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BOE-A-2026-3212 ·12 February 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Energy operators must repeal previous regulations and adapt rules within 3 months

Royal Decree 88/2026 repeals several previous regulations regarding the supply and commercialisation of electricity, including Royal Decree 1074/2015 and other texts, and amends Article 23 bis of Royal Decree 1183/2020. It adds an additional provision 3 to Royal Decree 647/2020 and partially transposes Directive (EU) 2019/944. The change aims to modernise the energy regulatory framework but requires operators to update their processes within three months of entry into force (Art. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9).

In 3 key points

  1. Previous regulations such as RD 1074/2015 and RD 1718/2012 are repealed (disposición adicional 2 del RD 1074/2015)
  2. Article 23 bis of RD 1183/2020 is amended and an additional provision 3 is added to RD 647/2020 (art. 23 bis del RD 1183/2020)
  3. Directive (EU) 2019/944 is partially transposed (disposición final 9)

How it affects those involved

Energy operators must update their commercialisation and supply systems, which involves adaptation costs and the risk of non-compliance if deadlines are not met. Consumers will not experience direct changes but could benefit from clearer regulation. Energy advisors must review their procedures to ensure that contracts and supplies are aligned with the new regulations.

Lifecycle

2026-02-12PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-12Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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