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Standards Development

ACP is an Accredited Standards Development Organization for consensus renewable energy standards in the United States.

Standards play an important role in everyday life.

Developing consensus renewable energy standards in the United States.

ACP is an  for consensus clean energy standards in the United States. Standards play an important role in everyday life. They may establish size or shape or capacity of a product, process or system. They can specify performance of products or personnel. They also can define terms so that there is no misunderstanding among those using the standard.

Standards Development Committees

As the Secretariat, ACP administers the ANSI standards process through ACP consensus bodies (committees) that develop and maintain voluntary national consensus standards for the clean energy industry, ensures that the process for revision of standards is timely and in accordance with the , and publishes the final product of the consensus process.

On January 7, 2021, ACP notified and filed an application to ANSI for the transfer of the American Wind Energy Association’s (AWEA) standards accreditation, with an expanded multi-technology scope. On February 16, 2021, the ANSI Executive Standards Council (ExSC) approved ACP’s application. ANSI published the scope in their  publication on March 5, 2021, for a 30-day public comment. ACP’s Standards Development Procedures are effective April 28, 2021.

Ի ACP’s Standards Development Procedures, three different types of standards may be developed:

  • Standards: documents with mandatory requirements
  • Recommended Practices: documents in which procedures and positions represent good practices
  • Technical Reports: documents in which alternative approaches to good practices are described and suggested but which make no clear-cut recommendations

 to learn more about the ANSI American National Standards (ANS) approval process.

Developing consensus renewable energy standards in the United States.

All committee work is done on a voluntary basis. Participation on committees and subcommittees is open to all parties who are directly and materially interested in the activity in question. The ACP Standards Committees are responsible for the creation, revision, and withdrawal of ACP standards.

Standards Committees

Join the ˿Ƶ Standards Committees
The ˿Ƶ Technical Standards Committee (CPTSC) is dedicated to developing consensus-based standards that ensure uniform practices in the design and technology of Clean Energy Conversion Systems. Through this committee, ACP may also coordinate U.S. input with international standards activities, aiming to harmonize U.S. and international clean energy standards at the highest possible level to promote global integration and compatibility. If you are passionate about shaping the future of clean energy standards, we encourage you to apply.

We are currently seeking members with expertise in the following interest categories:

  • Service Providers
  • General
  • Manufacturers/Producers
  • Consultants

[Download the CPTSC membership application] to join and contribute to the committee’s important work.

Join the ACP Workforce Standards Committee (WSC)
The ACP Workforce Standards Committee (WSC) prepares consensus-based standards that define and standardize workforce competencies across the clean energy industry. As a leader in developing and promoting industry-accepted workforce training and competency standards, the WSC sets clear expectations for skilled professionals in this sector. Your expertise can help shape the future of clean energy workforce standards.

We are currently seeking members with expertise in the following interest categories:

  • Education/Training
  • General
  • Producers
  • Consultants
  • Service Providers

[Download the WSC membership application] to join and contribute to the committee’s vital work.

Join the Clean Power Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards Committee (EHSSC)
The Clean Power Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards Committee (EHSSC) prepares consensus standards to facilitate effective environmental stewardship and worker safety within clean energy industries. As a leader in these areas, EHSSC focuses on developing new standards for the U.S. clean power sector while aligning with relevant national and international standards. Help us advance these critical initiatives.

We are currently seeking members with expertise in the following interest categories:

  • Education/Training
  • General
  • Producers
  • Consultants
  • Service Providers

[Download the EHSSC membership application] to join and contribute to the committee’s important work.

Standards Subcommittees

Participation on committees and subcommittees (subordinate groups) is open to all parties who are directly and materially interested in the activity in question. Email standards@cleanpower.org if you would like to participate.

Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards Committee (EHSSC)
The Clean Power Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards Committee (EHSSC) prepares consensus standards and related documents to facilitate Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) processes relevant to worker safety and environmental stewardship. As a leader in developing and accepting such standards, the EHSSC focuses on creating new standards for specific U.S. clean power industries while considering or adopting relevant national and international standards. Additionally, the committee represents industry needs with other standards organizations that impact clean power.

