Introduction to Solar Leasing
Aug. 13, 2024
7-8:30 p.m.
Council on Aging/MSU Extension building
215 Division
Hersey, MI 49639
This 1.5-hour program is for farmers and landowners that would like to learn more about land leasing. Within the last 5-10 years, leasing land for solar energy development has increased. This program will cover basic elements found in most leases and focus on solar leasing. Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions. Anyone with interest can attend.
Paul Gross, MSU Extension (retired) will cover comment elements in land lease agreements and will focus in on key landowner considerations for solar leases. Participants will learn key “lessons” from nearby Isabella County where Mr. Gross was instrumental in helping landowners negotiate renewable energy lease terms as a group.
Attorney Trent Hilding (Montcalm County) will discuss legal considerations for solar land leasing. Mr. Hilding is a farmer and specializes in agricultural law, business law, and estate planning.
Cost: $15.00
Accommodations
Michigan State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the event contact two weeks prior to the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Contact Information
For more information about this event, contact Mary Reilly, MSU Extension (based in Manistee County) at reillym8@msu.edu or 231-889-4277 ext. 1.This educational program was identified as a need during the MSU Extension/Osceola Planning Commission solar planning project done in spring of 2024.