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As part of its recent expansion during 2006-2010 when the resort doubled in size the Peppermill invested $9.7 million in geothermal energy, which it now uses to heat all of the water used throughout the resort as well as the resort itself. The Peppermill began using geothermal energy to heat its pools in the 1980 s. In 2007, it expanded its geothermal use to heat its Tuscany Tower, including the hotel rooms, spa fitness center and outdoor pools and spas. During the Peppermill s most recent and significant expansion of its  physical footprint it also sought to reduce its environmental one and though the water is scalding, it doesn t hurt that the renewable energy system also makes incredibly good economic sense.
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To heat and cool the property, the Peppermill uses a  closed budget car rental coupons loop   hydronic  heating and cooling system. This system works with nature to keep cold water cold using cooling towers while hot water is heated by geothermal energy. budget car rental coupons The water comes up from a production well on one side of the Peppermill property and then after being used to regulate the air temperature in the building, it travels all the way across budget car rental coupons the property through lava rock before being injected back into the earth through the  injection well.
By using  this system, the Peppermill is saving over $1,825,000 a year in cooling costs and $1,700,000 per year in heating costs for a total annual savings of $3,525,000. That means, the Peppermill s geothermal system will be paid off in just under three years!
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Sustainable casino may seem like the Granddaddy of oxymorons, but the Peppermill really is  doing a significant amount to reduce its footprint. Whether motivated by cash, or caring, or a combination thereof, the effect is the same. The Peppermill is doing well financially by doing good for the planet.
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