{"id":4753,"date":"2025-06-17T21:13:48","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T21:13:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/?p=4753"},"modified":"2025-06-17T21:13:48","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T21:13:48","slug":"solar-powers-a-sustainable-energy-future-on-rayonier-land","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/solar-powers-a-sustainable-energy-future-on-rayonier-land\/","title":{"rendered":"Solar Powers a Sustainable Energy Future on New England Forestry Land"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>The company is supporting the nation\u2019s effort to boost energy independence by leasing land for solar projects in optimal locations.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>The world&#8217;s appetite for energy is growing exponentially, with each year\u2019s new electricity demands <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/electricity-2025\/executive-summary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exceeding Japan&#8217;s entire annual electricity consumption<\/a>. In the United States alone, <a href=\"https:\/\/cleanpower.org\/resources\/us-national-power-demand-study\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">electricity demand is projected to rise by as much as 50 percent<\/a> by the year 2040 due to growth in manufacturing, data centers and mass electrification. Amidst this surge, the need for affordable, clean energy has never been more critical.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Solar energy is playing a growing role in shaping conversations about the future of sustainable energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Why Solar is a Strategic Fit for New England Forestry\u2019s Land-Based Solutions Approach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>With more than 2 million acres of sustainably managed U.S. forests and nearly 100 years of land stewardship, New England Forestry is uniquely positioned to strengthen the U.S. energy grid through strategic solar development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Driven by our commitment to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/what-are-land-based-solutions\/\">land-based<\/a> solutions, we lease high-potential properties for solar energy development and storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our expert team collaborates closely with solar developers to optimize these projects, delivering clean energy and strengthening surrounding communities through the creation of local jobs, increased tax revenue and significant economic investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cRenewable energy is a good fit for New England Forestry,\u201d says New England Forestry Vice President of Energy Resources Rob Fancher. \u201cOur timberlands provide a lot of environmental benefits, and renewable energy does the same thing. They&#8217;re both very long-term, focused projects. They&#8217;re both quiet, good neighbors.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SolarFarmphotos_11_cwgvl9.jpg\" alt=\"An overview shot of a solar farm in a field surrounded by trees in the distance.\" class=\"wp-image-4755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SolarFarmphotos_11_cwgvl9.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SolarFarmphotos_11_cwgvl9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/SolarFarmphotos_11_cwgvl9-768x575.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The Umbriel solar project in Polk County, Texas, developed by Longroad Energy, spans about 2500 acres, including 583 acres of New England Forestry land.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Why Solar is Important to the Growing Demand for Renewable Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On a macro level, solar energy enhances both the United States&#8217; energy independence and its pursuit of energy dominance. This reliable source of domestic power reduces the nation\u2019s need to depend on volatile global energy markets, bolstering its strategic position and global influence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Increasing U.S. energy independence also provides more price stability for both consumers and businesses. As companies strive to meet sustainability goals and reduce operating costs, locations with robust renewable energy resources are becoming increasingly desirable for new facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This trend is particularly evident in the advanced technology industry, including AI. The manufacturing industry is also a key driver of this shift, drawn to renewable energy&#8217;s cost-effectiveness and lower emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>\u200b\u200bWhat Research Shows About the Role of Solar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Countless studies point to clean, renewable energy as the key to meeting energy demand and reducing the impact of CO\u2082 in the United States:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cAfter decades of innovation and cost reductions, solar is rapidly maturing, and with continued research, development, and deployment, it could potentially serve 40% or more of U.S. electricity demand.\u201d\u2014U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/eere\/solar\/solar-futures-study\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solar Futures Study<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cA net-zero pathway hinges on renewables capacity tripling between now and the end of the decade.\u201d\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/about.bnef.com\/new-energy-outlook\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bloomberg\u2019s New Energy Outlook 2024<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cRenewable energy technologies like solar and wind are the key to reducing emissions in the electricity sector, which is today the single largest source of CO\u2082 emissions.\u201d\u2014 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iea.org\/reports\/net-zero-by-2050\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">International Energy Agency\u2019s Net Zero by 2050 report<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TX_Solar_Farm_2023_8_y98t6x.jpg\" alt=\"Rows of solar panels face toward a bright blue sky.\" class=\"wp-image-4756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TX_Solar_Farm_2023_8_y98t6x.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TX_Solar_Farm_2023_8_y98t6x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/TX_Solar_Farm_2023_8_y98t6x-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>The first solar farm on New England Forestry land, Umbriel provides clean energy to the equivalent of approximately 30,000 homes.