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REDUCING ENERGY WASTE. Dr Bob Hardwick, Leisure Energy Ltd. Cut Your Utility waste first – then look at new supply. Do not install new supply, and continue wasting it. Cut Your Utility Bills. Identify the key areas where energy is lost Get a thorough energy assessment
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REDUCING ENERGY WASTE Dr Bob Hardwick, Leisure Energy Ltd
Cut Your Utility waste first – then look at new supply.Do not install new supply, and continue wasting it.
Cut Your Utility Bills • Identify the key areas where energy is lost • Get a thorough energy assessment • Look at the common pitfalls of implementing energy saving initiatives.
Background to Leisure Energy • Joint company formed between The Clarkson Alliance & Lean Energy. • 100 leisure refurbishment projects completed in last 10 years. • Leisure schemes delivered in operational sites, designed to drive up revenue and participation
About Lean Energy • Over 100 energy saving projects delivered since 2006 to leisure facilities and schools. • One Leisure Centre has reduced energy costs by 36%. Work being completed this year will take that to 80% reduction overall.
Bridport Leisure Centre Reduction in CO2 for Bridport Leisure Centre since 2006 Tonnes Source: Leisure Energy
How much is 1 tonne of CO2? 3001 miles
394 tonnes saved since 2006 1,182,394 miles
Energy Costs Reduction in annual Energy Costs for Bridport Leisure Centre since 2006 Source: Leisure Energy
About Hood Park Leisure Centre • 3560m2 • Indoor swimming pool • Outdoor swimming pool • Sports Hall • Fitness suite
Energy Saving History So Far… • Gas fired 70 kw CHP (linked to outdoor pool) • Pool covers placed on all four pools • VSDs fitted to pool circulation pumps • LED lighting throughout all corridors • Staff training • BMS system settings reviewed annually
Energy Usage Comparison of Bridport Leisure Centre, and Hood Park Leisure Centre kWhrs Source: Leisure Energy
More than 245 tonnes of CO2 now saved, every year, compared to 2010 2010 400+ Tonnes 2013 280 Tonnes 2014 (Projected ) 155 Tonnes
Energy Costs Osprey Leisure Centre. Annual energy costs reduced by £58,600 every year now over 2010 £ Source: Leisure Energy
Energy Usage GL1 Leisure Centre Annual Utility costs reduced by £280,260 p.a. since 2010 kWhrs Source: Leisure Energy
Common PitfallsLessons Learned from Implementing Energy Saving Initiatives
Don’t • Install new supply ……………………….. • install piecemeal technology ……………. • ask a seller of damp proof courses if you need a damp proof course.!!!
Don’t • Install LED lighting everywhere • Install PV on a swimming pool site … there’s a better system • Purchase on cheapest quote • Cut out maintenance • Turn off your Pool AHU at night
Do • Get finance you can control • Take independent advice
Don’tinvent your mistakes alone – join the rest of us.
Summary • Optimise your energy usage before considering implementing new initiatives • Benchmark if possible to see if you are using the right amount of energy.
Summary • Seek expert advice from a leisure specialist rather than a dry building consultant • Understand the ROI
Leisure Energy E: bob@leisure-energy.com W: leisure-energy.com T: 07977 989263 @LeisureEnergyUK