Sports clubs are a great way for people to get fit, meet new friends and enjoy the benefits of being active. But there’s one thing that can plague them – high energy bills!
Let’s look at how you can increase energy efficiency in your sports club and ensure that’s one less thing to sweat about!
Ways To Save Energy
Having a well-insulated building and using LED light bulbs are just two simple ways that sports clubs can cut down on their energy costs.
Saving energy costs means saving money which could go towards new equipment or training programs.
The more efficient you are, the lower your energy bill will be. Your board should consider the cost of energy when planning for the future.
Refrigeration compressors
Compressors are the most energy-intensive equipment in kitchens, restaurants, or sports clubs where cold energy drinks and fresh foods are stocked. They run 24/7, 365 days a year and need maintenance on a regular basis to improve their efficiency.
Newer compressors are more efficient than older models. However, if you do not have any variable frequency drives (VFDs) installed, your refrigeration system will use more energy than necessary.
If you’re replacing a compressor, it’s important to know that new models will be much more energy efficient than older ones. Compressors use a lot of energy to run and older models were not built with this in mind. They can be noisy too! Although they may cost more upfront, the savings that come later on will outweigh those costs several times over.
Hot water heaters
Hot water heaters account for about one-third of a building’s total energy use.
The good news is that there are simple steps you can take to reduce the amount of electricity your hot water heater uses, which will save money on both your monthly utility bills and more importantly, help prevent global warming.
Hot water heaters come in two main types: tank-type (with a storage tank) or instantaneous electric models.
The first type is less efficient because they use more electricity than necessary to keep up with demand during peak times; electric models have better efficiency ratings because they provide only as much power as needed when needed.
If you have an older model, consider replacing it with a new tankless or solar hot water heater that doesn’t require any additional energy supply at all (i.e., no gas line).
Look into solar panels
Consider installing solar panels on the roof of your building.
There are many benefits to this option: firstly, it’s more affordable than buying a new car or replacing all of the lights in your sports center with LEDs; secondly, they’re very easy to use (you don’t even have to think about them!); and lastly, they’ll reduce your carbon footprint by 50%.
However, there are some downsides as well—solar panels can be expensive if you don’t know what you’re doing (we recommend hiring an electrician), so make sure that before committing yourself financially that you know what kind of return on investment (ROI) will come from this purchase!
Additionally, if you do decide on installing these types of systems onto any part of buildings where water may come into contact, then please read up on how exactly those two materials interact.
You dont want to have your sports club flooded because you didn’t take care during installation!
Use ceiling fans
Ceiling fans are a great way to cool down a room.
Turning on your ceiling fan creates airflow in the room and circulates the air around.
It effectively cools down the room by circulating hot air away from you and toward the ceiling, releasing it from the top of your house or apartment.
In addition to cooling rooms, ceiling fans can also be used in conjunction with air conditioning units as a way to save money on electricity bills during the summer months.
Buy power strips for electronics and appliance
If you’re going to buy a power strip for electronic devices and appliances, make sure it’s a surge protector.
A surge protector will protect your electronics from damage caused by sudden spikes in voltage, but it won’t save energy unless you turn off the device when it’s not in use.
It’s also important to unplug appliances when they’re not being used—even if they have their own power switches!
Even if an appliance is turned off at its switch or outlet (or unplugged), there is still electricity running through it.
Conclusion
Sports clubs can save money by being energy efficient.
It’s a win-win if you think about it: you save money and the environment at the same time.
If your club is having trouble finding ways to be more energy efficient, consider these tips for saving money on your utility bills. Remember that every little bit helps!
