Homeowners near the Massachusetts coastal town of Ipswich in Essex County will have a great opportunity tomorrow to learn about the new solar initiatives that took effect in the state following the new year.

The Friends of the Ipswich Public Library — a group of local residents dedicated to the enhancement of the Ipswich Library — are hosting a solar seminar at the library beginning at 7:30 PM. The group has invited representatives from Sunlight Solar Energy — a primarily east coast designer and installer of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy systems for over 20 years — to help homeowners seek out the best solar PV system for their needs at the best possible price, using Massachusetts rebates and state and federal tax credits. Remember, Massachusetts is one of GetSolar’s top 5 solar states of 2011, as Governor Deval Patrick has pledged to install another 250 megawatts (MW) of solar energy capacity by 2017. As some may recall, the Ispwich last year installed a solar energy system at its Town Hall.

For those just trying to learn about the basics of solar energy, the seminar will also cover the ABCs of how solar technology works to produce energy, how solar can cut consumption, and, of course, how a system can save you money from day one following an installation.

Residents who want to attend should pre-register, as space will be limited. To register or get additional information about the seminar, call 617-332-1870 or send an email to amy.levine@sunlightsolar.com.