Factsheet for measure
BE-2014-49/3555
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Updated
– measures in Belgium
REScert
REScert
Background information
With the 'certificate of competence' for installers of green energy systems and technologies, the regions aim to increase the yield, safety and lifespan of installed installations. These certified installers are called RESCert installers.
The REScert certificate is not only a quality guarantee, but also a tool to retrain professional installers to properly install heat pumps. This training is aimed at professional installers of plumbing and central heating, as well as refrigeration technicians.
Content of measure
The Flemish Region, the Walloon Region, and the Brussels-Capital Region have established a harmonised system aimed at training and certifying reliable and high-quality (green) installers. The regions aim to enhance the efficiency, safety, and longevity of installed green energy systems through a 'certificate of competence' for installers. These certified professionals are known as RESCert installers.
The targeted technologies include the following small-scale/residential energy systems:
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Biomass heating boilers;
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Solar thermal energy systems for domestic hot water preparation;
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Solar thermal energy systems - combination systems;
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Solar photovoltaic energy systems;
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Shallow geothermal systems;
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Heat pumps.
Following changes in European regulation, the system will be revised and expanded to also include batteries.
The organisation RESCert was created to manage the certificate applications of installers in the three Regions. Certificates of competence have many advantages and are awarded to site coordinators, technical managers, etc.
The main advantages of this certificate of competence are:
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In Flanders, from 1 July 2017, the certificate is linked to the premiums for solar boilers and heat pumps.
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In Flanders, from 1 January 2021, the certificate is linked to the premiums for solar panels.
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In Wallonia, the certificate is linked to the Soltherm premium for solar boilers.
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Proof that a person has the necessary competences to design and realise renewable energy systems.
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Quality guarantee: added value for the employer or customer.
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Recognition in the three Regions and in other European countries.
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Possibility to be requested for public procurement.
Updates
The following updates to this measure have been made after it came into effect.
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05 November 2024
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Scope extended to also include batteries.
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Use of measure
No data available.
Target groups
Actors and funding
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Actors
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Funding
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Local / regional government
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Regional funds
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Social partners
Social partners' role in
designing the measure
and form of involvement:
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Trade unions
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Employers' organisations
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Role
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Form
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Not applicable
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Not applicable
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Social partners' role in the
implementation, monitoring and assessment phase:
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Unknown
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Main level of involvement: N/A
Involvement
No information on social partner involvement, sectoral employers' organisations (e.g. Bouwunie) promote and inform about the measure on their website.
Views and reactions
No public statements by social partners are available.
Sectors and occupations
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This case is sector-specific (only private sector)
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Economic area
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Sector (NACE level 2)
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D - Electricity, Gas, Steam And Air Conditioning Supply
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D35 Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
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This case is occupation-specific
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Occupation (ISCO level 2)
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Building and related trades workers, excluding electricians
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