Why Act?
Energy saving in leisure centres can not only help reduce the UK’s carbon emissions, but it can cut their energy bills and save them money. In fact, by making a 10% improvement in the management of energy use, UK leisure facilities could save up to £70 million each year and reduce carbon emissions by hundreds of thousands of tonnes.
In a typical sports centre, energy costs are second only to labour costs, accounting for as much as 30% of total running costs – a higher figure than in most other sectors.
Heating
This can account for 60% of your total energy costs. Implementation of energy efficient equipment could reduce your heating costs by up to a third.
Lighting
On average, 25% of an organisation’s electricity costs come from lighting. You can cut these costs by up to a third while reducing your carbon footprint and improving the working environment for your staff.