Explore the complexities of developing wind energy projects on federal lands, including navigating rights-of-way processes, complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and addressing
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Currently, about 5 percent of total producing utility-scale wind energy capacity in the United States is generated from facilities on public lands. Building and operating a wind energy facility on public lands
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Consolidated, accessible, and easy to understand, this information resource focuses on land-based wind energy from the community perspective and examines siting-related impacts and mitigation strategies.
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In Colorado, a wind energy right (i.e., the right to capture and use the kinetic energy of the wind) is not severable from the surface estate; however, like other rights to use the surface estate, a wind energy
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Applications for wind energy, and solar energy, and gen-tie projects may be processed and authorized as rights-of-way under Title V of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended,
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As the demand for renewable energy accelerates, wind projects have become a vital component of sustainable development strategies. However, successfully implementing these
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Explore the nuances of wind energy land use regulations and their impact on project development.
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Explore the legal aspects of wind energy projects, including regulations, land use, environmental compliance, contracts, and emerging legal trends in energy law.
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Wind development relies on private contract law between developers and landowners, formalized through a Wind Energy Lease or Easement Agreement. These agreements secure the developer''s
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Explore essential aspects of wind farm land use regulations within wind energy law, including zoning, permitting, setbacks, and legal responsibilities for stakeholders.
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