New Aquatic Centre energy report unveiled at LIWA Conference in Western Australia

Delegates from Western Australia Local Governments and operators from many of the state’s 132 aquatic centres have been armed with a new in-depth analysis of energy technologies which are providing proven cost savings and environmental benefits for the industry. The ‘Reducing Energy Expenditure in Western Australian Aquatic Centres’ report was launched by the Leisure Institute of WA Aquatic (LIWA) President Jeff Fondacaro at the Annual LIWA Conference held in Fremantle.

With heating and other energy costs accounting for around 11% of total expenditure at aquatic facilities, second only to labour expenses, finding innovative and cost effective ways to source energy are high on the list of priorities for LIWA members and stakeholders.

“We have worked hard in establishing relationships to demonstrate that as an industry we have a clear focus on sustainability and cost reduction. LIWA Aquatics advocates strongly to members and stakeholders the importance of embracing sustainable alternatives and looking at new technologies,” Mr Fondacaro said. “This report provides relevant background information on a range of energy saving technologies and promotes potential opportunities in the area of cogeneration systems that are providing very substantial economic gains in aquatic facilities on the east coast of Australia.”

Based on an analysis of 37 West Australian metropolitan aquatic centres the report found there is the potential to deliver industry savings through;

Reduced energy costs of well over $2.45 million per year, or more than $36 million over a 15 year investment period.
These initiatives would reduce the industry’s greenhouse gas emissions by more than 4.2 million tonnes of carbon – equivalent to taking about 60,000 cars off the road for 15 years.
The report was prepared for ATCO Gas Australia in association with Leisure Industries Association of Western Australia and examines a variety of energy technologies including natural gas powered cogeneration, solar PV, solar thermal, geothermal and ground-source heat pumps.

Download the “Reducing Energy Expenditure in Western Australia Aquatic Centres’ Report”

For further information please contact Nathan Lude from ATCO Australia on +61 427 496 890 or email: nathan.lude@atcogas.com.au.