In short. QualiPAC CET covers thermodynamic water heaters, while Chauffage et ECS includes CET and covers heat pumps, with a specific geothermal insurance condition.

Definition: In Qualit’EnR’s August 2026 qualification guide, QualiPAC CET covers thermodynamic water heaters, while QualiPAC Chauffage et ECS covers heat pumps and also includes the CET scope. CET means chauffe-eau thermodynamique, the French term for a thermodynamic water heater.

Key facts

Qualit’EnR’s qualification guide places thermodynamic water heaters under both modules and shows geothermal heat pumps subject to a specific geothermal mention and insurance condition.
Qualit’EnR’s qualification rules, effective 10 September 2026, define both modules for installations in individual housing on French territory.
France Rénov’s professional directory guidance calls for checking that the professional holds the RGE qualification corresponding to the intended work. RGE is the French Reconnu Garant de l’Environnement designation.

Which module covers the installation?

Qualit’EnR’s module descriptions distinguish the equipment covered. Section 7.10.1 assigns QualiPAC CET to companies installing all types of thermodynamic water heaters in individual housing in France. Section 7.9.1 assigns QualiPAC Chauffage et ECS to companies installing all types of heat pumps within the same housing and territorial scope, and expressly includes the CET module’s scope.

The qualification names to search for are:

QualiPAC CET
QualiPAC Chauffage et ECS

The same rules require heating heat pumps, including hybrid heat pumps, as installation references for Chauffage et ECS. Its installation audit must also concern a heat pump providing a heating function. For the technical reference person, the accepted training is the approved heat-pump course; CET accepts either the approved thermodynamic-water-heater course or the heat-pump course.

What changes for a geothermal heat pump?

The guide’s activity table shows an aerothermal heat pump under Chauffage et ECS and adds a geothermal heat pump with the wording “Si mention géothermie”. Its footnote makes geothermal coverage conditional on the company providing professional insurance certificates specifically covering geothermal heat-pump installation.

The qualification rules also require the company to be insured for supplying and installing equipment within its qualification scope using its own resources. For vertical geothermal drilling, the installer commits to using a company holding the recognised quality designation for the relevant probe or groundwater drilling activity.

How can a website’s qualification claim be checked?

Under Qualit’EnR’s certificate and usage rules, the qualification certificate identifies the period it covers. Annual follow-up produces a new certificate covering 12 months when the conditions are satisfied. The association publishes current certificates and company details online.

The same rules allow a company whose certificate expired less than four months earlier to remain listed during an ongoing qualification cycle, with a distinguishing notice. The certificate’s dates therefore form part of the check. Qualified companies may display their qualification on their website under the usage rules, within the qualification scope and certificate period held.

FAQ

Does Chauffage et ECS also cover a thermodynamic water heater?

Yes. Qualit’EnR’s rules, section 7.9.1, expressly include the QualiPAC CET scope within Chauffage et ECS.

Which module should I check for a heating heat pump?

Check QualiPAC Chauffage et ECS. The qualification guide assigns heating heat pumps to that module and specifies the geothermal mention and insurance condition for geothermal installations.

How can I check an installer’s RGE claim?

Use the France Rénov’ directory to find a professional and check the qualification corresponding to your intended work. Qualit’EnR’s rules identify the current certificate and its covered period as evidence of qualification.

Sources

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