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CC

Electric current that always flows in the same direction, used by batteries, PV and electronics.

Electricity

Markets & purchases

CCG

Power plant that combines gas turbine and steam turbine to produce more electricity with the same fuel.

Gaz

Electricity

Production & resources

CG

Fixed part of network usage rates (TURPE) that covers the administrative costs related to the management of connected customers (meter management, billing, relationships, etc.)

Budget

Energy market

Electricity

Markets & purchases

CHF

Procedure for changing energy suppliers without interruption or intervention on the meter.

Electricity

Markets & purchases

CJA

Maximum contractual daily quantity that the customer undertakes not to exceed during the term of the contract.

Gaz

Markets & purchases

CJN

Daily consumption during colder times of the year.

Gaz

Consumption & sustainability

CMDPS

Monthly component for exceeding the subscribed powers.

Energy market

Markets & purchases

CO2

Carbon dioxide, greenhouse gas, is often taken into account in green or compensated offers.

Environment

Actors & regulations

CO2 emissions

Carbon dioxide emissions linked to the combustion of fossil fuels.

Gaz

Environment

Consumption & sustainability

CO2eq

Unit used to express the impact of various greenhouse gases in carbon dioxide equivalent. (simplified version).

Gaz

Environment

Consumption & sustainability

CPL

Contractual daily consumption limit for the customer under an interruptibility contract.

Gaz

Markets & purchases

CRE

Independent administrative authority that regulates the French electricity and gas markets.

Gaz

Energy market

Electricity

Actors & regulations

CSPE

Contribution to the Public Electricity Service — Tax integrated into the electricity bill.

Electricity

Budget

Markets & purchases

CTA

Fixed tax applied to electricity and natural gas subscriptions.

Electricity

Markets & purchases

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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.).

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.

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

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.

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.