Energy

Green energy potential from Michigan’s abundant renewable sources such as wind, wood, and agricultural crops is enormous. Tremendous opportunity exists to grow Michigan’s economy through expanding renewable energy industries. MSU Extension educators and researchers work with landowners to sustainably produce green energy crops and with local and state officials to develop green energy policies. Michigan is also a source of oil and natural gas; MSU Extension programs help landowners negotiate effective leases and understand the benefits and impacts of oil and gas development.

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• May State of Michigan oil and gas lease auction for 37,000 acres of mineral rights

  May 22, 2013 | Curtis Talley Jr. | At the May 2013 state oil and gas lease auction, Huron, Oceana and Newaygo counties all had an excess of 2,000 acres of State of Michigan oil and gas lease rights available.

• Acid rain reductions means accepting trade-offs

  April 17, 2013 | Terry Gibb | Acid rain or deposition is caused by natural and man-made activities. Reducing pollution can improve the natural and man-made environment.

• HOT TOPICWhere are the gases coming from? A greenhouse gas emissions inventory report

  March 16, 2013 | Gerald May | An EPA report illustrates changes in greenhouse gas emissions over the 21 years between 1990 and 2010.

• Preserve your farm through purchase of development rights if you have an expired oil and gas lease

  March 8, 2013 | Kendra Wills | Farmland owners should be prepared to sign an Affidavit of Non-Production at closing.

• Should local governments regulate outdoor wood boilers? – Part 2

  February 28, 2013 | Dean Solomon | Although popular and cost-effective, many outdoor wood boilers produce a lot of smoke, creating potential health risks and nuisance complaints. Local governments can reduce that risk though zoning standards.

• Should local governments regulate outdoor wood boilers? – Part 1

  February 28, 2013 | Dean Solomon | Although popular and cost-effective, many outdoor wood boilers produce a lot of smoke, creating potential health risks and nuisance complaints. Local governments can reduce that risk though zoning standards.

• Oil and gas leases can affect farmland owners’ purchase of development rights

  February 11, 2013 | Kendra Wills | One option for property owners: Preserving their land through a purchase of development rights program

• Michigan land ownership affects who can negotiate and sign an oil and gas lease

  January 25, 2013 | Curtis Talley Jr. | How real estate is owned affects who has the right to negotiate an oil and gas lease. This article looks at joint tenants, divided separate ownership, tenants in common, partnerships, limited liability companies and corporate ownership.

• Compulsory pooling: How the unleased mineral owner gets paid

  January 24, 2013 | Curtis Talley Jr. | Receiving a cost-free royalty and treatment as a working interest owner are some of the benefits that mineral rights owners should understand.

• December 2012 Landowner Oil and Gas Newsletter available

  January 23, 2013 | Curtis Talley Jr. | The most recent issue (Dec. 2012) of the landowner Oil and Gas newsletter is now available online through Michigan State University Extension.

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