Monday, October 3, 2022

This 100% solar community endured Hurricane Ian with no loss of power and minimal damage

Updated Oct. 2, 2022 10:20 a.m. CDT

Anthony Grande moved away from Fort Myers three years ago in large part because of the hurricane risk. He has lived in southwest Florida for nearly 19 years, had experienced Hurricanes Charley in 2004 and Irma in 2017 and saw what stronger storms could do to the coast.

Grande told CNN he wanted to find a new home where developers prioritized climate resiliency in a state that is increasingly vulnerable to record-breaking storm surge, catastrophic wind and historic rainfall.

What he found was Babcock Ranch — only 12 miles (19 kilometres) northeast of Fort Myers, yet seemingly light years away. 

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