Illinois Attorney for Wind Energy Legal Issues
Wind energy presents a unique economic development opportunity in rural communities throughout Illinois. Rural landowners, municipalities and business owners have opportunities to own wind-generating facilities or to lease property to energy companies for construction of wind energy plants.
Without an experienced attorney working to protect your legal and financial interests, you may risk entering into a wind energy deal with an energy utility that does not fully exploit the opportunities available to you.
Serving Municipal and Business Clients in Illinois and the Midwest
Contact the Kelty Law Offices Today
At the Kelty Law Offices located in Springfield, attorney Tom Kelty has over 40 years' experience representing local governments and business owners in every manner of legal issue that arises during the operation of a municipality or business. At our law firm we have the experience to understand the complex wind energy-related issues you face. We commit ourselves to explaining legal options and strategies clearly and counseling our clients with full disclosure to help them make the best decision for their individual needs.
Wind Energy Opportunities in Rural Illinois
In Illinois, as in all other states, providing reliable, cost-efficient energy is a high-priority. Illinois seems to be ahead of the curve in wind energy generation, although there is much room for expansion and additional wind energy facilities. The American Wind Energy Association reports that the United States wind energy capacity exceeds 16,000 kilowatt hours. It is estimated that future construction of wind turbines and development of wind energy capacity in Illinois could exceed 9,000 kilowatt hours.
These possibilities for wind energy development present unique economic development opportunities in rural communities throughout Illinois, either through ownership of wind-generating facilities or through the leasing of public property on which they can be constructed.
At the Kelty Law Offices, we have extensive experience in all the areas of law relevant in wind energy development:
- Municipal law
- Zoning law and permits
- Business law and transactions
- Contract negotiation
- Land use planning
- Real estate law, including negotiating real estate easements and land or energy leases
Municipalities interested in the economic development opportunities presented by wind energy development may contact the Kelty Law Offices for a detailed report that examines direct ownership of wind energy facilities in Illinois with a focus on rural communities, including cities, villages and landowners looking for assistance in how to learn to benefit from this opportunity.
Contact Us
Local governments throughout Illinois who are seeking legal counsel on the issue of whether to turn to wind energy as an economic development opportunity are encouraged to consult with the Kelty Law Offices. Our office is open Monday to Thursday from 8:30 to noon and 1 to 5, as well as Fridays from 8:30 to 1. Contact us today for more information and a clear explanation from an experienced lawyer of current and upcoming opportunities.
