Transforming Economic Development: Government Wins on LandApp in 2024
- Brooke Dudley
- Jan 29
- 7 min read
Updated: Jun 5
LandApp by LandGate has established itself as a pivotal player in facilitating collaboration between government agencies, renewable energy developers, and data center developers. By leveraging cutting-edge technology and extensive data expertise, LandApp empowers government agencies to make informed decisions regarding land management, energy resources, and infrastructure development.
In 2024, we welcomed hundreds of government agencies across the U.S. to LandApp's platform, where we're helping them leverage the potential of their underutilized properties to generate revenue, contribute to local economic growth, create jobs, and advance the infrastructure that powers our nation, all at no cost. If you're interested in learning more about how LandApp can help your agency achieve similar benefits, book a call with us below:
Featured Government Users on LandApp
Hundreds of government agencies across the country have partnered with LandApp to explore the renewable energy and data center development potential of their properties. In 2024, LandApp welcomed the State of California, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the City of Mexico, MO, Weber County, UT, Canyon Field Airport, New Mexico State University, and numerous other agencies to its growing list of partners.
LandApp's partnerships with government agencies are vital for the growth and success of renewable energy and data center development. As major landowners, government agencies have a significant impact on the potential for renewable energy and data center projects in their jurisdictions. Through these partnerships, LandApp is able to provide valuable insights and data to government agencies, helping them make informed decisions about the use of their properties. This not only benefits the agencies themselves but also promotes sustainable development and economic growth in their communities.
Agency-Owned Properties Listed on LandApp’s Marketplace
As of Q4 2024, there are over 150 active listings posted by government agencies on LandApp's marketplace. By advertising agency-owned properties for lease or sale on LandApp's marketplace, these agencies have opened up the opportunity to receive offers directly from our extensive network of renewable energy and data center developers.
Types of Agency-Owned Properties Listed on LandApp’s Marketplace
Any type of agency-owned land or property can be listed for lease or for sale on LandApp's marketplace. Agencies currently leveraging the platform have advertised underutilized land, rooftops, landfills, parking lots, abandoned industrial sites, and brownfield properties for lease.
Many government agencies hold properties (land, rooftops) that are either underutilized or entirely unused due to previous uses that make future development on the property difficult. These properties, ranging from old landfills to contaminated spill sites and properties with inactive oil and gas wells, may seem like liabilities at first glance. However, with the right approach, they can be transformed into productive assets that generate significant income.
Featured Active Listings
Weber County, UT  | Weber County advertised its 142-acre capped landfill property for lease for renewable energy and data center development in Q4 2024. They received multiple lease offers through their LandApp listing for this property, and accepted an offer for a solar lease in Q2 2025. |
The State of California  | The California State Lands Commission is subscribed to LandApp to advertise state lands available to lease for renewable energy and data center development. As of Q4 2024, the CSLA has posted 13 listings on LandApp's platform, seeking renewable energy and data center leases across more than 19,000 acres of state-owned and managed land. This 480-acre property listed in Q4 2024 has received multiple offers from developers and is well-positioned for a renewable energy or data center lease because there is a substation on the property and two 500 kV transmission lines running through the property. |
West Virginia University  | West Virginia University (WVU) Real Estate Operations team is subscribed to LandApp to advertise opportunities to develop renewable energy projects including solar farms, wind farms and EV charging on University-owned land. WVU has advertised 7 University-owned properties for lease on LandApp, totaling over 1,000 acres of land. This 172-acre property is currently listed for lease for solar, wind, EV charging, battery storage, and data centers, benefiting from its close proximity to a 138 kV transmission line and a substation with available capacity. |
Active Listings: Receiving Offers
The City of Sterling, CO  | The City of Sterling, CO advertised this 1,197-acre property listed for lease in Q4 2024. The property benefits from two 115 kV transmission lines running through the property and a 115 kV substation less than a mile away. The City has received multiple lease offers for this property and is currently under negotiations with a solar developer. They have listed a total of 10 properties (1 for sale, 9 for lease) on LandApp's platform, seeking to leverage underutilized agency-owned land for solar energy, data centers, EV charging, and battery storage with the goal of creating jobs and generating long-term revenue. |
