Carbon Credits Explained Carbon credits, also known as carbon offsets, are measurable emission reductions from certified climate action projects. They reduce, remove or avoid greenhouse gas emissions. A carbon credit gives the right to emit one metric ton of carbon dioxide. This is done by assigning an area of land to sequester the carbon, for …
Who leases water rights? Landowners can lease their water rights to others who need water for various purposes, such as irrigation, industrial processes, or municipal water supply. This can be a way for landowners to generate additional income from their property. The terms of a water lease will vary depending on the specific situation, but …
Community and commercial solar farms both participate in solar energy but on different scales. Commercial solar projects are much larger compared to community solar projects. Clean energy is a new initiative for many states across the country and welcomes both community and commercial solar farms. Community Solar Farms A community solar farm is a solar …
With a recent spike in green initiatives, the act of removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from our atmosphere is picking up steam. Selling carbon credits from carbon offsets on your land is a way to participate in this new initiative. As pressure increases on corporations to become more environmentally conscious, private land is becoming an appealing …
Agrivoltaics is the practice of combining agricultural land use with solar panel installations, allowing both to operate on the same land. Solar farms can be very off-putting to landowners who still find use for their land in other agricultural ways. Agrivoltaics bridges the gap between energy developers looking for land and landowners looking for more …
You may be looking to make additional income from your land on a renewable energy lease, but how do you know if your parcel has met land requirements for a wind farm? Landowners often wonder if their land qualifies for a wind lease. We go over some must-haves if you want to put wind turbines …
Carbon credits are a type of tradable permit that allows the holder to emit a certain amount of greenhouse gasses, typically carbon dioxide. The goal of carbon credits is to incentivize organizations to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gasses by imposing a cost on those emissions. Landowners are able to lease their carbon credits to …
Electric vehicle (EV) charging and battery storage are types of energy sources that landowners can lease a section of their land for to generate passive income. Vehicle charging has become much more popular with the increase of electric vehicle sales. This has led to the increase of need for EV charging stations. Battery energy storage …
Inheriting farmland, or just a large acreage of land, can be stressful if you have no idea what to do. There are many options that landowners have if they are inheriting land. For a quick option, landowners can sell the land and make a quick buck. However, there are many passive income routes that will …
Now that you’ve decided to list your land, it’s time to choose an online listing platform that will lead you to the right lessee or buyer! As the #1 marketplace for leasing and selling land and its resources, LandGate has the tools, connections, and nation-wide data needed for successful deals! Where You Should List Your …