An energy saving grant scheme has invested over £5.4million to help sports clubs across Wales make improvements that lower energy costs and make their buildings more efficient.
From keeping clubhouses cosy in winter to solar panels slashing electricity bills, more and more sports clubs have been able to make smart upgrades to become better at energy efficiency and save money thanks to the Energy Saving Grants scheme, run by Sport Wales and funded by the Welsh Government.
The sports awarded the funding vary from bowls and boxing, to cycling, skateboarding and cricket - and cover every local authority area in Wales.
Since its launch in 2023, clubs have been able to apply for up to £25,000 to fund a range of energy-saving improvements. To date, there have been 307 awards totalling around £5.4million to 280 different clubs. This year alone, there’s been 120 awards at a value of around £2.1million.
On average, each club saves around £3,000 and offsets 3.3 tons of carbon – totalling an estimated annual carbon offset of over 840 tonnes, with an estimated energy saving of around £840,000 for all clubs combined.
The different types of projects supported include:
- LED lighting (excluding lights for playing purposes)
- Solar panels (and battery storage)
- Insulation / building fabrics (non-structural work to roof spaces)
- Heating / hot water sources
- Sustainable water sourcing
Applications reopen for the Energy Savings Grant at the end of May 2026 and can be applied for through Sport Wales’ website.
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