Solutions for sports and leisure
Sports clubs and leisure centres are often amongst the hardest hit by rising energy prices. With high consumption due to heating and lighting, it’s key to find ways to reduce energy costs without compromising on customer comfort. We offer a number of solutions for sports and leisure businesses.
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Solutions for sports and leisure
Sports clubs and leisure centres are often amongst the hardest hit by rising energy prices. With high consumption due to heating and lighting, it key to find ways to reduce energy costs without compromising on customer comfort. We offer a number of solutions for sports and leisure businesses.
solar ▪ wind ▪ carbon reduction
Renewable energy for the sports & leisure industry
Looking for sustainable energy solutions for your sports or leisure business? As a sector, the sports & leisure industry has been hard hit by rising energy costs. Further driven by high consumption levels and shifting consumer priorities, it’s more important than ever to consider how being more sustainable can help your business.
Simplifying sustainability in sports & leisure
Sustainability has been a key topic in the sports industry for years now. We all know we need to be more sustainable, and we want to do our bit to help the planet, but how do we get there? With so many options to choose from, costs to consider, and the day-to-day running of your business taking up your time, it’s hard to know how or where to start.
Ennovus Solutions are here to help you take those crucial first steps. From energy audits and feasibility studies to easy-to-implement energy saving solutions and full on-site renewable energy generation, we work with sports and leisure businesses like yours to reduce costs, save time and be greener.
Solar panels for sports clubs and leisure centres
Whilst powering large sites for sports and leisure centres can be a huge cost (energy costs account for as much as 30% of the total running costs in leisure centres!) your building might actually be the answer to reducing your bills and boosting your green credentials.
All that roof space makes solar power a great renewable energy option. Solar power offers a smart, reliable way to take control of your electricity usage, reduce operational costs, and move towards net zero, all whilst showing a commitment to sustainability. And with an average payback period of 5 years, it’s a solution well worth exploring.
Popular solutions for sports & leisure businesses
Solar panel
installation
Roof mounted solar panels are the most cost-effective method to generate energy on-site and protect against rising energy costs.
Smart
controls
Smart controls reduce energy waste by automating systems like lighting, heating, air conditioning, and plug sockets.
LED
lighting
As much as 20% of total energy costs can be attributed to lighting in sports centres. LEDs can reduce this demand by up to 60%.
Energy efficiency upgrades
Reducing your energy consumption means you reduce your energy costs, so implementing energy efficiency upgrades is a great way to lower your bills.
Business energy
audits
Ennovus’ audits align with British Standards and help to identify how your site uses energy and where savings can be made.
Site decarbonisation strategies
Want to take your sustainability journey a step further? We can work with you to create a full site decarbonisation strategy.
Funding sustainability in sports and leisure
Moving to green energy can come with high upfront costs, creating a barrier for many businesses. Luckily, we offer a number of funding options to help get your renewable energy projects moving. With no upfront costs, four different models to choose from, immediate operational savings and no disruption to your current operations, our funding solutions are a great way to start moving to cleaner, more sustainable energy.
Funding options include:
- Supply Contract Integration (SCI)
- Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
- Hire Purchase (HP)
- Energy as a Service (EaaS)
Working with businesses across sport and leisure
Stadiums
With a single football game using up to 30,000 kWh of electricity, there are plenty of savings to be made for more sustainable stadiums.
Gyms
Reduce your emissions and appeal to planet-conscious clients with our range of renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions.
Ice rinks
It takes a lot of power to keep your ice rink at the perfect temperature! Our innovative solutions can help reduce your costs without affecting operations.
Bowling alleys
Often having large roof space, bowling alleys are the perfect space for solar solutions. Find out how you can optimise that space and reduce emissions.
Sports clubs
Sustainability is at the forefront of many sports clubs’ minds, with increasing pressure from stakeholders and the public. Our solutions can help.
Swimming pools
The WIRH estimates that the UK pool sector emits around 2% of UK national carbon emissions. With our services, we can do our bit to reduce this.
Golf clubs
You may be surprised to learn that a study by Carbon Literacy named Golf as having the second highest carbon footprint in sport-specific comparisons. Let’s reduce yours!
We had the pleasure of working with Ennovus, and we couldn't be more impressed with their professionalism and expertise. From start to finish, David, James, and Paul demonstrated a deep knowledge of [solar] carports, ensuring that every aspect of our project was handled with precision and care. They provided a fantastic service, addressing all our concerns with efficiency and clarity. Their commitment to excellence and customer satisfaction truly sets them apart. We highly recommend Ennovus to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and reliable partner"
Climate Change and Sustainability Manager
Council Leisure Centre Project
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Useful resources
Brochure: Sustainability in sports and leisure
Get interesting insights into energy and sustainability in the sports and leisure sector and explore our recommended services.
Webinar: Decarbonising sports and leisure
David Woon discusses the technology driving decarbonisation in leisure centres and sport facilities and the realistic actions you can take.
Blog: How can the UK drive sustainability in football
Football is one of the UK’s most popular sports, so how can it help us drive sustainability? Find out in this article.
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What is sustainability in sport?
Sustainability in sport covers a number of environmentally friendly, socially responsible, and economical actions, aimed at reducing negative impact on the environment and promoting positive change.
Some examples include creating energy-efficient stadiums, reducing waste, and promoting sustainable travel.
Sustainability initiatives aim to ensure a future for sports stadiums, both in mitigating risks of climate change, and in reducing costs. To find out more about sustainability in sports and leisure, check out our blog.
Why is being environmentally sustainable important in sport and leisure?
Sport and leisure facilities are both at a high risk of the effects of climate change, and big contributors to carbon emissions. Implementing sustainability initiatives will be crucial to reducing the impact of the sector on the environment and future-proofing businesses.
But outside of the environmental drivers, sustainability is a huge factor in driving down costs. With energy costs making up around 30% of a leisure centre’s running costs, finding ways to reduce energy bills (such as installing renewable energy solutions) will help businesses mitigate the impact of cost increases across their day-to-day operations.
For more reasons to consider sustainability for your sports and leisure business, take a look at our blog.
How much energy does a leisure centre use?
Leisure centre energy consumption varies, depending on factors such as building size, facilities, age, opening hours, and energy efficiency measures.
However, it is estimated that the average consumption for leisure centres with a swimming pool use around 1,500 – 2,500 kWh per m2 per year, whereas dry-side only facilities use approximately 300 – 500 kWh per m2 per year.
Read more about leisure centre energy consumption here.