sustainability

Scope 1/2/3

Emission categories: direct (1), related to purchased energy (2) and other indirect (3).

Environment

Consumption & sustainability

SDDR

Network planning document to anticipate investments and necessary changes.

Gaz

Markets & purchases

Seasonalize

Price structure integrating full and off-peak hours and seasons.

Electricity

Actors & regulations

Self-consumption

Consumption the electricity produced by its own means of production.

Electricity

Production & resources

Self-production

Production of electricity for its own consumption by industrial or private actor.

Electricity

Production & resources

Serial number

Physical identifier of the meter, distinct from contractual references (PDL/PRM/PCE).

Electricity

Gaz

Energy monitoring & management

Settlement of discrepancies

Financial mechanism that compensates for differences between forecasts and real consumption.

Energy market

Consumption & sustainability

SEVESO

European directive governing industrial sites presenting the risk of major accidents.

Environment

Actors & regulations

SFEC

National strategy setting the energy-climate trajectory and the reduction of dependence on fossils.

Environment

Actors & regulations

SGE

Enedis energy management system — set of tools and procedures.

Electricity

Actors & regulations

Simulation of group purchases

Modeling potential savings by combining energy purchase volumes, several sites or actors.

Budget

Energy market

Markets & purchases

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The answers to your questions

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.

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 is the glossary organized?

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

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.