6. Glossary
Positive energy building (PEB); Bâtiment à énergie positive (BEPOS)
A building that produces more energy than it consumes, thanks to efficient equipment and the use of renewable energies.
Smart meters
Connected measuring devices to monitor energy consumption in real time and optimize its use.
Renewable energy; Énergie renouvelable
Energy source derived from inexhaustible natural resources such as the sun, wind, water or biomass.
Empreinte carbone; Carbon footprint
Total quantity of greenhouse gases emitted directly or indirectly by an activity, organization or product.
Digital twin; Jumeau numérique
Digital replica of a building or energy system to simulate and optimize...
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Bibliography
- (1) - ADEME (Agence de la transition écologique) - Transition énergétique : enjeux et solutions. - Disponible sur https://www.ademe.fr
- (2) - Ministère de la Transition écologique -...
Standards and norms
- Norme européenne sur la performance énergétique des bâtiments [Annulée] ; remplacée par NF EN ISO 52000-1 - NF EN 15603 - (07/2017)
- Réglementations thermiques en France pour les constructions neuves - RT2012 / RE2020 - (2011)
- Norme internationale de gestion de l'énergie - ISO 50001 -
- Building energy performance – PEB framework assessment – Part 1: General framework and operating procedures - ISO...
Regulations
Code de la construction et de l'habitation: Legislative section on energy performance (art. L.111-9 et seq.).
Stratégie nationale bas-carbone (SNBC): National plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Directive (EU) 2018/844: Improving the energy performance of buildings.
Plan Climat 2022: French measures for energy transition and carbon neutrality....
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