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National Aquarium

Discover how energy-saving upgrades allowed Baltimore’s biggest attraction to achieve deep savings.

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Savings at a Glance

By participating in the BGE Energy Solutions for Business program, the National Aquarium in Baltimore was able to use incentives to install energy-efficient light fixtures, LED exit signs and variable frequency water pump drives in its Inner Harbor facility.

 $253,274/year in cost savings
 3,008 MWh/year in energy savings
 $206,793 in incentives paid

Keeping the largest tourist attraction in the state of Maryland running smoothly is a monumental task. When that job also includes protecting the welfare of close to 20,000 animals and accommodating 1.3 million visitors a year, it is no surprise that the National Aquarium is always looking to improve its facilities. With the help of the BGE Smart Energy Savers Program®, the aquarium upgraded much of its interior lighting and installed energy-saving water pump drives to regulate the water levels for the Pier 4 Dolphin Discovery exhibit.

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With over $200,000 in rebates, our energy upgrades made a big splash.
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Jacqueline Bershad, Vice President, Capital Planning and Facilities, National Aquarium
Aquarium

Longer lasting and more efficient LED lighting in the café atrium means fewer bulb replacements and lower maintenance costs.

Energy-efficient LED

Energy-efficient LED lighting enhances the aquarium experience for visitors.

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