The State of Colorado  | The State of Colorado Department of Administration subscribed to LandApp in Q4 2024 and has listed 2 state-owned properties for lease on LandApp's platform. They are actively receiving offers from qualified renewable developers to enter into a long-term surface lease for solar, battery storage, and data center development on this 585-acre property located in Arapahoe County, CO. By advertising State-owned property for lease on LandApp, The State of Colorado is actively supporting their goal to be 100% powered by renewable energy by 2040. |
The State of Montana  | The Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is partnering with LandApp to advertise state lands available to lease for renewable energy and data center development. As of Q4 2024, the DNRC has posted 18 listings on LandApp's platform, seeking renewable energy and data center leases across more than 10,000 acres of state-owned and managed land. This 1,048-acre property listed in Q4 2023 has received multiple lease offers and is well-positioned for a wind lease because of a 69 kV transmission line running through the property and its close proximity to two substations. |
Denver International Airport (DIA)  | Denver International Airport (DEN) advertised this 1,451-acre property for lease on LandApp's platform and has received multiple lease offers from reputable solar developers. The property is favorably situated for solar energy production because it is adjacent to a 69 kV transmission line and within one mile of three substations. |
Featured Closed Listings
The City of Pittston, PA  | On behalf of the North East Pennsylvania Land Bank Authority, the City of Pittston listed this 0.11-acre property for sale in Q2 2024 and accepted a purchase offer that they received through LandApp in Q4 2024. The mission of the North East Pennsylvania Land Bank Authority, a public agency, is to return vacant and/or blighted properties to productive status. With this goal in mind, they have listed 14 total properties for sale on LandApp. |
The State of New Mexico  | The State of New Mexico successfully leased this 19,895-acre property for wind energy through LandApp's marketplace in Q2 2024. In addition to this property, the State has successfully leased three other State-owned properties for solar energy through advertisements on LandApp's platform. The State of New Mexico has three additional active listings posted on LandApp and is seeking offers for solar, wind, and data center development. |
Tucson Airport Authority (TAA)  | The Tucson Airport Authority listed a 1,036 acre property for lease for solar energy on LandApp’s marketplace in Q2 of 2023. The listing drew in multiple qualified offers, and a winning lessee was selected in January 2024. With the lease agreement secured, the lessee will begin developing the solar farm and energy storage facility on the property in 2025. |
Leveraging LandApp's Data and Analytics
LandApp's data and analytics help government agencies identify the highest and best use for their properties for renewable energy (solar, wind, energy storage) and data center development opportunities, empowering agencies to make informed decisions that align with their goals and objectives. Whether your agency wants to generate revenue, breathe new life into underutilized properties, or contribute to local economic growth, leveraging properties for renewable energy or data centers can help you achieve these objectives.
Government agencies actively using LandApp's platform have found our solar data tools, energy infrastructure maps, and data center analytics the most beneficial. These tools provide critical insights into the potential for renewable energy and data center development on agency-owned properties, allowing agencies to capitalize on these opportunities. The ongoing solar energy and data center booms in the U.S. supported by initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act and the AI White House Data Center Infrastructure Task Force have further emphasized the importance of data and analytics in land management and development. By partnering with LandApp, government agencies are able to stay ahead of these trends and maximize the potential of their properties.
Monetize Agency-Owned Property: Connect With Our Team
Government agencies across the United States have increasingly turned to LandApp’s platform to unlock the hidden value of their properties through renewable energy and data center lease opportunities. Whether it's a brownfield property that's proven hard to redevelop, vast rural land, or surplus property, LandApp continues to support agencies by providing easy-to-use tools, valuable insights, and expert guidance to turn public lands into engines for growth, sustainability, and revenue generation.
Public agencies that leverage LandApp's technology position themselves to become leaders in their regions for renewable energy adoption and innovation. From enabling large-scale solar farms that power communities to facilitating infrastructure for cutting-edge data centers, LandApp's platform empowers agencies to create high-value projects that contribute to long-term sustainability goals. These initiatives serve as benchmarks for other public entities, showcasing the benefits of proactive property management and data-backed negotiations. Book a call with our team today to discuss the potential of your agency's properties:
