https://www.firstmiledevelopment.com/contact daily 0.75 2025-06-09 https://www.firstmiledevelopment.com/landowners daily 0.75 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1646097896862-ZGLEYSZZWRNW19BEQMKP/GettyImages-471746409.jpg Landowners - Development Phase (3-6 years) During this phase the project will have minimal impact on your property. You will be paid annual option payments that are calculated on a per acre basis. Some landowners may host meteorological towers on their property during this period that would come with additional compensation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1646098074097-G8XEGWDQNTUPUG625XLV/GettyImages-928197382.jpg Landowners - Construction Phase (1-2 years) Construction is the project’s most disruptive period. There will be a lot of vehicle activity and possible crop damage. You are paid a fee at the start of construction and the per acre rates are typically higher during this period. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1646098118348-C3MFONBE25U471TRBR14/GettyImages-181091376.jpg Landowners - Operations Phase (40+ years) After construction is complete the project enters the operations phase. There is minimal activity on the property during operations as renewable projects generally do not require much help to keep running. Payments are made on an annual basis based on the facilities sited on the property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1644486802576-FWN4JYDLHN5GQVMRZ0HU/First+Mile+Development3.png Landowners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1644486815838-WIRZR03W5TA5DTHVA1C9/First+Mile+Development2.png Landowners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1644486833795-5EPCFQNGV6A5YS4PX1JS/First+Mile+Development1.png Landowners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1618497259178-6XJGK9GR6YAVBQL5L519/20140301_Trade-151_012-2.jpg Landowners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694583486-2PQT0LQ193RL7MCB6DX4/20140228_Trade+151_0046.jpg Landowners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1607694644871-IC85FNH781UNZSZEGHDR/Aro+Ha_0428.jpg Landowners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5ec321c2af33de48734cc929/1589847767761-J2M1HI20BXRQ9XCR0HUD/Large+JPG-Aro+Ha_0387.jpg Landowners https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1645289260724-XAQY9OL8GR0KTMVJLUPL/unsplash-image-l_5MJnbrmrs.jpg Landowners https://www.firstmiledevelopment.com/projects daily 0.75 2025-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1645030410832-QE0MKY7FQFQM2MOCG1DB/GettyImages-1127980299.jpg Projects - Planning We work closely with you to ensure that we understand your goals and concerns. From those discussions, we ensure that your lease agreement is customized to meet your needs and covers things like crop damage, drain tile, soil compaction, road maintenance, decommissioning, and more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1645216281167-ITIFL0LNCS2HQSVCI53P/unsplash-image-KdeqA3aTnBY.jpg Projects - Partner We identify a utility company or developer with a proven track record of success and a reputation for fairness and communication. This company will be bound by the terms of your lease to ensure your land and financial interest are protected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1646098214187-5XVIXI8PHJ5H7I25A3UL/GettyImages-1292609474.jpg Projects - Operation The project owner is responsible for operating and maintaining all its own facilities and equipment and the system will continue to operate with minimal intervention. On a periodic basis, the operator will perform routine maintenance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1646098267198-EGO2R4MLCGTA774M8PGO/GettyImages-490425874.jpg Projects - Interconnection Wind and solar projects connect to the electricity grid and become a source of power. Before connecting to the grid, the local utility will inspect the site to verify compliance with the interconnection requirements. Once satisfied, the utility will connect the project to the grid to generate power and the project is officially operational. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1645118230029-JKOZXOTNHAY3MDD0D1FX/unsplash-image-HtBlQdxfG9k.jpg Projects - Approval Before construction can begin, the new owner will complete the design and engineering of the project, conduct a detailed environmental review, and secure all required permits and authorizations. The duration of this process can vary from state to state and county to county. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/b969b1e4-9d76-4aa5-85d4-2d97af5252bb/GettyImages-471746409.jpg Projects - Siting We seek out land that is well-suited for renewable projects. We look for sites with a strong energy resource, easy access to transmission lines, and (most importantly) landowners who are interested in working with renewable energy developers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/61f7e7a974716d1b5f336480/1645216208636-29M4152WJ3115VOSK14A/unsplash-image-G-YbAOA6qqQ.jpg Projects - Construction With permits in-hand and a green light from regulators, the project can move ahead with construction. 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