From pitch-side to power use, another local club is being equipped with the insight and investment needed to cut costs, curb emissions and secure its place at the heart of its community<\/p>\n
Woodkirk Valley FC<\/a>\u00a0recently signed up\u00a0to The Greener Game<\/a>\u00a0programme, an initiative from The Football Association and energy provider\u00a0E.ON\u00a0Next<\/a>.<\/p>\n The association has received a free energy audit as part of the national\u00a0programme\u00a0to improve the sustainability credentials of grassroots football clubs.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Together, The FA<\/a> and E.ON Next aim to drive decarbonisation, promote sustainable practices, and reduce energy costs for clubs across the country.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Woodkirk Valley FC\u00a0is the latest\u00a0organisation\u00a0to benefit in the first year of the\u00a0programme, and has received a free energy audit from\u00a0E.ON\u00a0Next.<\/p>\n The audit and follow-up\u00a0report,\u00a0will help the\u00a0club\u00a0to manage their energy usage and hopefully reduce costs, therefore helping preserve its position at the heart of the local community for years to come.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Over the next four years, The Greener Game\u00a0programme\u00a0will empower grassroots clubs by providing them with funding opportunities for sustainable upgrades, alongside a wealth of educational resources and energy-saving guides.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n The programme is set to invest \u00a31.5million annually into grassroots football, benefiting around 75 to 100 clubs each year.<\/p>\n In addition, many more clubs will benefit from energy and cost saving advice and guidance from E.ON Next.<\/p>\n