If you have been contacted by an oil or gas pipeline company, a wind farm developer or a solar array developer, you may wonder if the lease you authorize will allow you to continue using your land. A single parcel of land could conceivably contain a pipeline or well,...
What’s distinct about wind leases compared to other energy leases?
The geographical size of the project, for one thing. Even the smallest wind farms typically cover tens of thousands of acres, and that means that multiple landowners will almost certainly be involved. In many cases, this means going into business with family members...