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7. Glossary
Cep
Represents conventional primary energy consumption. In RT 2012, this coefficient determines the energy performance level of a building.
Bbio
Characterizes the energy requirements of building design components (heating, cooling and lighting). It is one of the three requirements of RT 2012.
kWhep stands for kilowatt-hour of primary energy.
kWhef stands for kilowatt-hour end-use energy.
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Standards and norms
- Thermal studies and energy balances for new housing – Quality and service associated with thermal studies and energy balances for multi-family housing and single-family homes - NF P03-310 - 02-07
- Exigences générales relatives aux organismes procédant à la certification de produits - NF EN 45011 - 05-98
Regulations
Law no. 90-1130 of December 19, 1990 creating the French Environment and Energy Management Agency.
Law no. 90-1129 of December 19, 1990 on single-family home construction contracts.
Arrêté du 26 octobre 2010 relatif aux caractéristiques thermiques et aux exigences de performance énergétique des bâtiments nouveaux et des parties nouvelles de bâtiments.
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Organizations
COFRAC – French Accreditation Committee https://www.cofrac.fr
ADEME – French Environment and Energy Management Agency http://ww.ademe.fr
Qualibat – Qualification and certification of construction companies
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