ANSI Officially Approves Two New SEIA Standards on Consumer Protection and Operations and Maintenance - CleanTechnica

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has officially approved two new American National Standards developed by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) focused on consumer protection and operations and maintenance for solar and energy storage projects. These standards, ANSI/SEIA 401-2025 and ANSI/SEIA 301-2025, aim to professionalize the solar and storage industry by setting national guidelines for ethical sales practices, consumer disclosures, technician training, and system maintenance. ANSI/SEIA 401 emphasizes training for sales personnel to ensure transparent communication of contract terms and technology details to customers, while ANSI/SEIA 301 focuses on educating technicians in system upkeep to maximize performance, safety, and grid resilience. SEIA developed these standards through a collaborative process involving diverse stakeholders across the solar value chain, including manufacturers, installers, financiers, consumer advocates, and government agencies. To facilitate industry adoption, SEIA is launching an online platform providing access to these standards and implementation resources. Additionally, SEIA plans to