About.com  "Architecture" by Jackie Craven.

1. Spring Lake Inn is a rambling, shingle-sided Victorian with enormous energy needs. The inn has a grand parlor and dining room with 12-foot ceilings. On the two upper floors are 16 spacious guest rooms. Located steps from the beach in Spring Lake, New Jersey, the inn is a popular summer getaway. However, the inn also maintains a thriving business during the winter months.
   Because 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.
   
   Solar Power at Spring Lake Inn
   Can This House Go Solar?
   The Cost of Going Solar
   How Many Solar Panels Does a Big Victorian Need?
   Mounting the Solar Panels
   Power Without Problems
   From Sun Power to Household Power
   An Electric Meter That Spins Backwards
   Design that Saves the Environment
   Fans Add to the Savings

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