Mystic Aquarium enhances its mission with green energy projects through the Connecticut Green Bank
Mystic Aquarium, a popular Connecticut tourist destination,
celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2023. While celebrating this
milestone, they also enhanced their reputation as a leader in
sustainability by completing a comprehensive energy project using
C-PACEfinancing to help reach their renewable energy goals.Mystic
acknowledged that supporting the needs of thousands of animals is
energy intensive – but their new HVAC and heat pump equipment not
only reduced their costs but allows the aquarium to keep their animals
safe and comfortable!
"These projects created around $1 million in savings, which is very important for our bottom line. But what we are most proud of is the impact to the environment."
– Koray Gurz, CFO of Mystic Aquarium
Location
Mystic Aquarium - Mystic, CT
Energy Upgrade
272 kW roof mounted solar photovoltaic system , HVAC upgrades, lighting, and energy-monitoring equipment
Projected Energy Savings
More than $1 million over the life of the upgrades
