Energy Management Blogs

As solar energy expands across rural America, landowners are increasingly receiving enticing offers to lease their land for solar development.

If you or your organization owns mineral rights—whether inherited, gifted, or acquired—there’s a chance you could be missing out on revenue that’s rightfully yours. Over time, oil and gas royalties can become “unclaimed” due to address changes, unclear title, estate issues, or simple clerical errors. In many cases, those funds are turned over to state agencies as unclaimed property.

Peoples Company Energy Management hosted a webinar on Thursday, June 26, 2025, with special guest speakers Ethan McMillan, Attorney at Law, Kevin Boone, Co-Founder of Dixie Lake Royalty, and Charlus Bishop, Founder of Mid-Continent Energy Exchange. This session focuses on the Do's and Don'ts of Buying and Selling Mineral Rights.

Despite strong political support for domestic production, rig counts are falling, not rising.

Natural gas prices in the U.S. started 2025 with unexpected strength, surprising analysts who had predicted a weaker market due to soft industrial demand and high storage levels.

Imagine holding a small, black pebble in your hand—about the size of a golf ball. Thanks to Kairos Power, I recently had the opportunity to do just that at the ROSA Energy conference. It doesn’t look like much, but this tiny nuclear fuel pebble contains as much energy as 4 tons of coal. That’s the kind of energy density nuclear power brings to the table.

Many people assume that owning land means controlling everything above and below the surface. However, mineral rights and surface rights are separate legal interests, and understanding their distinction is crucial for landowners, investors, and energy developers.

Please join Peoples Company for "The Power of Energy Management: Unleashing Potential" webinar series with special guest speaker Craig Kaiser, President & Co-Founder at LandGate.

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump initiated his second term with a series of executive actions aimed at reshaping U.S. energy policy. These decisions marked a significant departure from the previous administration's focus on renewable energy and climate change mitigation.

This holiday season, energy sources of all kinds come together like the perfect holiday mix—each playing a vital role in making our celebrations merry and bright. Oil, gas, and renewables may seem like they’re competing on Santa’s energy list, but they work hand in hand to keep the holidays powered, warm, and sustainable. Together, they’re the ultimate holiday energy blend, ensuring families across the country enjoy a season filled with light, warmth, and joy.