This document lists a variety of useful resources related to wind energy lease and easement agreements. We will regularly update this document when we find new resources.
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The Wind Easement Workgroup developed a list of recommended policies and practices for facilitating orderly and sustainable wind energy development. These policies are designed to protect landowners, enhance economic development opportunities in wind energy, and broaden access to wind energy market information.
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This short paper summarizes published information about compensation packages for landowners and discusses the factors that seem to drive compensation levels. It also highlights several more detailed stories about land agreements for specific projects around the country.
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This expanded document covers wind energy land leases as well as wind energy easements and features updated information on provisions, recommendations, and items to watch out for.
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This is a summary of Windustry's Leases and Easements Project. Click on the link below to read the summary.
If you think you have a sufficient understanding of your land and your wind resource, you can invite conversations with developers.
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This article from the Wind Powering America program is designed to assist in agricultural outreach efforts. The article gives a quick run down of things landowners should consider before entering into a lease or easement agreement with a wind developer.
Kas Brothers Plant 25-Year Cash Crop This Season: Wind Power
Minnesota Wind Breakthrough
