The inn was originally a stable with guest rooms above, and it retains the relaxed atmosphere of a Victorian resort. Rocking chairs are lined up on an 80-foot long porch. A round turret offers ocean views.
Innkeepers Andy and Barbara Seaman faced several challenges:
- Could photovoltaic solar panels be installed without detracting from the charming Victorian flavor of the inn?
- Would the solar panels provide sufficient power to meet the energy needs of a house this large?
- Would the solar panels provide enough savings to justify the expense of their installation?
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