Environmental

Wyoming's wind resources have led to rapid growth in wind energy development. A wind energy easement on a property typically:

AIncreases the property's water rights
BGrants a wind energy developer the right to use the wind resource above the property for energy generation✓ Correct
CTransfers all mineral rights to the developer
DRestricts construction of any structures on the property permanently

Explanation

A wind energy easement grants a developer the right to harness wind resources above a property. Landowners receive lease payments, and the easement may restrict certain structures that would interfere with wind flow.

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