239 Principles of Wind Energy, Land Rights, and Acquisition 10.23.26 -- Golden Valley, MN (CH. 20)
Start Date: 10/23/2026
End Date: 10/23/2026
No. of Days: 1 day
Course Level: Core
CEU Credits: 8.00
Class Time: 8am CentralTuition: $265.00 Member / $385.00 Non-MemberTuition may be paid by check or credit card to IRWA Headquarters in U.S. Dollars. An electronic copy of your course material will be added to your IRWA Account once your registration is completed. Registrants may purchase class materials directly from our print partner. Visit their portal by clicking the link below to buy printed materials:https://marketplace.mimeo.com/irwaspbs Sponsored By: CHAPTER 20
The purpose of this course is to provide IRWA members and infrastructure professionals with current knowledge and skills required for wind energy land rights and acquisition. Throughout the course, the terms infrastructure professional and agent are synonymous. At the conclusion of this course, you will be able to:
• Identify and describe five energy classes and four green energy types;
• Describe three means of generating wind energy;
• Explain the sequence of constructing a land-based wind farm;
• Prepare a Personal Get Started Plan (PGSP);
• Understand the unique elements of permitting a wind project;
• Explain the purpose and structure of Lease Options Agreements (LOAs); and
• Learn tips for presenting a project proposal to a local public agency.
• Familiarize participants with the types of energy and the metrics for comparing energy types;
• Present the history, advantages, and disadvantages of wind energy;
• Focus on aspects of wind energy right of way acquisition that differs from other infrastructure right of way work; and
• Provide participants with a valuable reference document.
INSTRUCTOR:
Blandon Granger:
"I have been in the Real Estate industry for nearly 20 years and I got my start in the Silicon valley working technology solutions for the industry.
Currently as The Supervisor of Real Estate Services at Sacramento Municipal Utility District, I am responsible for the real estate activities of the nation's sixth-largest publicly owned electric utility. With an annual budget of $1.6 Billion, SMUD is a leader in renewable technologies and developing energy projects.
A few years back I also stepped forward to serve my city as a Commissioner, City of Roseville Public Utilities Commission, where I am responsible to the city council for recommendations on policies concerning the evaluation, operations and compliance with State and Federal rules and regulations as related to the city's power, water, sewer, waste management and cable utilities within the city limits.
I also commit a lot of my time supporting many, non-profit organizations in my community.
I am honored to be on the Board of Directors for United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Sacramento and Northern California. We give kids and adults with developmental disabilities the tools and support to live a life without limits. Every day, UCP makes a difference in the lives of the people we work with. It's pretty rewarding work."
COURSE COORDINATOR:
Shawn Zepper
651-270-8643
shawn.zepper@co.ramsey.mn.us
CLASS INFORMATION:
Golden Hills Office Center/WSB Training Facility
701 Xenia Avenue S, Suite 200
Golden Valley, MN 55416
612-246-9695
Start Time: 8am Central
Participant Capacity: 150