Efficiency & LIPAAtlantis Marine World
On June 19, 2000, Atlantis Marine World aquarium opened its doors, providing an enjoyable and educated experience for all visitors. Atlantis' marine life is sustained by a LIPA-supported clean energy technology that utilizes the energy available in the ground. This was a perfect solution for an environmentally sensitive habitat.
LIPA’s Energy Specialists assisted with the design of a 150-ton geothermal system to support the Atlantis Shark Tank Exhibit. The system uses the passive energy of the earth to heat and cool the saltwater tank through a geothermal water source heat pump. A geothermal loop is located underground, beneath a picnic area on the grounds of the aquarium, and therefore has no unsightly above ground equipment. The system uses five 30-ton WaterFurnace heat pump units and two 7-1/2 horsepower pumps to push water through the loop.
LIPA is dedicated to bringing the cost effective and environmentally responsible energy-efficient technologies to Long Island. Financial incentives were provided for the projects as part of our Clean Energy Initiative. The financial incentives offered by LIPA made the project more affordable. The geothermal system will continue to save energy dollars throughout the lifetime of the equipment.
