Leisure Energy is a unique Energy Consultancy in that we are the only dedicated energy consultancy in the leisure sector. We work with local authorities, leisure operators and charitable trusts investigating their energy cost and carbon footprint at the leisure facilities to identify potential reductions through new technologies. For local authorities, these will be some of the most carbon intensive buildings in their portfolio. As the centres have been built, extended and modified over the last several decades, it means that no two leisure centres are alike and subsequently a fully bespoke energy audit is always completed to understand the requirements of each individual building.
Unusually, for an energy consultancy, we then project manage the installation of the recommendations as both Principal Designer and Principal Contractor resulting in our clients receiving a one stop shop for all of their energy projects.
Over the last couple of years Leisure Energy have specifically been instrumental in assisting Local Authorities fund energy projects via the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS). The PSDS scheme is designed to help upgrade heating systems in public buildings, to those which will then be run on cleaner, cheaper and renewable energy sources reducing reliance on fossil fuels as well as making public buildings more comfortable and cheaper to warm. The focus is on cost effective decarbonisation of heat and the overall achievement of carbon emission savings.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) initiated a £1bn funding stream and Leisure Energy have been involved with all phases of the scheme, currently at Phase 3b. We have been successful in achieving 100% grant success for 29 sites providing grant awards to the value of over £33 Million. Our current projects have resulted in equipment installations which include:
- 22 air source heat pumps
- 1000s of low energy light fittings and sensors
- Over 3300 photovoltaics solar panels on 12 roofs
- Pool water pumps and dosing system upgrades
- Air handling units with fan motors and controls.
- Building Energy Management Systems were upgraded at all sites.
- Battery Storage introduced to store electricity.
From initial client enquiry we develop an in-depth relationship with the customer to identify their prospective portfolio of buildings and their energy reduction targets. Leisure Energy ascertains suggested energy saving measures through on-site audits and an analysis of current desktop consumption data. Our subsequent reports will detail energy savings, carbon reductions and budget capital investment requirements for equipment installations and simple payback periods.
We have recently completed installations at Torbay Leisure Centre working in partnership with Torbay Council and Parkwood Leisure having secured PSDS grant funding of £1,849,899 using Leisure Energy’s carbon reduction feasibility report. Leisure Energy acted as Principal Designer and Contractor for the delivery of the scheme, and worked closely with Parkwood Leisure to reduce disruption to site during implementation, as the building remained operational throughout the installation.
Project completion was June 2022 with the following equipment installations:
- Two air source heat pumps with a 1000 litre storage tank and six new circulation pumps with VSDs, valves, pipework and control panel. LTHW heat exchangers were fitted to interface with existing heating circuits and pool water pipes.
- Replacement AHU fan motors and controls with built-in software and connectivity
- 100 kW battery storage system for any excess electricity generated during the day to be stored and used during hours of more expensive tariffs.
- 476 photovoltaic solar panels on the roof to provide electricity to reduce grid reliance.
- 474 LED lights and sensors replaced internal florescent light fittings reducing electrical loads whilst improving illumination levels.
- Building Energy Management System upgraded.
These projects are providing carbon emissions savings of approximately 60% equivalent to 318 tonnes per annum which will take 167 cars off the road.
Torbay Leisure Centre is one of the first fossil free leisure facilities due to a 100% reduction in gas consumption as the boilers were replaced by the installation of the air source heat pumps.
If you would like to discuss how Leisure Energy can assist with your energy requirements please contact:
01865 306688