Community solar and distributed generation projects are growing rapidly across the country, offering landowners a different type of opportunity than utility-scale development. This webinar explains how community solar works, who benefits, and what landowners should know if they’re approached for a project. We’ll cover the policy landscape state by state, typical project sizes and acreage […]
A comprehensive session preparing landowners for lease negotiations with an agricultural attorney’s perspective. Covers the critical provisions landowners should examine before signing any renewable energy lease, including payment terms, land use restrictions, assignment clauses, decommissioning requirements, and the often-overlooked details that can make or break a 25-40 year agreement. Brianna brings expertise in what to […]
A farmer-to-farmer look at integrating livestock grazing with solar installations. Josh Bennett shares real-world experience with cattle grazing under and around panels, covering practical logistics, vegetation management benefits, lease provisions that enable dual use, and honest lessons learned from combining agriculture with energy production. Presenter: Josh Bennett, Huwa Enterprises Bradley Heins, Extension Specialist – University […]
Understanding what makes land attractive for renewable energy development helps landowners evaluate their property’s potential and negotiate from a position of knowledge. This session covers proximity to transmission, terrain, soil conditions, land use conflicts, and the technical factors developers analyze during site selection. Presenters: Natalie Rodriguez, GIS Consultant – REFA Jeff Risley, Executive Director – REFA […]