But, across all such facilities, there is huge scope to save cash and mitigate carbon emissions. The Carbon Trust advises that by making a 10% improvement in the management of energy use, UK leisure facilities could save up to £70 million each year.

This would also reduce carbon emissions by hundreds of thousands of tonnes. ‘In a typical sports centre, energy costs are second only to labour costs, accounting for as much as 30% of total running costs – a higher figure than in most other sectors,’ says the Trust.

Therefore, it’s vital for leisure centres across the UK to assess and manage energy better.

Why sustainable energy can be a magic money spinner

Private leisure centres need to stay competitive with good profit margins. Council run centres also need to make every penny count. Both can maximise user satisfaction and profit through sustainable energy reduction.

While there are many ways centres can become more energy efficient, voltage optimisation is among the top options. Voltage optimisation for leisure centres improves energy usage and equipment life. Here’s how it works.

The benefits of dynamic voltage optimisation (VO)

Dynamic VO optimises and stabilises the voltage supplying the whole leisure centre with equipment such as pool pumps, lighting, heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment, offering significant opportunities for energy savings. The technology improves supply continuity and builds resilience against unstable electrical grid supplies.

The advantages:

1) Quick ROI: 2-3 years. VO can payback remarkably fast.
2) VO protects electrical equipment. Therefore there is an additional payback in terms of extended life expectancy and reduced maintenance.
3) VO savings are instantaneous.
4) VO doesn’t affect the comfort of guests.
5) Installation is easy and non-disruptive for gym users. There is no need for extended shut down of the gym for installation. Rather a brief power shutdown is required; this can be undertaken out of hours.

The Efficient Power Solutions offering

As part of our offering we will provide a free site survey, to assess whether VO represents the best technology for your facilities. Further, we will offer a post-install savings analysis 3 to 6 months after installation, to prove the savings we promise upfront.

Energy saving for leisure centres is a crucial trend, with major financial and environmental benefits. We strongly advise all centres to assess their options, and consider the advantages VO can offer now and into the long term.

Read how voltage optimisation is achieving nearly 13% energy savings at The Brewery shopping and leisure centre.