By Jackie Craven, About.com
Placement of the solar panels on the porch roof is unobtrusive.
Photo © Jackie CravenBecause the inn operates year-round, both heating and cooling are essential. Rooms on the upper level can be especially challenging to cool in July and August.
Seeking ways to conserve costs and also protect the environment, innkeepers Andy and Barbara Seaman looked to the sun for low-cost, eco-friendly energy solutions.
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