Secure Your Farm’s Future:

Land Leasing with Rummans Energy

Keep your land. Secure your family’s legacy.

At Rummans Energy, we partner with IL landowners to build long-term wealth while modernizing our local power grid. We specialize in small-scale solar projects that give back to the land and the people who own it.

Generate a consitent, reliable revenue stream while ensuring your land remains protected for the next generation.

100% land retention.

20+ years of predictable, long-term income that is much higher than traditional crop rent and isn't tied to grain prices or weather.

We develop. We deliver.

We are only interested in win-win deals. Not a gimmick, not a sales pitch. We are all in this together.

Our Transparent 6-Step Process

We believe in transparency and integrity at every stage of development.
Here is how we work with you from the first conversation to the final connection.
01. Complimentary Land Evaluation
Curious if your property is a good fit for solar? We provide a free, no-obligation assessment of your land’s proximity to the local power grid and its solar potential.
02. Local, On-Site Consultation
If your land shows potential, we don’t just send an email—we show up. Tony or a member of our local team will meet you at your property to walk the site, answer your questions, and discuss your goals for the land.
03. Drafting the Partnership Agreement
Once we confirm the site is viable, we work together to finalize a long-term lease. These agreements typically span several decades, providing your family with a recession-proof income stream. Our goal is to return the land in better condition than when we found it, allowing the soil to rest and rejuvenate during the life of the project.
04. Technical Due Diligence
Our team handles every part of the process from start to finish. We conduct detailed studies on soil quality and coordinate with local utilities to ensure a seamless connection to the aging power grid. We keep you informed every step of the way.
05. Community & Zoning Engagement
As a retired law enforcement officer and lifelong Illinois resident, Tony understands the importance of community trust. We personally lead the effort to introduce the project to neighbors and local officials, ensuring the project brings clear benefits to the entire area.
06. Construction & Energization
We oversee the installation of the solar arrays using Licensed and experienced contractors. Once construction is complete, we work with the utility to turn the system on, providing clean, local energy that strengthens our community's grid for years to come. We Develop. We Deliver.
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barn surrounded by trees

Why Landowners Choose Rummans Energy

Locally Owned:

We aren't out-of-state developers; we are your neighbors in Dunlap.

Enjoy a stable, long-term financial return that helps keep farms in the family.

Our process is built on the same commitment to service that defined Tony’s 20-year career in law enforcement.

Predictable Income:

Service-Driven:
Small-Scale Focus:

Our projects are designed to coexist with the land, maintaining the rural aesthetic of our community while powering its future.

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