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Resource Documents: Indiana (10 items)
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Wind energy lease
Author: Apex Clean Energy
Development Rent. In each year of the Development Period, an annual payment equal to the greater of: (i) $10.00 per acre of the Property; or (ii) $500.00. Operating Rent. For the first year of the Operations Period, an annual payment equal to the greater of: (i) $50.00 per acre of the Property; or (ii) $1,000.00. For each subsequent year of the Operations Period, this payment amount shall be adjusted upward for inflation in accordance with Section 5.14. Annual Turbine Host Payment. If one or . . .
More »Memorandum of Lease
Author: Apex Clean Energy
[Excerpts] No Interference. The Lease requires Landlord, during the Term of the Lease, not to cause nor permit any restriction or interference with: (a) the siting, permitting, construction, installation, maintenance, operation, replacement, or removal of Wind Facilities; (b) the flow of wind, wind speed or wind direction over the Property; (c) access over the Property to Wind Facilities; or (d) any other activities of Tenant permitted under the Lease. Term. The term of the Lease shall expire five (5) years after the Effective Date, . . .
More »Farmers vs. lakers: Agriculture, amenity, and community in predicting opposition to United States wind energy development
Author: Bessette, Douglas; and Mills, Sarah
Abstract Utility-scale wind energy is now the largest source of renewable electricity in the US. Wind energy’s continued growth remains contingent upon finding adequate resource potential and transmission capacity, along with communities willing to host turbines. While previous research on the social acceptance of wind has relied predominantly on case studies, resident surveys, and reviews of development practices and strategies, here we use a new method. We use a wind contention survey of energy professionals (n = 46) to assess . . .
More »Couple statements about reliability and cost
Author: Northern Indiana Public Service Company
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission: Cause 45159 [link] – Verified Direct Testimony of Andrew S. Campbell, Director of Regulatory Support & Planning, Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO) [link] Q18. How will reliability be maintained when the wind isn’t blowing? A18. NIPSCO will continue to dispatch its steam and gas fleet and other available wind generation, as well as purchase power from MISO, to meet customer demand and reliability needs throughout the term of the Roaming Bison Wind Energy PPA. This . . .
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