Energy efficiency case studies
Read our case studies to see how our Energy Conservation Measures have lowered consumption and made energy savings at leisure facilities.
Torbay Leisure Centre – Torbay Council
Torbay Council received funding of £1,849,899 from Phase 1 of the PSDS grant for the implementation of a decarbonisation project at Torbay Leisure Centre. This facility is Parkwood Leisure’s first zero fossil fuel building with a 100% reduction in gas consumption and annual carbon saving of 318 tonnes.
Burntwood Leisure Centre – Lichfield District Council
Lichfield District Council received funding of £1,062,575 from the PSDS grant for the implementation of a decarbonisation project at the Burntwood Leisure Centre with carbon savings of 260 tonnes and a 55% reduction in gas consumption.
Stour Centre – Ashford District Council
The Stour Centre received £1,740,000 in funding from the PSDS grant to install new carbon saving technologies. Approximately 600 tonnes of CO2 will be saved annually.
Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme Grant – Phase 1
Leisure Energy has assisted 9 Local Authorities with securing grant funding worth over £17m during Phase 1 of the scheme, achieving carbon savings of approximately 3,457 tonnes.
Bakewell Swimming Pool
Leisure Energy have helped Bakewell Swimming Pool save £8,000 a year in electricity costs through the installation of a new air handling system.
Summerfields Leisure Centre
Leisure Energy has helped Summerfields LC reduce their carbon emissions by 10 tonnes with the installation of thermal solar panels.
Client Testimonials
“Leisure Energy have been working with Freedom Leisure for several years at contracts across the country, managing the installations of new energy saving equipment at our leisure facilities. Leisure Energy have worked professionally and efficiently throughout the installation of the new technologies, additionally giving training to our staff to ensure full understanding of the operation of the equipment. We would not hesitate to recommend Leisure Energy to other organisations who are looking to upgrade their energy equipment within a leisure setting.”
Graham Watson, Group Facilities and Environmental Manager, Freedom Leisure
“Leisure Energy have provided an excellent service in delivering the energy saving projects at Burntwood Leisure Centre. From the outset when assisting with the application for the Public Sector Decarbonisation Grant, throughout the development phase and during installation, they have worked professionally with the Council and our leisure partner, Freedom Leisure. Additionally, Leisure Energy staff and their installation team understand the demands of delivering projects within a live customer facing environment which enabled the facility to remain open during the installation.“
John Smith, Business Development Manager, Lichfield District Council
“We have been really impressed with the extent of the works and how quickly the packages of work were implemented.”
Paul McKenner
Head of Corporate Property and Projects, Ashford BC
“Leisure Energy have undertaken several Energy Savings Audits for us to date and their reports are always professionally presented with clear, sensible, intelligent solutions that perfectly meet our brief. The ability to undertake detailed analysis and background research into complex, high energy-consuming facilities adds further quality to their overall proposals.”
Rob Mitchell, Business Development Technical Manager, Everyone Active
“Leisure Energy have been working in partnership with Freedom Leisure for several years providing energy surveys and energy equipment installations at our leisure contracts across the country. They provide a professional service with good levels of communication and efficient delivery of carbon reduction projects at our leisure centres. I would not hesitate to recommend them.”
Ian Morey, Business Development Director, Freedom Leisure
