Solar Energy
Solar energy development projects on BLM-managed public lands are authorized as rights-of-way under Title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended
What Landowners Need to Know about Solar Leases | Phelps
More and more landowners are being approached by developers seeking to lease their properties for the development of solar energy facilities—a trend that will continue as state and local
2024 OVERVIEW OF STATE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR
In response to this continued rapid growth, many state and local governments have continued to pursue opportunities to limit or outright ban such development for a multitude of reasons.
AES'' Renewable Energy Land Lease Opportunities
Landowners receive many benefits when entering into a solar, wind, or storage land lease with AES. We work with both landowners and communities to expand the positive impact and economic benefits of
Rights-of-Way, Leasing, and Operations for Renewable Energy
This final rule will update the BLM''s procedures governing the BLM''s administration of rights-of-way issued under Title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act (FLPMA),
Converting Forests to Solar Facilities: Causes, Potential, and
We evaluate the current land use footprint of solar facilities in the United States and land use conversions to support solar production. We examine the policy structures that currently
State lawmaker questions DNR''s proposed lease of forest land for
But the latest proposal by the DNR to lease 420 acres of state-managed forest land near Gaylord for a solar development has blown up into a controversy, and has some — especially the
Solar Leases: Clearing Matters of Title During Solar Developer Due
The first concern of one''s ability to enter into a solar development lease is the status of their title, and how much work it will take to make it sufficient to transfer a solar PV leasehold.
Solar Project Property Rights: Securing Long-Term Land Control for
This chapter of The Law of Solar Guide offers essential insights for developing and operating low-maintenance, high-return solar projects while navigating complex real property matters.
Property Rights & Clean Energy
Federal government should protect private property rights to site clean energy projects. Solar is often built on farmland because it is flat and cleared—two characteristics suitable for solar energy as it