EHSSC Subordinate Groups:

  • Offshore Safety Subcommittee: Identifies and publishes standards for occupational health and safety practices at offshore wind farms.
  • Offshore Safety Training Subcommittee: Develops standards for minimum and recommended safety training and medical requirements for personnel working on offshore structures and vessels in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf.
  • Rescue & Self-Evacuation Subcommittee: Explores the development of a rescue and self-evacuation program for the wind industry.
  • Service Lift Task Force: Evaluates ANSI/ASME A17.8 (Standard for Wind Turbine Tower Elevators) and recommends next steps.
  • Wind Safety Standard Subcommittee: Aims to nationally adopt European standards impacting worker safety and health in wind energy (such as EN 50308).

Workforce Standards Committee (WSC)
The ACP Workforce Standards Committee (WSC) prepares consensus standards documents to facilitate uniform workforce competencies. As a leader in developing and accepting standards related to workforce training and competencies, the WSC enhances workforce effectiveness.

WSC Subordinate Groups:

  • Micro-Credentialing Subcommittee: Develops standards for micro-credentialing in workforce training.
  • Wind Technician Entry-Level Minimum Standard Subcommittee: Creates draft standards for minimum entry-level qualifications for wind technicians, including curriculum and learning objectives.
  • Workforce Definition Standards Subcommittee: Standardizes terms and definitions, incorporating ANSI and known standards for workforce purposes.
  • Solar Photovoltaic and Battery Energy Storage Systems Technician Subcommittee: Outlines minimum requirements for educational and training programs, specifying learning objectives, knowledge, and skills for entry-level solar energy or battery/energy storage technicians.

Technical Standards Committee (TSC)
The ACP Technical Standards Committee (TSC) prepares standards documents to facilitate uniform practices in Clean Energy Conversion Systems technology. The committee also coordinates U.S. input in international standards activities and takes a leadership role in developing and accepting U.S. clean energy standards while reconciling discrepancies with internationally accepted standards.

TSC Subordinate Groups:

  • ACP-24 Subcommittee: Reviews IEC 61400-24 to adopt it as a U.S. national standard, potentially with a U.S.-specific Annex, incorporating relevant UL and NFPA standards while ensuring no conflicts with NFPA 780.
  • Electrical Task Force: Evaluates pathways for establishing electrical standards in the U.S., addressing conflicts between domestic and international standards.
  • Offshore Wind Subcommittee: Focuses on offshore wind turbine design standards and includes various working groups:
    • Floating Offshore Working Group
    • Geotech and Geophysical Offshore Working Group
    • Metocean Offshore Working Group
    • OCRP 2012 Maintenance Offshore Working Group
    • Submarine Cables Offshore Working Group

Standards in Development & Public Comment

ANSI procedures require that a draft standard be available for public review so that all parties who are directly and materially interested in the activity in question have an opportunity to provide comments. When drafts are ready for public review and comment they will be posted here on this page. Please note, public review commenters are required to submit all comments in electronic format using the template provided below, otherwise, public comments may not be considered. In addition, all required fields on the form must be completed or the associated comments may not be considered. Send comments to standards@cleanpower.org. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon written request to standards@cleanpower.org. Questions concerning this process should be directed to standards@cleanpower.org.

Public Comment Drafts

Public review commenters are required to submit all comments in electronic format using the template provided below, otherwise, public comments may not be considered. In addition, all required fields on the form must be completed or the associated comments may not be considered. Send comments to standards@cleanpower.org. Reasonable accommodations will be provided upon written request to standards@cleanpower.org.

BSR/ACP RP 1001-2-202x, Recommended Practice for Offshore Safety Training and Medical Requirements (new standard) Comment Draft
Public Comment Period: October 4 – November 18, 2024 Comment spreadsheet
The intent of this standard is to provide the offshore wind industry with a comprehensive list of minimum and recommended safety training and medical requirements for personnel performing work activities on offshore structures and vessels within the United States Continental Shelf.

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Meeting Schedule

ACP Standards Committee meetings are open to the public. Meetings are held to conduct business such as making assignments, receiving reports of work, considering draft standards, resolving differences among subordinate groups, and considering views and objections from any source.

