Navigating Solar Lease Agreements and the Solar Development Process: A Program for NY Farmers and Rural Landowners
- Tuesday, October 26, 2021, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Landowners, especially farmland owners and farm operators, are being approached to lease farmland to a solar energy company. Before signing on the dotted line, everyone is encouraged to understand how the process actually works. Most often, once a contract is signed, it and the terms it contains are binding.
Join Seneca County CCE for Navigating Solar Leases and the Solar Development Process, an in-person meeting for farmers and rural landowners to answer questions about solar leasing. The Tuesday, October 26, 2021, program will feature several live, virtual presentations by industry experts to help participants navigate the solar development process, make informed decisions, and negotiate solar lease agreements.
Please indicate your preference in-person or virtual attendance when you register. Seneca CCE will host in their office conference room located on the 3rd Floor in the Main Street Shop Centre, Waterloo. Parking is available in the back of the building. Per CDC and Local Health Department COVID-19 guidance in-person participants will be asked to wear a mask at all times except when eating or drinking.
AGENDA
9:30-10:15am: Understanding the Solar Development Process and What Solar Companies are Looking For. Presented by Loren Pruskowski, Owner, Ecolegacy Values. Loren is also the general contractor installing a solar array on his Guilderland, New York farm.
10:15-11:00am: Understanding Solar Lease Agreements and Tips for Negotiating a Contract. Presented by Scott Kurkoski, Assistant Managing Partner, Levene, Gouldin & Thompson, LLP. Scott got his start representing landowners in the fracking industry and has spent years assisting farmers and rural landowners in negotiating contracts with Solar companies.
11:00-11:30am: Q&A with Morning Presenters
11:30am-12:30pm: Break
12:30-1:30pm: How Municipal Regulations Affect Solar Development Opportunities at the Local Level. Presented by Jeffrey Kehoe, NYS Department of Ag and Markets. Learn how local communities can best prepare for managing the huge influx of solar company demand for land.
Fee
Free
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Location
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Last updated October 13, 2021