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BOE-A-2026-675 ·13 January 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
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Energy and water sector companies: 3 months to incorporate closed-loop geothermal installation and maintenance professional certificate

Royal Decree 2/2026 establishes the Professional Certificate in Installation and Maintenance of Closed-Loop Geothermal Exchange Systems within the Energy and Water professional family. It defines the curriculum and the Grade A and B offerings, in accordance with Royal Decree 659/2023 and Organic Law 3/2022. This certificate enables the training of professionals in a key technology for the energy transition, providing a three-month adaptation period for companies to integrate it into their training programmes.

In 3 key points

  1. The professional certificate in closed-loop geothermal installation and maintenance is established (art. 1)
  2. The curriculum and Grade A and B offerings of the certificate are defined (art. 2)
  3. It applies in accordance with Royal Decree 659/2023 and Organic Law 3/2022 (art. 1)

How it affects those involved

For companies in the energy and water sector, this necessitates the incorporation of new training programmes that include this professional certificate, particularly regarding geothermal installations. Training centres must update their curricula and Grade A and B offerings. Professionals interested in this specialty can access new job opportunities. Training advisors must provide information regarding the availability of the certificate and its requirements.

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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