Episode 1493 • • 1:59:43 - 2:05:03
1493: Maiden America
Babcock Ranch Solar Community Weathers Hurricane Ian
Babcock Ranch, a solar-powered planned community north of Fort Myers, survived Hurricane Ian with almost no damage and no loss of power. The town features underground power lines, 650,000 solar panels, and advanced flood management ponds. While critics note its location 30 miles inland helped avoid the worst storm surge, the community is hailed as a successful proof of concept for resilient, sustainable infrastructure.