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		<title>Wind Option and Wind Energy Lease Agreement</title>
		<link>http://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wind-option-and-wind-energy-lease-agreement/</link>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 18:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Atlantic Wind</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[This WIND OPTION AND WIND ENERGY LEASE AGREEMENT (this &#8220;Agreement&#8221;) is made, dated and effective as of the Effective Date (defined below), by and between Landowner (as defined below) and Atlantic Wind, LLC, an Oregon Limited Liability Company (&#8220;Lessee&#8221;). 2.2 Wind Facilities Layout Plan. Prior to the commencement of construction of the Wind Power Facilities described in Section 3.2.3, Lessee shall provide to Landowner a plan indicating the proposed location of the Wind Power Facilities, which Wind Power Facilities shall .&#160;.&#160;.]]></description>
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		<title>Wind Farm Easement Agreement</title>
		<link>http://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wind-farm-easement-agreement/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 23:02:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>FPL Energy</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[This Agreement relates to the wind-powered electrical power generation and transmission project known as the &#8220;Randolph Wind Energy Center&#8221; to be located in Columbia County, Wisconsin. [excerpts:] When installing, maintaining or removing the nacelle and rotor from any Wind Turbine, whether located on or off of Owner&#8217;s Property, this Construction Easement also shall permit workers to do the following: (a) (for the purpose of securing tag lines) travel on foot or in a pickup truck, SUV, small forklift or other .&#160;.&#160;.]]></description>
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		<title>From One Wisconsin Farmer to Another</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 21:49:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Steinich, Gary</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[This is an open letter to Wisconsin farmers who are considering signing a wind lease to host turbines on your land. Before you sign, I’d like to tell you about what happened to our family farm after we signed a contract with a wind developer. In 2002, a wind developer approached my father about signing a lease agreement to place a MET tower on our land. My father was in his 70’s at the time. The developer did a good .&#160;.&#160;.]]></description>
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		<title>Wind Turbine Land Agent</title>
		<link>http://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wind-turbine-land-agent/</link>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 Apr 2011 16:44:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>kitfox8532</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello, my name is Gary Hoopdeedoopdee and I represent the Acme wind turbine company from Spain. Hi, my name is Jim — what can I do for you? I have a great opportunity for you. I want to lease your land to put up a wind turbine. I only need one-quarter on an acre for the turbine and I will pay you a nominal fee. I have a simple eighty-five-page lease for you, so just sign on the dotted line. .&#160;.&#160;.]]></description>
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		<title>Know the facts before you sign!</title>
		<link>http://www.wind-watch.org/documents/know-the-facts-before-you-sign/</link>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jan 2011 23:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Informed Farmers Coalition</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[The Informed Farmers Coalition is a group of Lee County and Bureau County landowners and citizens whose goal is to spread awareness of all facts concerning wind farm development in the area. The Money Facts Wind plants lower property values. “At present time, anecdotal data indicates that wind turbines have a depressing effect on nearby land values and are a drag on the ag real estate market. Most recent anecdotal data from Illinois indicates that assessed value on farmland is .&#160;.&#160;.]]></description>
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		<title>Enxco letter requesting neighbor&#8217;s wind rights</title>
		<link>http://www.wind-watch.org/documents/enxco-letter-requesting-neighbors-wind-rights/</link>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:56:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enxco</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[This letter was received by a landowner in Indiana (available here by courtesy of Citizens for the Preservation of Rural Boone County): As you may know, Enxco has been working to develop a wind energy project in western Boone County. We&#8217;ve been discussing the project with landowners in the area and the support has been outstanding! In fact, more than 55 landowners representing over 10,800 aces have made contractual commitments to the project. Youa re receiving this letter because your .&#160;.&#160;.]]></description>
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		<title>Wind Easement (lease) &#8211; Interstate Power and Light</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2010 22:52:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Interstate Power and Light Company</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[Recording Requested by and When Recorded Mail to: Interstate Power and Light Company Attention: Millie Peterson, Wind Energy Dev. 200 First Street S.E. Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401-1409 WIND EASEMENT This Wind Easement (&#8220;Easement&#8221;) is made effective as of the _____ day of __________, 2008 (the &#8220;Effective Date&#8221;), by and among ____________________, a(n) __________ (limited liability company / corporation) (hereinafter &#8220;Grantor&#8221;) and Interstate Power and Light Company, an Iowa corporation and its assigns (hereinafter &#8220;Grantee&#8221;). In consideration of the following covenants .&#160;.&#160;.]]></description>
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		<title>Wind farm land lease</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Enxco (Power Partners Midwest)</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[This &#8220;Wind farm land lease&#8221; is from Enxco, in the guise of Power Partners Midwest, operating in Tippecanoe County, Indiana. Download original document: &#8220;Enxco Wind Farm Lease&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Easements agreement</title>
		<link>http://www.wind-watch.org/documents/easements-agreement/</link>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Invenergy</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[This &#8220;Agreement Regarding Easements&#8221; is from Invenergy Wind Development operating in Montgomery, Fountain, and Tippecanoe Counties, Indiana. Download original document: &#8220;Invenergy Agreement Regarding Easements&#8221;]]></description>
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		<title>Wind Turbine Lease Considerations for Landowners</title>
		<link>http://www.wind-watch.org/documents/wind-turbine-lease-considerations-for-landowners/</link>
		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 12:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Aakre, Dwight; and Haugen, Ron</dc:creator>
		<description><![CDATA[February 2010, North Dakota State University Extension Service &#8211; Wind Farm Development Contracts Legal, binding contracts are necessary Before a contract is signed, terms are negotiable Upon signing, you have given written approval of all provisions First Rule of Contracts: Contracts reflect the interests of the party that writes the contract Second Rule of Contracts: Seek competent legal advice before signing Landowners&#8217; Options to Participate in Wind Energy Development Lease land to a wind project Be a partner in a .&#160;.&#160;.]]></description>
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