What is the RGE Qualibat label?
Meaning of “RGE”
The acronym RGE means ” Recognized guarantor of the environment ». It is a referencing aimed at demonstrating a quality of services provided by a certain type of craftsmen, in the context of energy renovation works. It allows individuals and owners to choose their craftsmen.
Principle of the RGE Qualibat label
The label RGE QUALIBAT is A French certification awarded to building companies specializing in Energy renovation and the installation of equipment using renewable energies. It is issued by Qualibat, an independent organization that assesses the technical skills, reliability and compliance of professionals.
Objective of the RGE Qualibat label
Created in 2011 by ADEME, the RGE label aims at Identify competent companies in the field of energy renovation. It allows customers to find qualified professionals to carry out work to improve the energy performance of their accommodation.
Building professional: Is it mandatory to be RGE?
As a professional, he is not compulsory To be RGE certified to exercise, but this becomes essential to intervene on energy renovation or installation projects using renewable energies and benefit from state financial aid, such as Maprimerénov ‘, the zero-rate eco-loan (eco-PTZ) or energy savings certificates (EEC).
Where to find the list of RGE companies and craftsmen?
Energy improvement professionals
All trades in the building sector are possibly admitted to the benefit of the label as soon as the work they carry out participate in the increase in energy performance accommodation. They can intervene in the renovation of a thermal colander. Here is the type of installation or installation work concerned:
- High energy performance boiler for domestic hot water;
- wood stoves;
- Heating or hot water operating with solar energy;
- heat pump;
- mechanical ventilation;
- Thermal insulation materials for the roof, the attic, the terrace, the exterior and interior walls;
- Equipment and materials to limit the energy consumption of housing …
RGE QUALIBAT: Directory
There are several official and specialized directories that list the RGE Qualibat certified companies and craftsmen, competent to carry out energy renovation work.
- Official Directory France Rénov ‘: Managed by the State, this directory makes it possible to search for RGE certified professionals according to the type of work and their location. This tool is essential to identify local craftsmen and obtain quotes in accordance with the requirements of public aid.
- Qualibat directory: It allows you to search for qualified professionals according to their area of competence and their location. It is a reliable resource to verify the technical qualifications of companies.
- RGE business directory: ADEME provides a public database bringing together RGE certified companies, accessible via the Data.gouv.fr portal. This list is regularly updated.
- Other specialized directories: Pro-Rge, Helio or Qualit’enr.
What advantages for craftsmen to be RGE certified?
The RGE Qualibat label allows artisans first to be better Since obtaining certification requires a skills rise. Faced with customers, companies and professionals who are certified can enhance their know-how by displaying the RGE mention on their website or presentation website. They become more attractive.
What are the advantages of taking a recognized company guarantor of the environment?
Hire a building company with the RGE label allows you to benefit from aid For energy renovation work, such as the zero-rate eco-loan (art. D.319-1 and following of the construction and housing code), the Maprimerénov ‘system. RGE craftsmen are also able to make an energy audit before the sale of category F and G accommodation.
How to become RGE Qualibat?
Choose a sign of RGE quality from a qualification organization
At first, you must choose a specialized organization that will allow the label to be issued. It is therefore necessary to identify what will be the “quality signs” corresponding to the worked sector. For example, for the majority of the work, it will be necessary to turn to the RGE QUALIBAT. Here are some of the other organizations according to the work category:
- RGE Certibat: global energy renovation work.
- RGE Eco Artisan : thermal evaluations, advice for energy performance, energy efficiency work of housing.
- RGE Energy performance pros:Energy performance work in the broad sense, construction or renovation.
- RGE Qualifelec: electrical work, installation of renewable energy and/or energy efficiency
- RGE OPQTECC Studies: Studies on the environmental context of operations and the energy performance of the building envelope.
Undergo training
The organization then gives the procedure for professionals. Generally, there is talk of training that must be accomplished. All of the employees are not constrained there. Only one collaborator can compel therethen in charge of training other professionals of the company concerned. He then became the RGE technical referent.
The decree of March 17, 2025 modifying the decree of December 19, 2014 aims to update the specifications of training. This update meets the evolution of the energy performance requirements and the installation of equipment using renewable energies.
