Deciding to invest in renewable energy production can be a smart move for businesses and landowners in Texas. The state has a massive and growing demand for energy, and the natural environment is ideal for several kinds of renewable energy production, including wind...
How common is onshore wind energy?
When considering wind energy collection systems, there are two main types of systems that are in use. The first is a developed type of technology known as onshore wind energy. The other is offshore wind energy, and it is considered to be an expanding and emerging...
Could your neighbor stop you from installing turbines?
Energy production is big business in Texas. Many people negotiate leases for oil and gas extraction purposes. In fact, many people with such leases never even see a well installed on their property. The companies merely secure the right to extraction, should they...
Can Texas put a wind turbine in your backyard?
Wind energy is one of the forms that is going to help bring the country toward a more sustainable future. It focuses on using renewable wind power to energize homes and communities, but there are some issues with it. Wind turbines are large, and they can be unsightly....
It’s a hot one. Can solar and wind power keep up?
Enjoying the hot spell? If you’re on the Texas grid, you’re probably wondering whether supply will continue to meet demand in this record heat. The good news is that power companies continue to make investments in energy development here in Texas and New Mexico. A lot...
Texas now leads the nation in wind turbine capacity
If a wind energy company has contacted you about buying or leasing your land, you may be wondering if wind energy is a real option for delivering the power Texas and New Mexico need. Wind energy is making up an ever-greater share of our power capacity. In fact, the...
Wind power capacity hit all-time high in 2020, Texas a top state
2020 was a tremendous year for the wind energy industry, with record levels of wind farm commissioning, especially in the fourth quarter. Fully 16.9 GW of wind power was connected to the grid last year. In the fourth quarter alone, the amount of new grid-connected...
A wind farm could be a stable income producer for landowners
Texas is well on its way to being the "Energy State,” with multiple sources of energy actively being harvested in addition to traditional oil and gas. One of the fastest growing types of renewable energy is wind power, and Texas is well-positioned to capture it. Does...
Invited to a barbecue to discuss leasing land for a wind project?
Wind farms are big. They often involve groups of many landowners who all agree to lease their land for the same energy project. Since the land is connected, it’s common for these landowners to be related or closely acquainted, often for generations. How do you get 300...
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...
