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February 12, 2025

Case Studies in Solar Development on Public Land Webinar
How to Identify Property Contamination

Join Craig Kaiser & Karlen Beitman to learn techniques to assess potential property contamination and methods for evaluating environmental risks. Discover how different government agencies are using LandGate to use remediated land for renewable energy development. Understand the importance of Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessments (ESA) and learn how to leverage LandGate's data to conduct a preliminary Phase 1 ESA with the click of a button. Navigate the impacts of property contamination property value and transactions for landowners and realtors.

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We're always looking for unique, diverse perspectives on renewable energy development, property management, and real estate investing from all corners of the real estate and land industries. If you'd like to join us as a panelist or presenter on future webinars, reach out to us at real-estate@landgate.com.

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Maximizing Your Solar Potential & Securing the Best Deals
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Maximizing Your Solar Potential & Securing the Best Deals

Brooke Gooding, VP of Real Estate at LandGate, and Wayne Dunson, Land Broker from National Land Realty, discussed the factors that landowners and land professionals should understand when assessing property for solar potential! We also had the unique opportunity to hear from Wayne Dunson's client and landowner, Mike T., who was a client he helped get a solar lease deal on his property! Curious to discover your property's potential for solar? Get a free property report: https://bit.ly/3OtNXKf Do you want to be able to perform your own due diligence on properties? Subscribe to LandApp: https://bit.ly/4bq0ngi Video sections 00:00 - 00:48 - Introduction to the Webinar 00:49 - 03:14 - What LandGate Offers Real Estate Professionals & Property Owners 03:15 - 06:09 - Land Criteria for Solar Energy Development 06:10 - 12:44 - Introducing Wayne Dunson: Real Estate Professional Utilizing LandGate’s Marketplace 12:45 - 13:30 - How to Negotiate Potential Solar Leases 13:31 - 23:17 - Identifying Electrical Infrastructure on Property 23:18 - 24:45 - Entering an Option Period: Due Diligence for Energy Developers 24:46 - 26:52 - Having a Real Estate Professional with Solar Lease Experience is Important! 26:53 - 30:50 - Working with Your Neighbors Can Help Secure a Solar Lease 30:51 - 32:35 - The Role of an Attorney in a Solar Lease Agreement 32:36 - 34:15 - The Risks of Over Negotiating a Solar Lease 34:16 - 37:48 - You Cannot Block Out a Mineral Owner with a Solar Lease 37:49 - 41:20 - Wayne’s Biggest Challenge During the Solar Lease Process 41:21 - 45:00 - Mike’s Biggest Challenge During the Solar Lease Process 45:01 - 46:50 - Another Option: Agrivoltaics! 46:51 - 48:15 - Why Mike Was Interested in Solar Leasing 48:16 - 49:44 - What Stage Are Mike & Wayne in for the Solar Lease 49:45 - 53:02 - The Power of Negotiating Terms in a Solar Lease 53:03 - 1:05:19 - How Many Acres is Enough Acres? How Do Renewable State Incentives Play a Role in Solar Development? #renewableenergy #solarenergy #solarfarm #solar #realestateagent #landowners #generationalwealth #propertyinvestment #landinvestment
All About Solar
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All About Solar

How much do you know about solar energy and solar leasing? How much do you know about your land's potential for solar production? Craig Kaiser, President & Co-Founder of LandGate, answers these questions and more during our All About Solar webinar meant to educate landowners and potential land buyers about solar leasing. Want to learn more? Get a free property report: https://bit.ly/3OtNXKf Video Sections: 00:00 - 03:30 - Introduction of LandGate & Housekeeping mentions 03:31 - 06:43 - How Much Land Do Solar Developers Look For? 06:44 - 14:40 - How Long Are Solar Leases Typically? 14:41 - 16:15 - How Do I Get in Touch with Interested Solar Energy Developers? 16:16 - 20:23 - What Do Solar Leases Pay? Are There Royalty Payments? 20:24 - 20:47 - Specific Functionality Question 20:48 - 23:07 - Inflation Adjustments for Solar Leases 23:08 - 24:05 - Can I Get a Solar Lease For My Rental Properties? 24:06 - 27:45 - Is There a Termination Payment Clause in Solar Leases? 27:46 - 28:58 - Will Solar Developers Cut Down Trees for a Potential Site? 28:59 - 31:14 - What if I Have A Lot of Acreage But I’m Far From Electrical Infrastructure? 31:15 - 31:57 - Is It Hard to Get An Escalator to Match the Inflation Number? 31:58 - 35:13 - How Can a Solar Lease Impact the Sale of the Property in the Future? 35:14 - 37:20 - What Are the Major Factors That Affect the Price Per Acre for a Solar Lease? 37:21 - 40:15 - How Do You Vet a Solar Developer? 40:16 - 44:10 - Do I Need an Attorney to Look at My Solar Lease Before I Say Yes? 44:11 - 53:10 - What Can You Do During Your Solar Lease Exactly? 53:11 - 59:23 - How Does LandGate Help Landowners? 59:24 - 01:02:10 - What If I Only On the Surface Rights and the Mineral Rights Owner Isn’t Cooperating with the Solar Lease Process? 01:02:11 - 01:04:26 - What Lease Pays More: Solar, Wind, or Battery Storage? 01:04:27 - 01:05:12 - Can You Provide a List of Reputable Developers? 01:05:13 - 01:09:35 - What Type of Properties do Solar Developers Look for? 01:09:36 - 01:10:49 - Are There Realtors Who Are Knowledgeable About Solar Leases? 01:10:50 - 01:18:53 - Why Do Renewable Energy Developers Lease Land and Not Buy it? 01:18:54 - 01:19:50 - Expanding on the Conversation About Generating Income on Property 01:19:51 - 01:20:50 - Upcoming Webinar & Where to Find Webinar Recordings 01:20:51 - 01:41:08 - Rapid Fire Answers to Questions to Wrap Up
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