Who should attend?
Clean power stakeholders, operators, owners, developers, OEMs, contractors, subcontractors, independent service providers, and all other impacted stakeholders

Contact standards@cleanpower.org for meeting login information.

2025 Schedule

2021 Schedule

Wind Technical Standards Committee (WTSC)
March 23, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda & Minutes)
June 22, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda)
August 23, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda)
November 16, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda)

Workforce Standards Committee (WSC)
March 23, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda & Minutes)
June 24, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda & Minutes)
August 23, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda)
November 18, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda)

Environmental, Health, and Safety Standards Committee (EHSSC)
March 24, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda & Minutes)
August 23, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, Eastern – Conference Call (Agenda)

Note: Meeting minutes are posted once they have been approved by the standards committee.

Standards Disclaimer

The ˿Ƶ Association (“ACP”) has provided its standards documents (“Documents”) for the use subject to important notices and legal disclaimers. These Documents are proprietary and their use is subject to a legally binding license agreement and disclaimer (“Agreement”) described below, and may be updated from time to time. Do not use these Documents for any purpose unless and until you read the agreement. By viewing or otherwise using these Documents, you hereby warrant and represent that you have read and agree to be legally bound by the agreement and are authorized to bind not only yourself to the agreement, but the organization for which you are accessing these Documents.

Notice and Disclaimer Concerning ANSI Process

Certain ACP Documents (“ACP/ANSI Documents”) contained herein are developed through a voluntary consensus standards development process. ACP administered the process in accordance with the procedures of the American National Standards Institute (“ANSI”) to promote fairness in the development of consensus. This process brings together volunteers and/or seeks out the views of persons who have an interest in the topic covered by those ACP/ANSI Documents. The information in those ACP/ANSI Documents was considered technically sound by the consensus of persons engaged in the development and approval of those ACP/ANSI Documents at the time they were developed. Consensus does not necessarily mean that there is unanimous agreement among every person participating in the development of those ACP/ANSI Documents.

Notice and Disclaimer Concerning Accuracy of Information and Liability Concerning the Use of ACP Documents

Every effort has been made to assure the accuracy and reliability of the data and information contained in these Document; however, ACP does not write these Documents and it does not independently test, evaluate or verify the accuracy or completeness of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained in its Documents. ACP disclaims and makes no guaranty or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy or completeness of any information published herein.

Publications

ANSI/ACP 101-1-2021 The Small Wind Turbine Standard, click here.

ANSI/ACP 5000-1-2022 Wind Workforce Definitions,click here.

ANSI/ACP 5000-2-2022 Wind Technician Entry-Level Minimum Standard,click here.

ANSI/ACP 111-1-2022 Wind Turbine Sound Modeling, click here.

ANSI/ACP 61400-6-2023 Wind Energy Generation Systems – Part 6: Tower and foundation design requirements – Modified Adoption of IEC 61400-6, click here.

ANSI/AWEA 61400-11-2017 (R2023) Wind Turbine Generator Systems Part 11: Acoustic Noise Measurement Techinques, click here.

ANSI/AWEA 61400-13-2017 (R2023) Wind Turbine Part 13: Measurement of Mechanical Loads, click here.

ANSI/AWEA 61400-23-2017 (R2023) Wind Turbines Part 23: Full-Scale Structural Testing of Rotor Blades, click here.

ACP TR-1-2022 Wind Farm Power Performance Technical Report, click here.

ANSI/ACP 1000-2.1-2023 Rescue And Fall Protection Standard: Definitions And Nomenclatures, click here.

ANSI/ACP 1000-2.2-2023 Rescue And Fall Protection Standard: Rescue Training Requirements, click here.

ANSI/ACP 1000-2.3-2023 Rescue And Fall Protection Standard: Fall Protection Training Requirements, click here.

ANSI/ACP OCRP-1-2022 ACP Offshore Compliance Recommended Practices (OCRP) Edition 2, click here.

ANSI/ACP OCRP-3-202x ACP U.S. Offshore Wind Metocean Conditions Characterization Recommended Practices, click here.

ANSI/ACP OCRP-5-202x ACP Recommended Practices for Submarine Cables, click here.

ASCE/AWEA Recommended Practice for Large Land-based Wind Turbine Support Structures 2011, click here.