1. Dr Bob Hardwick, Leisure Energy Ltd
REDUCING ENERGY WASTE
Dr Bob Hardwick, Leisure Energy Ltd

2. Cut Your Utility waste first – then look at new supply
Cut Your Utility waste first – then look at new supply. Do not install new supply, and continue wasting it.

3. 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.
(Graham/JB)

4. Background to Leisure Energy
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
(Graham/JB)

5. About Lean Energy
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.
(Bob)

6. Key areas where energy is lost in Pools
(Bob)

7. (Bob) Pool (& Sports Hall) air handling – 24 hours x 365
Pool water pumping –
High bay lighting – 16 hours x 365
Heat losses from pool water
(Bob)

8. (Bob) Free showers for any user Complex site controls
Backwashing and dilution - high water costs
Energy broking, water negotiations
(Bob)

9. Bridport Leisure Centre
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10. Reduction in CO2 for Bridport Leisure Centre since 2006
Tonnes
(Bob)
Source: Leisure Energy

11. 394 tonnes saved now every year over 2006
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12. How much is 1 tonne of CO2?
3001 miles
(Bob)

13. 394 tonnes saved since 2006
1,182,394 miles
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14. Energy Costs
Reduction in annual Energy Costs for Bridport Leisure Centre since 2006
(Bob)
Source: Leisure Energy

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17. About Hood Park Leisure Centre
3560m2
Indoor swimming pool
Outdoor swimming pool
Sports Hall
Fitness suite
(Bob)

18. Energy Saving History So Far…
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
(Bob)

19. Comparison of Bridport Leisure Centre, and Hood Park Leisure Centre
Energy Usage
Comparison of Bridport Leisure Centre, and Hood Park Leisure Centre
kWhrs
(Bob) Hood Park is 3560m2 and Leisure Centre J is 3749m2.
Source: Leisure Energy

20. OSPREY LEISURE CENTRE, PORTLAND
(Bob)

21. More than 245 tonnes of CO2 now saved, every year, compared to 2010
2013
280 Tonnes
2014 (Projected )
(Bob)
155 Tonnes

22. Energy Costs
Osprey Leisure Centre. Annual energy costs reduced by £58,600 every year now over 2010
(Bob)
Source: Leisure Energy

23. GL1 Leisure Centre, Gloucester
(Bob)

24. Annual Utility costs reduced by £280,260 p.a. since 2010
Energy Usage
GL1 Leisure Centre
Annual Utility costs reduced by £280,260 p.a. since 2010
kWhrs
(Bob)
Source: Leisure Energy

25. Common Pitfalls Lessons Learned from Implementing Energy Saving Initiatives
(Bob)

26. Don’t Install new supply ………………………..
install piecemeal technology …………….
ask a seller of damp proof courses if you need a damp proof course.!!!
(Bob)
Don’t install new supply – boilers, CHP, Voltage Optimising, Renewables, whatever, until you have removed the wasted energy from your core load. No point in purchasing new supply, then continuing to waste it.
For that matter, don’t install new gas, biomass, or oil boilers at this time – the work we are doing within the network is making these more and more redundant.
Don’t ask a supplier of damp proof courses if you need a damp proof course (or other technology)
Don’t install energy saving equipment without knowing its impact on other related systems

27. 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
(Bob)
Don’t install LED lighting everywhere, just because it’s the latest thing.
For that matter, don’t install PV on a swimming pool site – there are better ways.
Don’t purchase energy saving equipment on the cheapest quote, but based on at least 5 years lowest energy cost to the site.
Don’t cut out maintenance to save money.
Don’t turn your pool AHU off overnight to save money.

28. Do Get finance you can control Take independent advice (Bob)
Don’t sign up for “free” CHP, Biomass Boilers, Solar panels, etc, if you can possibly avoid it – get finance you control.
Don’t take advice from someone paid commission, shared savings, undeclared income, whatever, on where to spend your money. Find someone independent, with specialist pool energy experience. Pools are a very particular energy area, not widely understood.

29. Don’t invent your mistakes alone – join the rest of us.
(Bob)

30. Summary
Optimise your energy usage before considering implementing new initiatives
Benchmark if possible to see if you are using the right amount of energy.
(Graham/ Julian)

31. Summary
Seek expert advice from a leisure specialist rather than a dry building consultant
Understand the ROI
(Graham/ Julian)

32. Any questions?
(Bob)

33. Leisure Energy E: bob@leisure-energy.com W: leisure-energy.comT:
@LeisureEnergyUK
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