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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 Audit (Article 8)

Regulatory audit imposed on certain companies to identify realistic and quantified energy savings.

Energy market

Environment

Production & resources

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

Energy communities

Groups of actors sharing their local production and consumption of energy, often renewable. (simplified version).

Green energy

Energy market

Actors & regulations

Energy dashboards

Visual interfaces combining indicators, consumption and alerts to facilitate management.

Electricity

Gaz

Budget

Actors & regulations

Energy hedging

Hedging strategy to lock in a future purchase price and limit market volatility.

Budget

Energy market

Markets & purchases

Energy loss

Energy losses during transport or consumption (e.g.

Electricity

Gaz

Green energy

Actors & regulations

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The answers to your questions

Is the glossary updated regularly?

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

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

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.

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.

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.