A new framework for responsible renewable energy development in the US

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Renewable energy projects powered by shared benefits

Host communities, local governments, energy buyers, and developers have a shared interest in advancing high-quality renewable energy development projects that create healthy environments, bring meaningful employment opportunities, and help modernize the grid.

REPPS is a voluntary, flexible framework that helps align project stakeholders on the planning processes and project benefits that matter most for each project.

How REPPS can help:

communities

  • Understand the menu of possibilities for participatory planning, benefits, and project features
  • Clarify your priorities for project features beyond existing zoning and permitting requirements

Energy Buyers

  • Source projects with strengthened local support that reduces the risk of delays or cancellations
  • Streamline procurement and contracting processes for the non-price criteria you value

Energy Developers

  • Clearly communicate the benefits of your specific development approaches
  • Gain certainty on what engagement and benefits practices matter most in each location

All Stakeholders

  • Provide a shared language and standards for proven best practices
  • Align expectations to smooth the path to project success

How to get involved with the REPPS testing period

From July 2026 through June 2027, renewable energy stakeholders are participating in a testing period by applying the framework to real-world projects and providing feedback.

Eligibility Conditions

During the testing period, REPPS is intended to be applied to projects with the following attributes:

  1. Technology type: Eligible technology types include renewable electricity (e.g., onshore wind, solar, energy storage), and renewable thermal technologies (e.g., solar thermal). Out of scope technologies include biomass, hydropower, nuclear, offshore wind, and concentrated solar.  
  2. Location: Project must be located in the United States or its territories, in a permanent location.  
  3. Minimize size: Project must have at least 3 MW of generation or storage capacity based on nameplate. 
  4. Legal compliance: Project partners must attest to adherence to laws applicable to the project. 

To sign up for updates or to join the testing period, complete the form below.

REPPS Sign Up Form

About the REPPS development process

REPPS was developed by Sustain Our Future Foundation (SOFF), The Nature Conservancy (TNC), and WattTime in partnership with the REPPS Steering Committee comprised of stakeholders from industry (renewable energy buyers and developers) and environmental and social impact organizations. Initial work began in 2024, and the full release of the REPPS framework is expected in 2027, following the current testing period.