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>New England Forestry\u2019s First Solar Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first solar project on New England Forestry land became operational in 2023. Longroad Energy\u2019s 150 megawatt Umbriel solar project in Polk County, Texas, delivers enough clean energy to power roughly 30,000 homes, avoiding an estimated 250,000 metric tons of CO\u2082 emissions annually (the equivalent to taking 55,000 cars off the road). The project also is expected to generate about $13 million in tax revenue for the community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Project Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Clean energy output:<\/strong> Powers ~30,000 homes annually<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CO\u2082 reduction:<\/strong> Offsets ~250,000 metric tons of emissions each year (equal to removing 55,000 cars from the road)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community impact:<\/strong> Expected to generate ~$13 million in local tax revenue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSolar is the fastest-growing source of energy in the U.S.,\u201d says Longroad Energy Vice President of Origination &amp; Development Adam Horwitz, who led the project for Longroad. \u201cIt&#8217;s an abundant source of energy\u2026and it&#8217;s economical.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Advancements Driving Solar Forward<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Thanks to advances in technology in both building and generating solar power, the levelized cost of solar electricity dropped by more than 80 percent since 2008, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/emp.lbl.gov\/utility-scale-solar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this Berkeley Lab study<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lazard.com\/media\/xemfey0k\/lazards-lcoeplus-june-2024-_vf.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lazard\u2019s 2024 Levelized Cost of Energy study<\/a>. Even without national and global emissions reductions targets and federal tax incentives, market forces alone are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-09\/Solar%20Futures%20Study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">projected<\/a> to propel solar and other clean energy technologies forward. Solar is also established more quickly compared to alternatives, such as gas-powered turbines, which have a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.power-eng.com\/gas\/turbines\/long-lead-times-are-dooming-some-proposed-gas-plant-projects\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">7-8 year waiting list<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>How the Umbriel Project Came Together<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Longroad purchased about 1,900 acres of land needed for the Polk County project and leased the remaining 583 acres from New England Forestry. The energy developer developed the site, found a long-term energy buyer for the solar project, secured financing, oversaw construction and brought the project into operation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Advantages of working with New England Forestry on a Solar Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with New England Forestry offers advantages to solar developers, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Our company\u2019s long history as a landowner and careful stewardship of our properties.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong relationships with local and state leaders as well as neighboring property owners.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extensive records on the land, including topography, soil types, wetland delineation, any presence of vulnerable plants and wildlife, and other data.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A large landbase to work with in order to optimize the plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Our team of experts works with the solar developer to identify ideal locations that meet their needs, buildable land at scale with access to strong power markets and transmission. The team also supports the development process by assisting with site design, layout and identification of sensitive environmental areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working with a single, large landowner streamlined the process for the developer, explains Longroad Landman Cody Walker:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen you deal with multiple landowners in one area, you have different personalities, you have to manage different needs and different histories with properties to manage,\u201d he says. \u201cWhen it&#8217;s one landowner, one use, you can easily work together to make the project work for both parties.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"666\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2023_Solar_Farm_TX_5_gsmwlz.jpg\" alt=\"An overview shot of a forest in the foreground with the collection of solar panels in the distance.\" class=\"wp-image-4757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2023_Solar_Farm_TX_5_gsmwlz.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2023_Solar_Farm_TX_5_gsmwlz-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2023_Solar_Farm_TX_5_gsmwlz-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>A New England Forestry forest continues to thrive adjacent to the solar site.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Taking neighbors\u2019 concerns into account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cody worked closely with neighbors to ensure their concerns and expectations were taken into account during the project, as well. Kim Mueck, whose family owns nearby property, says they were at first skeptical about the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Kim says she expected noise and traffic, but was pleased that wasn\u2019t the case after the solar project was built.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe got Cody&#8217;s number and, any time we needed anything, the weekends, the holidays, if there was a problem, they were there,\u201d she says. \u201cIt turned out to be a great relationship. The road to get to our own property is way better. They did leave a tree buffer there between our property and the solar farm, so you don&#8217;t really see it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOnce the construction&#8217;s done and it&#8217;s here, it&#8217;s just here,\u201d she says. \u201cYou don&#8217;t see a lot of people. It&#8217;s not noisy. There&#8217;s not a lot of traffic. Like I said, you pass through it to get to our property, but once you&#8217;re back there, you really don&#8217;t know it&#8217;s there.