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The "PWA Penalty" Wave: Why Renewable Developers are Seeing Surprise IRS Notices
In the rush to capitalize on the 5x credit multiplier offered by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), many renewable energy developers and tax equity investors are now hitting a regulatory wall. As projects from the 2023–2024 vintage move through the tax cycle, the IRS has begun issuing significant penalties and late fees related to Prevailing Wage and Apprenticeship (PWA) non-compliance. What was intended to be a massive tax saving is, for some, turning into a costly administr
6 days ago2 min read


How Geography Defines Success Under the OBBB
In the early 2020s, renewable energy development was a game of "if". Today, in the wake of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) of 2025, it has become a game of "when." The IRA (inflation Reduction Act) was once the bedrock of the industry. The IRA is now six years old and significantly leaner. For energy developers, the OBBB has replaced broad incentives with a high-velocity survival race. With the July 4, 2026, "Begin Construction" deadline looming, the difference between a pr
Apr 273 min read


Agentic Workflows & Data: The Digital Gold of a New Era
In the current Artificial Intelligence gold rush, many enterprises are realizing a hard truth: public data is a commodity that often leads to hallucinations and inaccuracies. Feeding an AI agent general web-scraped data yields inaccurate results. For the energy and real estate sectors, high-stakes decision-making requires sophisticated, high-fidelity datasets. The future of work is defined by agentic workflows . While these workflows may integrate various platforms, their ult
Apr 25 min read


Comparing Electric Planning Areas: The Grid-First Approach to Site Selection
The North American grid is divided into three major synchronous interconnections: Eastern Interconnection, Western Interconnection, and ERCOT (Texas). Within those, many RTO/ISO regions serve as large planning jurisdictions (CAISO, PJM, MISO, ISO-NE, SPP, etc.).
Feb 236 min read


AI-Driven Site Selection for Data Centers and Energy: LandGate’s AI Data Agent
The future of infrastructure is being built by developers who can query the grid as easily as they query a search engine. By unifying proprietary data with natural language access and secure architecture, LandGate provides the high-fidelity intelligence layer required for precise capital deployment.
Feb 104 min read


Finding Opportunity in U.S. Canceled Power Generation Projects
The U.S. power sector is experiencing a growing disconnect between projected electricity demand and the generation capacity expected to meet it. While significant new power projects continue to be announced and proposed, a meaningful share is ultimately canceled before reaching construction or operation. In 2025 alone, approximately 1,800 power projects were canceled, a scale highlighted by late-year federal actions that suspended five major developments, including Vineyard
Jan 147 min read


Illinois Doubles Down on Renewables: Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act
The landscape for renewable energy in the Midwest just underwent a seismic shift. On January 8, 2026, Governor JB Pritzker signed the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability (CRGA) Act into law- a landmark piece of legislation that solidifies Illinois as the national vanguard for clean energy and grid modernization.
Jan 94 min read


The New Real Estate: Data Centers, Energy, & Infrastructure Development in the U.S.
The additional real estate market of Energy, Infrastructure, and Data Centers is estimated at $13.095 trillion market asset value as of Feb 2025, and is estimated to grow to $19 trillion in 2030, and $27 trillion in 2035. This market is now entirely part of real estate, in what we refer to as “New Real Estate”.
Jan 214 min read


Comparing Existing Wind Lease Economics Against New Site Potential
The wind energy landscape in the U.S. is maturing, and with a significant portion of early-era wind farms approaching 20-30 years of...
Oct 10, 20254 min read


De-risking Renewable Investments: A Developer's Guide
Renewable energy projects promise substantial returns, but they come with unique challenges that can derail even the most promising...
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Solutions for the Top Wind Farm Developers in the US
Wind farm developers face a multitude of challenges that can impact the growth and profitability of their operations. While wind energy offers a promising avenue for sustainable power generation, developers must navigate a complex array of challenges to successfully bring their projects to fruition.
Aug 5, 20256 min read


LandGate® spurs data center development in rural Colorado County and beyond
Change isn't just coming—it's here! At LandGate®, we're thrilled to share some groundbreaking news that marks a significant step forward...
Jul 11, 20252 min read


Transforming the Energy Workflow with Available Transfer Capacity (ATC) Data
Available Transfer Capacity (ATC) data has emerged as one of the most important factors in the energy workflow, particularly in identifying potential areas for utility scale renewable energy projects and streamlining injection studies with upgrade cost analysis.
Jul 9, 20256 min read


Unmasking Critical Energy Infrastructure Information (CEII)
The energy sector has long operated under clouds of uncertainty. Developers make million-dollar site selections based on incomplete grid...
Jul 8, 20257 min read


Understanding the Impact of the Proposed Changes to the Inflation Reduction Act
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was a massive legislative step designed to promote clean energy, reduce carbon emissions, and provide businesses with opportunities for sustainable growth. However, recent developments have introduced significant amendments in the form of the "One Big Beautiful Bill." These proposed changes to the Inflation Reduction Act, if enacted, could alter the landscape of tax credits and incentives tied to renewable energy and infrastructure developm
Jun 4, 20253 min read


The Future for Renewable Energy Developers: Trends & Innovations
The future of renewable energy is a dynamic landscape, teeming with exciting prospects and groundbreaking innovations for the...
Apr 18, 20257 min read


LandGate’s Open Marketplace Enables the Buying and Selling of Land Resources
A long-standing gap has existed between energy companies and property owners concerning the value of land resources. Landowners often don't know the worth of their mineral, solar, wind, or other property rights. LandGate emerged in 2016 to address this market inefficiency.
Apr 10, 20254 min read


Available Capacity: A Guide to Understanding Transfer and Offtake Capacity Calculations
When planning large-scale energy or data center projects, understanding transfer and offtake capacity is critical. These calculations determine how much power can flow efficiently through the grid or be utilized on-site without exceeding infrastructure limits. Yet, for many developers, navigating the complexities of available capacity can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down the essentials of transfer and offtake capacity calculations, giving energy and data center dev
Apr 2, 20253 min read


The Future of the Inflation Reduction Act Under the 2025 Administration
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game-changer for renewable energy developers, offering significant incentives and funding to...
Nov 27, 20246 min read


Lessons Learned and Best Practices for Energy Developer Tax Credits
How to Successfully Leverage the IRA for Renewable Energy Tax Credits A Collaboration between KPMG and LandGate Navigating the financial...
Oct 3, 20247 min read
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