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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 23, 20237 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...
Aug 11, 20231 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 27, 20234 min read

What are my Mineral Rights Worth?
Mineral owners often rely on nearby sales prices, or buyer offers, as a measure of their mineral rights value. This puts mineral owners...
Jul 21, 20232 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 12, 20234 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....
Jul 7, 20236 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 23, 20232 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 22, 20234 min read

USDA Grants for Renewable Energy Under the IRA
Renewable energy developers pursuing innovative solutions now have new funding opportunities intended to incentivize and expand clean...
Jun 22, 20234 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 16, 20236 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...
Jun 8, 20235 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 28, 20232 min read

Intro to LMP & PPA for Energy Development
What is LMP? In the context of energy development and finance, "LMP data" typically refers to "Locational Marginal Price" data....
May 19, 20235 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 12, 20234 min read

Analyzing Interconnection Queues & Property Site Control
Industry-leading technology on the front lines of new energy project data With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the...
May 11, 20234 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...
May 8, 20235 min read


Unsolicited Offers for Oil and Gas Mineral Rights
Did you get a letter in the mail offering to buy your minerals? It happens all the time…unsolicited offer letters somehow make their way...
May 8, 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...
Apr 24, 20233 min read

How to Use AI to Make a Listing Description
Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be a helpful tool for landowners to use when writing a listing description for their land listings....
Apr 20, 20234 min read

Do You Know Your Options for Inheriting Farmland?
Key Takeaways: Inheriting farmland offers various options for landowners to consider, ranging from immediate sale to long-term income...
Mar 21, 20238 min read
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