Private developers team with state
University of Oregon in Eugene uses solar panels to supplement power.
Babcock Ranch could soon be the site of a groundbreaking project, if the plan meets with Florida state officials’ approval. Developer Kitson & Partners intends to build the largest-ever on-site solar photovoltaic energy facility and world’s first fully solar-powered city.
“Babcock Ranch is a collaborative effort between Kitson & Partners, the State of Florida, Charlotte and Lee counties, major environmental groups and others,” Reports the Palm Beach Post.
Saving energy, creating jobs, spending money
Syd Kitson, chairman and CEO of Palm Beach Gardens-based Kitson & Partners, estimated the solar plant will create 200 to 300 jobs.
“We want to make this the most environmentally responsible, sustainable community ever designed.”
The project will cost a pretty penny, too. I don’t know where Kitson & Partners are getting their cash advances from, but they’ve already spent $700 million to purchase 92,000-acre Babcock Ranch. The solar plan will cost about $300 million. ... click here to read the rest of the article titled "Babcock Ranch in Florida Slated to House Solar-Powered City"
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