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How to save energy in your recreational facility and energize its bottom line

Because recreational facilities typically have high energy consumption, upgrading to energy-efficient technologies can significantly reduce their energy and operating costs – both immediately and for years to come.

Under our Power Smart Product Incentive Program, many energy-efficient products qualify for incentives that can lower paybacks and make projects more attractive.

The following energy-efficient technologies are ideal for recreational facilities and all qualify for financial incentives from the Product Incentive Program.

Switching to energy-efficient lighting

Lighting is often the best place to start since it returns the greatest energy cost savings.

• Energy-saver T8 fluorescent lighting saves 40% to 50% on average in energy costs over T12s.
• Compact fluorescent lamps save up to 75% in energy costs over incandescent lamps.
• LED exit signs are 90% more energy-efficient than incandescent signs and last up to 25 years.
• Lighting controls are ideal for seldom-used areas such as offices, storage rooms and change rooms. Occupancy sensors can reduce lighting energy use by up to 20% and switch plate-mounted timers can cut consumption by up to 70%.

Making ice and curling rinks more efficient

• Low-emissivity ceilings can create significant energy savings while improving facility lighting. They reduce the amount of heat radiating from the ceiling to the ice surface, thus reducing cooling costs.
• Brine pump pony motors reduce consumption while maintaining ice quality.