As cutting costs and saving energy becomes increasingly important, many UK community sports clubs are reconsidering their reliance on traditional gas boilers.
And it’s not surprising as while traditional systems like this might be commonplace, they come with a heap of drawbacks, including:
Steep maintenance costs
Reduced heating controls, and
Dependency on the grid.
Times are tight, we get it, and the rise in the cost of pretty much everything means anywhere clubs can save some cash is a win.
So, in this article we’ll share four key advantages of electric heating and hot water systems and explain why making the move could offer an efficient and sustainable alternative for your club.
1. Zone controls
One of the major benefits of electric heating systems lies in the high degree of control they offer. The clue’s in the title, but to put it simply, with zone controls you can manage your heating to match the usage of individual spaces within your facility.
For example, XYZ Cricket Club has no game on a Sunday but their clubhouse is booked up for a Christening. With a traditional gas boiler, in order to keep the incoming guests warm they’d have popped on the heating and unwittingly warmed up the whole clubhouse including the empty changing rooms.
With an electric heating system and zone controls, they’re able to just heat the function room - keeping their guests toasty (and happy) while avoiding paying to heat the unused changing rooms.
Essentially, with zone controls you only heat what you need when you need it.
2. Maintenance costs
There’s a big difference in the way traditional gas boilers and modern electric heating systems are designed. We won’t bore you with the ins and outs but the key difference is simplicity and this can result in pretty hefty savings for your club.
Thanks to their simpler design, electric heating systems require less maintenance, which means fewer breakdowns to contend with and less repairs to fork out for.
Not only does this reduce the burden on your club’s heating budget (which let’s face it, is already pretty stretched as it is) but it also means less disruption and more comfort for your members and visitors alike - everyone’s a winner.
3. Independence
The third major advantage of switching to electric heating is the potential for independence from the grid.
Traditional gas boilers tie you to a supply chain that you cannot control and could be subject to price volatility (remember when all our bills doubled overnight..?).
With electric heating on the other hand, there’s the potential to generate your own power, freeing your club from grid reliance and the uncertainties of the energy market.
Which brings us nicely onto our fourth and final point…
4. Solar: a winning partnership
By making the switch to electric, you open up the door to the possibility of pairing your heating and hot water system with solar power generation. This winning partnership allows your club to maximise energy efficiency and independence.
Solar panels can generate power during daylight hours, offsetting a significant portion of your energy costs.
But don’t solar panels cost a fortune, we hear you cry? The cherry on the cake is that more and more grants are becoming available for energy efficient and green projects like solar, so you might be able to reap all these rewards without the outlay.
Electric: it's a win-win-win scenario. You decrease your reliance on the grid, make considerable savings, and contribute to a greener planet.
Key takeaways
Transitioning from a gas boiler to an electric heating system can offer your sports club:
Increased control over heating,
Reduced maintenance costs,
Independence from the gas grid, and
The opportunity to embrace solar power.
With all these benefits in mind, it’s clear why many clubs are taking this eco-friendly and economical leap.
Ready to explore the potential savings and sustainability that electric heating could bring to your club? Contact Chris at chris@tjbservices.co.uk today, and let's work together to make your clubhouse a model of energy efficiency.
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