Real Estate
Welcome to the Real Estate page for the Central Illinois Grid Transformation Program. If you received an impacted landowner letter, we are here to assist you through every step of the process. Review this site to learn more about the easement process, locate your property along the Proposed Routes, and meet your real estate team.
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Easement 101
An easement is a legal interest or right to use the land of another for a specific purpose, in this case, a new transmission line. Ameren will work with landowners to reach a fair and reasonable agreement for the purchase of new easements for the Program. Our real estate team will discuss with landowners the details of the Program, what property rights are needed, the location of the easement, and compensation.
The typical easements needed for the Program will be 150 feet in width for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the transmission line. This easement will not change your status as the owner of the property.
Right of Entry
Our survey crews will be surveying the easement areas along the Proposed Route. In areas where we have existing Ameren easements, those crews will access the property utilizing existing easement rights. In areas where expansion of those rights are needed, Ameren is seeking a right of entry to access that additional area. If you are along a greenfield area (an area where no transmission currently exists), Ameren will be seeking right of entry on the entire area for survey purposes prior to proceeding with any onsite surveys. In addition to helping our engineers determine the final design and structure locations, the collected data will minimize the impact of construction on cultural and biological resources.
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Surveys conducted on your property also help us understand and address concerns or unique property features that may be present. Landowners received a Right of Entry form in your real estate letter that permits us to access your property to conduct surveys.
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Real Estate Process
Property owners who own property along an existing corridor and those who own property along a new corridor will experience a different real estate process. Contact your land agent if you are unsure of what process you will follow.
Along existing corridors
Along new corridors
Find your Real Estate Team
Landowners will be assigned a real estate consultant firm working on behalf of ATXI and Ameren Illinois. This team will be available to meet with landowners, answer questions, go over acquisition documents and process easement payments.
! Find more information about your assigned real estate team by clicking on your county or entering your address in the search bar on the map below. Tazewell County is divided on the map because two real estate teams cover the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ameren will need to negotiate and purchase new easements from landowners along new and existing corridors. Ameren's real estate team will discuss with landowners the details of the Program, what property rights are needed, the location of the easement and compensation. Landowners will receive a one-time easement payment that includes property restoration and anticipated crop loss on agricultural land (if applicable). Payment is made in the form of a check at the time of the easement execution or shortly after.
The typical total easement width for the new structures is 150 feet. The width requested along existing corridors will vary depending on the current easement widths in those locations. Access roads to the right-of-way for construction and maintenance at various points along the line often require additional easement agreements, which may be permanent or temporary. Should these be required, landowners will be compensated for any additional usage (and damage) of their property.
In general, the land can continue to be used as before, provided that the use does not interfere with the construction, operation, and maintenance of the transmission line. Farming, hunting and cattle grazing are common activities that occur near or within transmission corridors. If there are existing features in the right-of-way, Ameren encourages landowners to discuss these activities with their real estate team.
No agricultural land will be permanently removed from cultivation other than the footprint of the foundations of the structures. The landowner retains all other existing property rights, apart from the easement and access rights sought by Ameren. Farming and uses that do not conflict with the transmission line rights remain with the landowner.
Ameren is aware that there may be proposed wind farms and solar farms in the Program area. Please make sure to discuss this with your real estate team.