• ACC: Collective Self-Consumption
• API: Application Programming Interface: a software gateway that enables two programmes to communicate and exchange data securely
• CRM: Customer Relationship Management: a software system that centralises all interactions between a company, its customers and its prospects
• CRE: Acronym for french Commission de Régulation de l’Energie = National Energy Regulatory Commission
• ELD: Local Distribution System Operator (DSO)
• GRD: Distribution System Operator (DSO)
• IPS: Continuous Safety Instructions
• ITST: Temporary Working Instructions
• kVA: kilovolt-ampere, a unit measuring apparent electrical power
• kWh: kilowatt-hour: a unit measuring energy
• MA: Balancing Mechanism
• MDM: Meter Data Management: a strategic software solution or component for transforming meter data into drivers of efficiency, management and service
• MECAPA: Capacity Mechanism
• NEBCO: Notification of Consumption Block Exchange: a mechanism for load shedding or increasing consumption
• PDL: Point of Delivery (PoD): a unique identifier essential for energy management and consumption traceability
• PPA: Power Purchase Agreement: a long-term electricity purchase contract entered into by mutual agreement between a renewable energy producer and a consumer
• PRM: Metering Reference Point: a crucial unique identifier for the management of electricity meter data
• RTE: Réseau de Transport d’Électricité. The electricity transmission system operator in France (French TSO)
• SI: information system
• SSY: System Service
• TRV: Regulated Sales Tariff
• TURPE: Public Electricity Network Usage Tariff. This tariff reflects the costs of electricity transmission or the cost of using public electricity transmission and distribution networks
• VAT: Verification of Absence of Voltage