About the Course
Introduction
This CLE course will provide counsel with a review of deal structures and legal and practical challenges in drafting and negotiating a solar lease. The panel will outline considerations for counsel to maximize benefits and minimize risks in a solar leasing opportunity.
Description
Creative business and leasing structures and supportive legislation have generated increased interest by developers in leasing private and public property for solar projects. Solar projects provide revenue opportunities for property owners. Projects are developed on commercial rooftops, bodies of water, parking lots, and vacant tracts of land.
Critical issues in structuring and negotiating solar leases include type of agreement, lease payments, lease structure and term, mineral and other third-party interests, insurance, maintenance, repairs, access, system removal and restoration, and lender rights.
Listen as our authoritative panel discusses essential considerations to weigh before entering into a lease as well as the components of a solar lease. The webinar will offer best practices for negotiating and structuring the lease agreement.
Presented By
Over the last 30 years of his career, Mr. Deatherage has focused his practice on energy, environment, water, and climate change. As a partner in nationally known large law firms, he has worked with clients to solve regulatory challenges and to capitalize on emerging technologies such as renewable energy, energy efficiency, blockchain, artificial intelligence and energy storage. Mr. Deatherage now has his own law firm, bringing his innovative approach to environmental, energy, and business matters for companies, investment funds, and startups. He represents individuals and businesses in negotiating contracts, forming business entities, and various other aspects of business law.
Mr. Holsinger is the founder of Holsinger Law, LLC. His efforts have been recognized in the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many others. Mr. Holsinger has represented many landowners in negotiating wind and solar leases. He previously served as an Assistant Director at the Colorado Department of Natural Resources and in Washington, D.C. for Members of Colorado’s Congressional Delegation. Mr. Holsinger is an active pilot and holds a world speed record in aviation. He currently serves as Chairman of the Colorado Aeronautical Board.
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This 90-minute webinar is eligible in most states for 1.5 CLE credits.
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Date + Time
- event
Thursday, December 19, 2024
- schedule
1:00 p.m. ET./10:00 a.m. PT
- Lease, license, or easement
- Perspectives from both parties
- Drafting and negotiating key provisions
- Current trends
The panel will review these and other noteworthy issues:
- What structures are suitable for a solar project--and what are the benefits and risks of each?
- What are the issues that arises when negotiating payment terms?
- What are best practices to maximize your clients' financial benefit from a solar lease?
- What are the different views and interests of a landlord versus a tenant?
- What are best practices to avoid common pitfalls in negotiating a solar lease?
