<p>At a capacity of 1,350 tons, <a href="https://green.nd.edu/news/notre-dame-continues-its-commitment-to-sustainability/">using geothermal well fields</a> located underneath the Ricci Rugby practice fields, the East Plant’s five geothermal heat-recovery chillers provide both heating and cooling. The chilled water produced will be a source for the campus distribution system, while the hot water will be piped to nearby buildings to provide an efficient and greener approach to heating.</p>