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REDUCING ENERGY WASTEDr Bob Hardwick, Leisure Energy Ltd
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Cut Your Utility waste first – then look at new supply.Do not install new supply, and continue wasting it.
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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.
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• 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
Background to Leisure Energy
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• 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.
About Lean Energy
Key areas where energy is lost in Pools
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Bridport Leisure Centre
Bridport Leisure Centre
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Source: Leisure Energy
Reduction in CO2 for Bridport Leisure Centre since 2006
Tonnes
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394 tonnes saved now every year over 2006
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How much is 1 tonne of CO2?
3001 miles
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394 tonnes saved since 2006
1,182,394 miles
Energy Costs
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Source: Leisure Energy
Reduction in annual Energy Costs for Bridport Leisure Centre since 2006
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About Hood Park Leisure Centre
•3560m2•Indoor swimming pool•Outdoor swimming pool•Sports Hall•Fitness suite
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Energy Saving History So Far…
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• 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
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Comparison of Bridport Leisure Centre, and Hood Park Leisure Centre kWhrs
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OSPREY LEISURE CENTRE, PORTLAND
155 Tonnes
280 Tonnes
400+ Tonnes
2010
2013
2014 (Projected )
More than 245 tonnes of CO2 now saved, every year, compared to 2010
Energy Costs
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Osprey Leisure Centre. Annual energy costs reduced by £58,600 every year now over 2010£
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GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester
Energy Usage
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GL1 Leisure Centre Annual Utility costs reduced by £280,260
p.a. since 2010kWhrs
Common PitfallsLessons Learned from Implementing Energy Saving Initiatives
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Don’t•Install new supply ………………………..•install piecemeal technology …………….•ask a seller of damp proof courses if you need a damp proof course.!!!
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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
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Do•Get finance you can control•Take independent advice
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Don’t invent your mistakes alone – join the rest of us.
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Summary
• Optimise your energy usage before considering implementing new initiatives
• Benchmark if possible to see if you are using the right amount of energy.
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Summary
• Seek expert advice from a leisure specialist rather than a dry building consultant
• Understand the ROI
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Any questions?
