8. Glossary

AC (heat pump)

Thermodynamic system that captures energy from the air, water or ground to heat a building or process.

FMECA

Analysis of failure modes, their effects and criticality.

Energy audit

Detailed analysis of energy consumption and losses for a building or industrial site.

CEE

Certificats d'économies d'énergie (energy saving certificates), a scheme to promote energy renovation.

Boiler room

Technical room housing heat production equipment.

CMMS

Computer-aided maintenance management.

GTB/GTC

Building automation/centralized management, systems...