Listen "68. Soaking Up the Sun: America’s First Solar-Powered Town"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome to Babcock Ranch: the hometown of the future. Powered entirely by 700,000 solar panels across 840 acres of land in sunny Florida, Babcock Ranch is an innovative town that combines everything Americana with the technologies of tomorrow: electric-powered ice cream trucks, city-wide WiFi, expansive public green spaces, and the comfort of being part of a community.
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Syd Kitson, Chairman and CEO of Kitson & Partners — the founders of Babcock Ranch — joined us to share how he turned his vision for the future into reality — while making it economically viable along the way.
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Syd Kitson, Chairman and CEO of Kitson & Partners — the founders of Babcock Ranch — joined us to share how he turned his vision for the future into reality — while making it economically viable along the way.
.
Interested in staying updated on emerging news and trends that influence transportation and mobility? Have SAE SmartBrief delivered straight to your inbox using the following link: bit.ly/SAE_podcast
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#SAETomorrowToday #solartown #sustainability #BabcockRanch
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