Because of its unique geography, Northern Nevada is a center for geothermal resources in the country, and as renewable energy has become increasingly attractive to U.S. facilities, Reno-area companies have investigated tapping into the ground’s heat for building heating. This session will describe the geothermal success story of Peppermill Resort in Reno, a 2.1-million-sq-ft facility that includes 1,621 guest rooms, a large casino, and spa and fitness centers. Hear how the facility drilled a geothermal well into a hot water aquifer, and now uses the geothermal energy for 100% of the resort’s domestic water and mechanical heating needs, replacing the natural-gas boilers formerly used. Find out what this means for energy savings, plumbing and HVAC systems. The first-hand details of this award-winning project will be truly fascinating for everyone working in facilities.