LANDOWNER AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Landowners and communities benefit from participation in wind and solar energy projects.
Additional Income
Renewable energy projects provide additional income. For example, land rights agreements are a reliable, long-term income source that can benefit landowners and their families for generations.
Clean Energy
Landowners are hosting clean, American-made energy that benefits their own communities. Renewable energy also reduces our country’s dependence on foreign oil. Other community benefits include substantial property tax payments, job creation and infrastructure investments.
Community Benefits
NextEra Energy Resources proudly supports the communities we serve. Our renewable energy projects generate significant tax revenue, create good jobs and stimulate community investment.
“By harvesting the wind, it’s increased the productivity of our farm and made our income much more stable. We aren’t quite as much at the mercy of the market.”
Richard Wilson, farmer
Calhan, Colorado
WIND FARMS
Specific Benefits for Farmers and Ranchers
Wind development complements farming and ranching operations. Wind farming is not only compatible with agriculture - it is fast becoming an important component of farm viability in many areas around the globe. Each turbine and access road takes about an acre of land out of production, leaving 98-99 percent of farmland free for other uses. Wind power acts as a drought-resistant cash crop for family farmers and ranchers. It provides a reliable, long-term source of income, regardless of the weather.
How Projects are Developed
We work with the community and follow standard processes to develop our projects.