The Federation of Irish Sport has teamed up with Future Fit in a programme sponsored by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) which is designed to increase energy efficiency of sports clubs thereby reducing operating costs.
It is estimated that clubs could save up to €3,000 a year through energy efficiency. This could amount to cost savings of in excess of €10 million across sports clubs in Ireland as a whole. Indeed, research from the SEAI would indicate that savings of 10-20% could be made by many sports clubs through behavioural and/or low cost changes.
The programme entitled “Energy Fit” is being run on a pilot basis initially and is entirely FREE for eligible clubs. Click here for the brochure which sets out criteria for inclusion in the programme and details of how to get involved.
It is intended that participation in the programme will not only help improve the financial standing of sports clubs at a time of unprecedented economic challenge but also enhance the environmental footprint of sports for the benefit of this and future generations.
We would ask that you would circulate details of the programme to your clubs and encourage them to get involved. Please do not hesitate to contact Paul O’Connor of Future Fit on 086 343 3368 or paul@futurefit.ie if you require further information or feel there may be specific sports clubs that might benefit.
The first EnergyFit Workshop takes place tomorrow, Tuesday, March 26th, 6.30 to 9.30pm in Sutton Golf Club. Future dates and venues nationally will be announced closer to the day. Dublin dates for your diary:
Dublin North,
Workshop 1 – When, March 26 – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: Sutton Golf Club What: How to read your bills, best tariffs, take meter readings, identify big energy users, identify savings
Workshop 2 – When, April 9th – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: TBD What: Register of saving opportunities, Energy Action plan,
Workshop 3 – When, April 29th – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: TBD What: Operations and maintenance check list, member engagement, review and recommendations
Dublin South,
Workshop 1 – When, April 2nd – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: TBD What: How to read your bills, best tariffs, take meter readings, identify big energy users, identify savings
Workshop 2 – When, April 15th – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: TBD What: Register of saving opportunities, Energy Action plan,
Workshop 3 When, April 30th – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: TBD What: Operations and maintenance check list, member engagement, review and recommendations
West Dublin
Workshop 1 – When, April 8th – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: TBD What: How to read your bills, best tariffs, take meter readings, identify big energy users, identify savings
Workshop 2 – When, April 22nd – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: TBD What: Register of saving opportunities, Energy Action plan,
Workshop 3 – When, May 6th – 6.30-9.30 pm Where: TBD What: Operations and maintenance check list, member engagement, review and recommendations
If you would like your club to participate please fill out this questionnaire