ENERGISE

Overview

Energise, the City of York Council’s award-winning community hub and state-of-the-art sports facility, required a modern lighting solution that addressed energy efficiency, operational flexibility, and user experience.

With amenities ranging from a gym and climbing wall to a swimming pool and sports hall, the facility needed a system that could adapt to varied activities while reducing energy consumption.

Kellwood Lighting was approached to deliver a tailored system that would meet these specific needs.

Objectives and Challenges

The client had the following requirements:

• Lighting had to provide flexibility for various activities.
• New lighting installation had to improve lighting quality and enhance operational flexibility.
• Lighting had to lower energy usage in comparison to the existing traditional fittings, to offer payback through energy savings.

Design Process

Kellwood developed a site-specific solution by upgrading all lighting products with DALI drivers and dividing the primary sports hall into four quadrants. This allowed site employees to control each zone’s lighting output via a central, wall-mounted dimming control system. The design enabled Energise to perfectly balance energy savings with the specific activity being pursued, from high-performance sports to general recreation.

By working closely with the City of York Council, Kellwood ensured the solution not only met technical requirements but also aligned with the facility’s operational objectives. The combination of flexible controls and high-performance lights created a flexible system that delivered measurable benefits.

PROJECT OUTCOMES

Energise achieved energy and carbon savings of 53%, an expected installation lifetime of over 8 years, and average annual savings of £6,840, equating to 146 tonnes of CO₂ savings across the system’s lifetime. The facility also benefited from significantly improved lighting levels, reduced maintenance demands, and minimal disruption during installation.

Whether your priority is cost savings, compliance, or creating a unique atmosphere, this project highlights Kellwood Lighting’s expertise in delivering customised, energy-efficient lighting solutions across diverse industries.