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BOE-A-2026-674 ·13 January 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Energy and water sector companies: 3 months to implement closed-loop geothermal installation management certificate

Royal Decree 1/2026 establishes the Professional Certificate in Closed-Loop Geothermal Heat Exchange Installation Management, within the Energy and Water professional family. It defines the curriculum and the B and A grade offerings, in accordance with Royal Decree 659/2023. This certificate enables the training of professionals in a specific heating and energy management technology, focusing on closed-loop systems, and is incorporated into the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications (Art. 2).

In 3 key points

  1. The professional certificate in closed-loop geothermal installation management is established (art. 2)
  2. The certificate is part of the National Catalogue of Professional Qualifications (art. 2)
  3. B and A grade offerings for the professional certificate are defined (art. 2)

How it affects those involved

For companies in the energy and water sector, this certificate opens new opportunities for training and hiring professionals specialised in geothermal energy. Vocational training centres must incorporate the new curriculum into their programmes. Workers and professionals will be able to access a specific qualification that supports energy sustainability. Training consultants must update their offerings and knowledge regarding this new certificate.

Lifecycle

2026-01-13PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-02-02Into forceComes into force (fecha_vigencia (indice oficial del BOE))
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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