Sports centres provides a lot of great benefits to their members and the local community. As we move out of lockdown, they could prove even more crucial for people’s physical and mental health. Yet, most venues are opening their doors for the first time since...
From the beginning it was clear Covid-19 would be a challenge for the leisure industry. Now, as doors reopen after a tough year, leisure centres face a slow return to normal as customers regain confidence. During this recovery, it is vital to keep costs low...
ESS Utility outlines the challenges faced by the fitness industry during lockdown and how to mitigate losses through intelligent utility management. Managing expectations Since lockdown began both leisure centres and their customers have been kept on tenterhooks regarding re-opening. The fear was that the nature of shared...
ESS clarifies the latest advice on playing the great game during lockdown and how clubs might look to their utility usage to balance lost revenue. Green light on the links Golf clubs have been given the sign-off to reopen under social distancing measures, the initial announcement went...
We all have a responsibility to reduce our carbon footprint — but Defra just give us that little extra push to improve our environment. Who are they? The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, also known as Defra, is the ministerial department in the UK and Northern Ireland...
Launching ESS Engage At ESS, we specialise in helping our clients control their energy and utility budgets. Our expert guidance has saved our customers money on their electricity, gas, water and waste contracts over the past 20 years. We have decided to call on our industry...
The Fitness Industry Report 2016 indicates that the health and leisure industry is growing. Now, energy accounts for as much as 30% of the total running costs within a centre. This is a much higher figure than most other sectors, as there has recently been...
On average, 25% of an organisation's electricity costs come from lighting and refrigeration, which can be as much as 50% of their energy bill. Swapping bulbs for LED lights are just one slight change that can make an impact on your energy efficiency. Although it...
