Solar seminar offered at Westport vineyard on Jan. 6 Article Tools

WESTPORT — A free presentation on Solar Thermal and Solar Photovoltaics for homeowners and business owners will take place on the grounds of Westport Rivers Vineyard & Winery at 417 Hixbridge Road in Westport on Tuesday, Jan. 6, from 7 to 8 p.m.

“This presentation will provide the homeowner or business owner valuable information on the mature solar systems available and the latest government grants and tax breaks that can make solar energy a reality for 2009,” says Rob Lamoureux of Westport who will be conducting the seminar.

Mr. Lamoureux is a representative of Alternate Energy and holds a bachelor of science in electrical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. As the energy conservation project manager for Buzzards Bay Brewing and Westport Rivers Vineyard and Winery, he has reduced annual electricity use at the two facilities by enough electricity to run two typical homes.