November 2024
In 2023 mwclubb began supporting rugby clubs across Scotland with their journey to net-zero, in partnership with Scottish Rugby and Scottish Gas.
The Scottish Gas Club and Community Net-Zero Fund was launched in 2023 with a 5-year fund available to support clubs to save running costs, reduce carbon emissions and improve their facilities.
Navigating the transition to zero-emissions is a big challenge, but one we can all meet together.
Communities are really well placed to learn from each other, to pool resources and to make a plan for the transition.
The challenge and the opportunity
The challenge to decarbonise every rugby club is huge.
Most clubhouses consume large amounts of energy for heating and hot water and energy consumption can be their biggest outgoing cost.
Many also host a diverse range of activities, from yoga classes to wedding functions and toddler groups. Keeping everyone comfortable can be challenging.
Getting ready for net-zero isn't just about heat pumps, it requires careful planning and, if done right, can future proof our buildings making them more comfortable, healthier places to live, work and play.
Detailed Survey & Testing
Each club receives in an in-depth survey from our team of Retrofit specialists and a detailed report that helps clubs identify quick-wins they can undertake themselves.
An air permeability test identifies how air-leaks contribute to overall energy losses and where the main sources of losses are coming from.
Every club gets a Retrofit Plan
We help each club understand what's possible, and how they could reduce their energy loss by over 80% in the long term.
We help clubs develop a plan to improve their building, in the right order, to gradually reduce cost and carbon emissions, while improving comfort and health.
Funding awards
As we enter 2025 we will see energy and environmental monitoring installed in every club
Clubs will receive funds to start implementing their retrofit plans.
We'll be there to continue supporting the clubs and measuring progress all the way
If you know a rugby club that hasn't yet received their survey, please point them to the link below
If you have a sports facility and you'd like to know more about this service please get in touch