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Oct 13, 20237 min read
Solar Farm Leasing in West Virginia
What Should Landowners Know About Solar Farm Development in West Virginia? As of September 2023, West Virginia is a promising state for...
Oct 12, 20238 min read
A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Lease Payments
Solar leases are popular among landowners who want to supplement their income by renting their land to a renewable energy company. The...
Oct 10, 20237 min read
Solar Farm Leasing in Virginia
Key Takeaways: Virginia's solar farm development is booming, offering landowners lucrative leasing opportunities. The leasing process...
Oct 5, 20234 min read
Wind Leases vs. Wind Easements
Leasing land for wind farms provides landowners with the opportunity to earn passive income on their land while contributing to the...
Oct 4, 20238 min read
Solar Farm Leasing in Ohio
Key Takeaways: Ohio is a leading state in solar farm development, with exponential growth due to renewable energy incentives. Landowners...
Sep 14, 20236 min read
6 Popular Wind Turbine Myths Debunked
Key Takeaways: Wind turbines are often believed to be a significant danger to wildlife; however, their impact on avian populations is...
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Mineral Rights Inheritance & Step-Up In Basis
What is a Step-Up In Basis for Inherited Mineral Rights? A Step-Up In Basis refers to the readjustment of the value of an asset to...
Aug 23, 20237 min read
Solar Farm Development & Leasing in Illinois
What Should Landowners Know About Solar Farm Development in Illinois? As of August 2023, Illinois is one of the most active states for...
Aug 11, 20231 min read
Get Your Free Solar Lease Estimate!
Have you ever wondered how much your land is worth for solar leasing? Check out LandGate’s Solar LandEstimate™! This is a free estimate...
Jul 27, 20234 min read
Exploring Types of Bedrock on Land
Curiosity often leads us to wonder about the mysteries hidden beneath the surface of our property. While we may be familiar with the...
Jul 12, 20234 min read
What is Geothermal Energy & How Can Landowners Monetize it?
Geothermal energy is a form of renewable energy derived from the heat stored beneath the Earth’s surface. We can tap into the heat...
Jul 7, 20236 min read
What is the Importance of Wind Speed?
Key Takeaways: Wind Speed Measurement : Wind speed is crucial for wind energy, measured in meters per second, miles per hour, or knots....
Jun 23, 20232 min read
Who Removes the Solar Panels When My Lease is Up?
Your property is important to you, and a renewable energy lease is a great way to make extra income off of your prized land while...
Jun 22, 20234 min read
Conservation Easements and Carbon Credit Opportunities
Under a conservation easement , the landowner voluntarily agrees to limit or prohibit certain activities on their property to preserve...
Jun 16, 20236 min read
Can I Sell my Wind Lease Royalties?
Wind Lease Royalties, Wind Royalties, Wind Turbine Royalties, Wind Rents, Wind Income Stream… these terms are one and the same: they...
Jun 8, 20235 min read
What is Solar Irradiance & How Does it Affect Solar Farms?
Solar irradiance refers to the power per unit area received from the sun in the form of electromagnetic radiation. It represents the...
May 28, 20232 min read
Overriding Royalty Interest Explained
To clear up some confusion, let’s first discuss the difference between a royalty interest and an overriding royalty interest. Royalty...
May 12, 20234 min read
Carbon Credits vs. Tax Credits: Financial Incentives for Renewable Energy
Key Takeaways: Carbon Credits vs. Tax Credits : Carbon credits are tradable permits allowing the emission of a specific amount of...
May 8, 20235 min read
Tax Appraisal vs Actual Value of Land
The value of land is an essential concept in the world of real estate, affecting property owners, investors, and developers. Land value...
Apr 24, 20233 min read
Landowners With a Carbon Lease: Restrictions or Implications
A carbon lease is an agreement between a landowner and a company, where the landowner is paid to store carbon on their property through...
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