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ESG/CSRD reporting

Production of extra-financial reports in accordance with European requirements (CSRD, taxonomy).

Environment

Actors & regulations

Electrical network

All the means that transport electricity from power plants to users.

Electricity

Energy market

Actors & regulations

Electricity exchange

Organized market where volumes of electricity are traded, comparable to commodity markets (wheat, gold).

Energy market

Electricity

Markets & purchases

Electro-intensive contract

Specific energy contract supervised by the state or the EU to support electro-intensive industries in the face of price fluctuations.

Energy market

Budget

Markets & purchases

Electro-intensive processes

Industrial activities where electricity consumption is particularly high (steel, chemical, cement).

Electricity

Consumption & sustainability

EnR

Sources of energy that are renewed naturally: solar, wind, hydraulic, hydraulic, biomass, geothermal, tides.

Green energy

Actors & regulations

Enedis

Manager of the public electricity distribution network in France (formerly ERDF).

Electricity

Actors & regulations

Energy APIs

Interfaces to connect the platform to data from network managers or suppliers (e.g.

Electricity

Gaz

Energy market

Actors & regulations

Energy IoT

Sensors and connected objects that collect data to manage and optimize energy uses.

Electricity

Gaz

Environment

Energy monitoring & management

Energy Performance Indicator (IPE)

Index measuring energy consumption in relation to reference unit (kwh/m², kwh/product...

Budget

Environment

Energy monitoring & management

Energy as a Service (EaaS)

Model where supplier offers a turnkey energy solution (management, efficiency, supply) in exchange for a subscription.

Energy market

Budget

Markets & purchases

Energy benchmark

Comparison of energy performances between several sites or buildings to identify differences.

Electricity

Gaz

Energy market

Markets & purchases

Energy budget projection

Estimation of future energy costs (consumption, taxes, purchases) to anticipate budget.

Budget

Markets & purchases

Energy call for tenders

Competitive procedure between suppliers to obtain a better gas or electricity offer.

Energy market

Budget

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.

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.

Can I filter only tax-related terms?

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

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.

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.

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.

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