MN HF3551

Wind easement agreements have an initial term of three years from the date the landowner signs, with developers able to extend for an additional five years upon meeting specific conditions including secured interconnection agreements and renewable energy standard compliance.

Wind project developers must provide written proof of continuing compliance with easement requirements within 30 days of receiving a written request from the landowner.

Wind easement agreements must include a cover letter in at least 12-point type warning that the agreement may bind land for up to eight years before turbine operation and up to additional years once operational, and advising landowners to consult attorneys.

Developers who fail to meet subdivision requirements have 30 days from written notice of default to come into compliance; failure to cure results in termination of the wind easement agreement.

Wind easement agreements may be extended beyond the initial eight-year period if the project is owned by a utility with a valid building permit and current power purchase agreement, with the extension term equaling the shorter of those two documents.