Expert advice, tax credit updates, and the latest trends in solar energy across the Midwest
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Kansas has some of the best wind and solar resources in the US. Landowners across the state are earning $500–$1,500/acre on solar leases and $4,000–$9,000 per turbine on wind leases — often simultaneously on the same property.
Illinois's CEJA legislation has made it one of the most aggressive solar states in the Midwest. Landowners in central and southern Illinois are earning $600–$1,800/acre/year — some of the highest rates in the region.
Tennessee's solar market is booming thanks to TVA's solar program and massive corporate energy demand from Amazon, Apple, and Ford. Landowners in Middle and West Tennessee are earning $500–$1,400/acre annually on solar leases.
Kentucky's solar market is accelerating fast, driven by major manufacturing plant power demands and federal incentives. Rural landowners across the state are earning $500–$1,500/acre/year on long-term solar leases.
Texas leads the nation in solar development. Landowners across West Texas, the Panhandle, and South Texas are earning $600–$2,000+ per acre on 25–30 year leases. Here's everything you need to know.
Texas generates more wind energy than any other state. Landowners in the Panhandle and West Texas are earning $5,000–$10,000 per turbine per year on 30–50 year contracts while continuing to graze and farm their land.
Missouri landowners are earning $500–$1,500+ per acre annually by leasing their property for utility-scale solar farms. Here's the complete guide to how it works, what your land is worth, and how to get started.
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