Fill in a RGE qualification request file
For Obtain the RGE qualificationa building company must follow a rigorous qualification request process which implies the constitution of an application file including several crucial elements (Decree n ° 2014-812 of July 16, 2014):
- Materials: The company must present the equipment and equipment it uses to carry out the energy renovation work.
- Financiers: The company must provide financial information to prove that it is able to do the work in good conditions.
- Humans: The company must demonstrate that it has qualified human resources to carry out work in the field of energy renovation.
- Techniques: This component concerns the methodology and technical skills of the company.
- Risks and insurance : The company must prove that it has implemented measures to manage the risks linked to renovation work, both for the safety of workers and for the protection of goods and people.
- Construction sites: The company must provide a list of construction sites. They will serve as evidence to demonstrate the experience of the company.
Verification process
Once the complete file is submitted, a qualification organization will carry out checks and checks In order to ensure that the company meets the required criteria. The organization can make visits to the sites made to check the compliance of the work. Audits can be carried out to verify that practices complies with the requirements of the RGE label.
At the end of the process, the body or not will issue the RGE certificatedepending on its ability to meet the defined criteria.
Customer information obligation
Since July 2025, the law has required companies to provide customers with clear and sustainable information on the detention of the RGE label and, if necessary, to present proof. In addition, before the signing of the contract, the professional must inform the customer of any subcontractingspecifying the identity of the subcontractor and his possible RGE label.
What organizations are delivering RGE quality signs?
These are the accredited organizations that have passed an agreement with the State in this area. We find the list here. As a reminder, the most famous are Qualibat, Qualit’enr, Qualifelec.
Qualibat
Qualibat is the main qualification organization in the building field, particularly known for its certifications linked to the energy renovation. It issues RGE labels in many sectors, especially for insulation, heating, plumbing, electricity work, and more.
Quality
Qualit’Enr is another major organization, specializing in renewable energies and the energy performance of buildings. It is particularly known for its RGE qualifications in the solar energies, heat pump sectors and wood heating (biomass boiler).
Qualifelec
Qualifelec is the certification organization for electrical installations As part of energy renovation. Although it focuses on a specific area of activity, electricity, it also offers RGE qualifications for companies intervening on electrical installations linked to the energy performance of buildings.
Other accredited organizations
In addition to Qualibat, Qualit’enr and Qualifelec, other accredited organizations deliver Signs of RGE quality for certain types of work in the field of energy renovation. These organizations can be specialized in specific sectors or offer certifications for less common professions. Among these organizations, we can cite:
- Cerqual : renovation projects to improve the energy efficiency of buildings.
- AFNOR Certification : energy transition, especially for companies involved in renewable energies or energy efficiency.
Accreditation criteria
Organizations must comply with strict standards to issue the RGE label. These requirements are ACRED definedand they guarantee that the labels allocated are reliable and recognized by the public authorities. The criteria include technical skills, regular monitoring and audits by a design office.
How long is RGE certification valid?
The RGE mention is valid for a period of four years. However, it is subject to regular checks and audits carried out by the certifier organization, in order to verify that the company continues to meet the qualification criteria. At the end of the period, the company must proceed to renew the certification.
Control and sanction in the event of non-compliance with RGE quality?
Realization control
Each year, checks relate both to Human, financial and technical aspects of the company. In addition, a so -called realization control is set up within the framework of an ongoing site, following a period of two years after obtaining certification. The goal is to verify that the company respects the rules and objectives set by the RGE label.
Sanctions
It is always possible to Lose certification during the year And therefore potentially during construction sites. In the event of cancellation of the label, the work undertaken will not give entitlement to the aforementioned tax systems. This can generate potential conflicts with the donor donors and the cancellations of construction sites.
Since July 2025, the law provides for the Suspension of the RGE label For six months, renewable, or the prohibition to request certifications for five years in the event of a serious breach (for example, environmental or security violations).
What is the difference between Qualipac and RGE?
The RGE label is a general qualification for energy renovation professionals, while Qualipac is a specific RGE certification for companies specializing in the installation of heat pumps. The Qualipac label allows companies to specialize in a particular field of energy renovation.
