23 Feb Swimming Pool introduces LED lighting to save money and energy
Braintree Swimming & Fitness has introduced LED lighting in its pool hall to save energy and reduce its carbon footprint.
Braintree District Council and Fusion Lifestyle replaced energy-hungry halogen lights above the pool last month saving 20KW of electricity per hour.
This is the latest measure brought in by Braintree District Council, and part of a wider LED replacement lighting programme across the council’s estate in its drive to tackle climate change. Solar panels were installed at Braintree Swimming and Fitness Centre in 2016 and they produce an average of more than 17,000kwh of electricity every month.
Councillor Peter Tattersley, Cabinet Member for Health and Wellbeing at Braintree District Council, said: “We all need to make changes to help tackle climate change and that’s why we are pleased to have replaced our old lighting at the pool with LED lighting. Not only is the lighting great for swimmers and staff, but it also means we can cut back on our energy use which is really important as the lights are on for around 10 hours a day.”
Anthony Cawley, CEO at Fusion Lifestyle, said: “We are really pleased we have been able to introduce LED lighting at Braintree Swimming & Fitness and would like to thank our partners at Braintree District Council for this joint investment. We are working hard to ensure all our centres are as energy efficient as possible to help the environment.”
LED lighting is being considered for the other centres.
Residents might want to think about LED lighting for their home, because lighting accounts for a good chunk of a typical household’s electricity bill.
Councillor Wendy Schmitt, Cabinet Member for Climate Change and The Environment, at Braintree District Council said: “Replacing standard light bulbs to LED light bulbs at home would not only save energy but reduce energy bills too. Some energy providers will also supply free LED light bulbs to their customers so do check with your provider. If you do decide to replace your current light bulbs, your local Household Recycling Centre will be able to recycle the old bulbs.”
