Geothermal Solutions: How Hot Rock Helped Keep the Peppermill Afloat (Renewable Energy World)
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The geothermal system in the Peppermill Hotel, on a tour of the facilities
hosted by the hotel and the Geothermal Resources Council (Courtesy REW) |
The Peppermill Resort in Reno, Nevada boasts more than 2,200 hotel rooms and suites, convention space, a spa, two pools, more than 25 restaurants and lounges, a fitness center, and more – in all, more than 2 million sq. ft. of operations. But the most interesting aspect of the resort, at least to its guests this week, may be that everywhere they walk or swim is heated by geothermal energy. This makes the Peppermill the perfect spot for this year's
GRC Annual Meeting and Geothermal Energy Expo.
The
Peppermill’s geothermal system not only allows the resort to highlight its use of clean energy, it is a major factor that helped the resort stay afloat during the recession. In 2009, the resort doubled its size with the construction of a new tower block of rooms and amenities – and construction took place in the midst of a nation tightening its wallets and cutting leisure costs.
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