babcock has the largest combined solar and storage facility in the us. can store 40 megawatt hour of electricity, which is enough to keep around 2000 average us homes alight forfour hours. of course, lithium batteries are just one way of storing energy to use later. we've seen other methods before. there's electric mountain in wales, which holds water at a top reservoir until power is needed, it then releases it back down to the lake below. switzerland's air cave fills itself with compressed air and then blows it out to turn turbines. now, over in california, kate russell is on track to see a new solution. since the oil crisis of the 19705, california has invested heavily into wind and solar power, with the latest state legislation calling for 50% renewable energy by 2030 and all new homes must have solar within two years. the state is way ahead of its target, so much so that they've had to start paying neighbouring states to take some of the energy from them. as we've heard before, the problem is storage. the grid was built to handle fossil fuel generat

this is babcock ranch.ut fittingly, almost entirely by that big ball in the sky. —— powered. it is 33 degrees. that unity is, i believe, about i,000,000%. and i degrees. that unity is, i believe, abouti,000,000%. and i have degrees. that unity is, i believe, about i,000,000%. and i have come to about i,000,000%. and i have come to a solar field, so you don't have too —— humidity. 343,000 solar panel spent some 440 acres, providing 75 megawatts of electricity. that is enough to power 15,000 homes. 0ne megawatts of electricity. that is enough to power 15,000 homes. one of the big things with solar energy has been with the clouds, over or especially when it gets dark, the whole thing effectively goes dead. and we have not really had a way of storing solar energy until very recently. but over there, ten buildings full of batteries. so it isa buildings full of batteries. so it is a start. a pretty good one, too. babcock has the largest combined solar and storage facility in the us. the batteries can store 40 meg

babcock has the largest combined solar and storage facility in the us.way of storing energy to use later. we've seen other methods before. there's electric mountain in wales, which holds water at a top reservoir until power is needed, it then releases it back down to the lake below. switzerland's air cave fills itself with compressed air and then blows it out to turn turbines. now, over in california, kate russell is on track to see a new solution. since the oil crisis of the 19705, california has invested heavily into wind and solar power, with the latest state legislation calling for 50% renewable energy by 2030 and all new homes must have solar within two years. the state is way ahead of its target, so much so that they've had to start paying neighbouring states to take some of the energy from them. the grid was built to handle fossil fuel generated power and storage solutions like hydroelectric dams are in short supply. batteries, too, are very bad for the environment, turning unused renewable energy into not such a green solution. california—based c

babcock ranch near fort myerss.ed from the start with a massive solar power farm to generate 100% of the electric needs. the country's first fully solar city. very low carbon footprint, soon topen schools, electric shut that will eventually be driverless and the emphasis on environmentnd preservation. >> to be part of a community of everyone that cares and wants that for them. not only for themselves but also for the children and the grandchildren. >> reporter: eight developers are building homes and they are selling. 150 so far. eventually 20,000. unique cren of a 45,000 person small city. >> when you come in and you first see all the natural areas -- >> reporter: the developer a former nfl linesman plans his 18,000 acre vision to one day be fully self-sustaining. >> the most environmentally responsible, the more sustainable new town ever developed. the first solar powered town we very proud of that. >> reporter: the urban planner we spoke with in the nearby florida gulf coast university said all cities can do this

. >> reporter: he says all cities can get green as babcock ranch eventually. the advantage here is the concept of vision came first before the homes and people. >> you see the picture, it is a necessity. if we want a good life in the future, we have to think about sustainability. >> reporter: he lives and works here and has a pollution free commute. >> reporter: the solar charge shuttles will be autonomous, no drivers. the ranch has 150 homes under contract, less than one% of the future, because of the sunshine, the future is self-sustaining. in charlotte county florida, fox news. >>> y service members were injured. >>> president trump's former campaign manager faces additional criminal charges tonight. we tell you more after the break. two, down, back up! our phones are more than just phones. they're pocket-sized personal trainers. last minute gift finders. [phone voice] destination ahead. and discoverers of new places. that's why xfinity mobile can be included with xfinity internet it's the internet in your hand. which could save you $400 or more a year. it'

babcock ranch near fort myers is america's first self- sustaining city totally powered by the sun.s the most environmentally responsible, sustainable, new town that has ever been developed. it is the first solar powered town in america and we are very proud of that. >> if you look to the distant future it will be a necessity. if we want to have a good life in the future, we have to think more sustainably. >> eight developers are building homes in the community, the goal is to eventually have 20,000 homes there. developers say that the community already has 150 homes under contract. >>> the resource justify galloped into the record books winning the triple crown. >> announcer: it is just perfect, he is immortal, justify is the 13th triple crown winner! >> justify had already won the kentucky derby, the preakness, and then capped the run by capturing the belmont stakes in new york. check that out! the chestnut colt burst onto the scene in february, in fact, the first race that he ever ran was just 77 days before the derby. there are more than 90,000 spectators at the belmont yesterda

. >> urban planner john says all cities can get as green as babcock ranch eventually. advantage here is the concept and vision came first. before the homes and people. >> if you look in the distant future, it's going to be a necessity. if we want to have a good life in the future, we have to think more sustainably. >> and since they live and work here, he has a pollution free commute. these solar charged shuttles will be fully autonomous. the ranch has a 150 homes under contract. >> because of the sun, the future is self sustainable. shannon. >> shannon: phil keating, thank you very much. former number two man at the fbi wants immunity in exchange for testimony about hillary clinton's emails. we will get reaction from the panel when we get back. he got a recommendation for our custom fit orthotic to relieve his foot, knee, or lower back pain, from being on his feet. dr. scholl's. born to move. ron! soh really? going on at schwab. thank you clients? well jd power did just rank them highest in investor satisfaction with full service brokerage firms...again. and online eq