Project Summary: Smithsonian National Zoological Park – Lion & Tiger Complex, Washington, DC
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| Project Name | Smithsonian National Zoological Park – Lion & Tiger Complex |
|---|---|
| Owner/Operator | Smithsonian Institution |
| City/County | Washington |
| State | District of Columbia |
| Utility Name | PEPCO |
| Date Operational | April 2010 |
| Application | Water heating |
| Building Type | Public building |
| Building or Application Size | 5,000 ft2 |
| Collector Type | Flat-plate |
| Collector Area | 40 ft2 |
| Collector Manufacturer | SolarRoofs.com, Inc. |
| Storage System Type | Water |
| Storage Size | 65 gallons |
| Auxiliary Fuel | Electricity |
| System Installation Contractor | Capital Sun Group, Ltd. |
| Contractor Contact | Albert Nunez, CEM |
| Brief Project Description | A single tank indirect system heats water in the kitchen and bathroom for the zoo animal keepers 8 hours a day, every day of the year. |
| Utility Involvement | None |
| Project Contact | Irvin Propps |
| Date Information Updated | 5/3/2010 |