Renewable Energy Leases

Type
Course
Date of Publication
July 7, 2021
Price
See Agrilife Learn

Overview

This course is for Texas landowners, and it examines the law regarding solar and wind leases in Texas. This will include a discussion of the key considerations when evaluating a wind or solar lease. If you are interested in more than one agricultural law topic, be sure to check out our Owning Your Piece of Texas course before purchasing this course.

Course Information

This course is a part of the larger Owning Your Piece of Texas course. The course examines the law regarding solar and wind leases in Texas. This will include a discussion of the key considerations when evaluating a wind or solar lease.

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of written leases
  • Identify the types of contracts to which the Statute of Frauds applies
  • List the three most common lease structures
  • Access publications providing average agricultural lease rates for Texas
  • Identify key terms to include in agricultural leases

*You will have access to this course for 1 year before your account is unenrolled. If you enroll in the full course, you will have access to all 10 modules for 2 years.*

Disclaimer: This online course is for educational purposes only, does not create an attorney-client relationship, and is not a substitute for competent legal advice by an attorney licensed in your state. The information provided is merely provided as general guidance.

This course comes with the online version of the handbook. A hard copy may be purchased by contacting Lacrecia at 806-677-5600 or emailing [email protected].

Looking for solutions in your county? Contact your local extension experts

More choices in Business & Community

  • Course

    The Farm Safety program is designed to increase agriculture producer’s awareness of the availability and benefits of farm safety programs and resources.

  • Course

    This course is for district and county clerks in Texas and meets requirements for clerks needing 1 hour of continuing education on fraudulent court documents and fraudulent document filings. Participants will review codes and definitions of fraud and understand the role of the clerk regarding fraudulent documents.

  • Course

    The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) can be difficult to administer. Employee situations can vary greatly and FMLA laws change frequently. This course provides an overview of the FMLA, the roles and responsibilities of both employers and employees, military leave and FMLA enforcement. (TDLR #28911)

  • Course

    The Generation Next curriculum targets new landowners, those who are inheriting land, or those who are looking to start a new agricultural operation on an existing ranch.

  • Course

    This course will help Tax Assessor-Collectors understand the duties for collecting motor vehicle sales tax, duties for remitting motor vehicle sales tax to the Comptroller, bonding requirements, procedures for retaining the annual commission, and records retention policies for documents related to these duties.

  • Course

    County Tax Assessor-Collectors, Deputies and their staff must continuously work to promote an ethical environment in the county tax office to avoid negative perceptions. This course defines ethics, reviews basic terms, ethical conduct and consequences of unethical behavior.