Generating Revenue from Endowment Land
The Land Board and IDL have statutory authority to lease lands for energy projects on approximately 2.5 million acres of endowment land.
Revenue generated from energy leasing provides vital funding to the endowment beneficiaries, including Idaho’s public schools. Idaho’s constitution requires IDL to maximize the revenue generated from these lands for the beneficiaries.
Any individual, company, or governmental agency that wishes to develop energy projects on endowment land must obtain a lease from IDL.
Program Contacts
Energy Leasing (Wind and Solar)
Jason Laney
IDL Leasing Section Manager
jlaney@idl.idaho.gov
Boise Staff Office
(208) 334-0278
Energy Lease Template
Energy Leasing E-mail Alerts
If you wish to receive an email alert regarding newly posted RFPs or scheduled lease auctions for Energy Projects, please click on the email link below:
email link: energy@idl.idaho.gov
Requests for Proposals
No Energy Lease RFPs are currently active.
Lease Auctions - Energy Lease
Accepting Applications for Auction of Lease – Utility Scale Photovoltaic and Battery Storage Lease
IDL is accepting lease applications from qualified candidates for a 5,233 acre lease for a utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery storage facility in Ada County. See finalized lease terms (Article 5) for information on rent.
If more than one acceptable application is received for this lease, a live auction will take place in the future as determined by IDL.
- Deadline: May 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. (MT)
- Documents:
- Lease, Legal Description, and Map
- For more information or to apply, contact: Jason Laney via email or by phone at (208) 334-0278
Upcoming Energy Lease Auctions
None currently scheduled.
Step-by-Step Guide for Energy Leasing
Finding Land
- Review our Leasing Opportunities and Inquiries Application to identify sites that meet your project needs.
- Having trouble finding real estate with the right attributes? Contact Jason Laney to discuss potential sites for energy development.
Energy Leasing Process
- Proponent submits application.
- Idaho Department of Lands reviews the application.
- Upon approval of an application, a request for proposal is developed and advertised to determine if there are any other interested parties.
- The application that is in the best interest of the endowment beneficiaries is selected.
- A lease agreement is developed with the successful applicant.
- The lease is offered for auction.
- If more than one application is received, the parties bid at a live public auction.