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Optimizing Land for its Greatest Sustainable Purpose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The New England Forestry team is trained to look carefully at all of our properties, striving to find the best possible purpose for every acre. The majority of New England Forestry\u2019s land base is best suited for forestry activities, but our business development team is trained to recognize special sites and unique characteristics that are ideal for solar, wind and other critical land-based solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Only Select Land is Right for Solar<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAs we evaluate the properties that are best for solar, we find that to be a very small percentage of our portfolio overall,\u201d explains New England Forestry Business Development Landman Jose Villarreal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>New England Forestry estimates that only a low, single-digit percentage of its forest land may ultimately become active solar projects.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New England Forestry\u2019s properties that are especially attractive to solar companies have proximity to a population in need of the energy and convenient access to power transmission infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the recent ramp up in solar projects across the nation may seem expansive, the U.S. Department of Energy\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.energy.gov\/sites\/default\/files\/2021-09\/Solar%20Futures%20Study.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solar Futures Study<\/a> states that the most aggressive growth in solar energy development would use, at most, 10.3 million acres of land across the entire U.S. by 2050. That equates to less than 5 percent of land in all U.S. states (except for Rhode Island, which comes in at 6.5 percent).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"765\" height=\"990\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/map.png\" alt=\"A LiDAR map displays information on slope information that includes an outlined perimeter of New England Forestry land, roads, and surrounding areas.\" class=\"wp-image-4758\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/map.png 765w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/map-232x300.png 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>New England Forestry uses advanced data and imaging to understand its land base. LiDAR imagery like the example above can be especially useful when pinpointing how to lay out a solar development site.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Working with Sustainability-Centric Companies to Deliver Clean Energy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New England Forestry uses a careful vetting process in determining which companies to work with to deliver clean energy. We choose to work with companies that, like us, put sustainability first; go well beyond the minimum standards to protect the environment; and treat our neighbors and communities with respect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Choosing the Right Partners for the Long Term<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe want to work with solar development companies that share in our core values and our long-term commitments to environmental stewardship,\u201d says New England Forestry Energy Resources Manager Zan Frederick. He says his team was pleased with the steps Longroad Energy took to protect the environment around the project site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3>Designing Solar Projects with a Commitment to Environmental Stewardship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>While the project site encompassed about 2,500 acres, only 1,300 were developed for solar, allowing Longroad to work around sensitive features, such as streams and wetlands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe project from the very beginning was sited and designed to avoid and protect wetlands,\u201d says Longroad Environmental Manager Lindsey Kester. \u201cWe had wetland ecologists survey the project area to identify those boundaries in coordination with the Army Corps of Engineers, and then our engineers sited and designed the project to avoid those boundaries. It&#8217;s a thoughtful process and it doesn&#8217;t just end with a plan. We have a whole team that ensures that that plan is in compliance through construction and operation through the life of the project.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Construction of the solar project included the development of reservoirs, silt fences and other modalities to prevent impacts on wetlands and the surrounding area. The Longroad team also planted seed lots designed to ensure there will be vegetation such as flowering grasses on the ground year-round, stabilizing the soil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThat vegetation includes native pollinator plant species that help enhance that environment and provide new habitat where wildlife can thrive,\u201d Lindsey says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can learn more about Longroad\u2019s approach to environmental stewardship by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longroadenergy.com\/sustainability\/environment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">visiting their website here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" src=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pollinators-3.jpg\" alt=\"Flowers bloom beneath rows of solar panels, including a foreground of white poppies.\" class=\"wp-image-4759\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pollinators-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pollinators-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neforestrydistribution.com\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/pollinators-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Longroad plants a seed mix that stabilizes the soil below its solar panels and provides a pollinator habitat. \/ Photo Courtesy of Longroad\u2019s Lindsey Kester<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2>High Standards for the Life of the Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our solar leases typically span 30 years or more. When the projects come to a close, the developer will remove all materials, enabling us to resume use of the property for whatever its next highest and best use is, such as forestry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By leasing land for solar projects on select sites, New England Forestry ensures the land will be held to the same standards we hold all of our properties to: sustainable land management that will benefit our communities and planet for many years to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The company is supporting the nation\u2019s effort to boost energy independence by leasing land for solar projects in optimal locations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1,76,3,6],"tags":[10,9,82],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v20.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Solar 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