Before taking action, it is important to understand how energy is currently used within your Club.

The ‘ASSESS’ step helps your Club build a clear picture of where energy is being consumed, when it is used most and where there may be inefficiencies. This applies whether you manage your own facilities or use shared spaces such as council-run pitches, leisure centres or private grounds.

Assessment does not need to be technical. Simple checklists and walk-through audits can help identify issues such as lights being left on, inefficient heating systems or opportunities to switch to more efficient equipment.

Resources in this section will help Clubs:

• Highlight quick wins and longer-term opportunities.
• Review energy use in buildings and outdoor facilities.
• Understand energy bills and tariffs where applicable.
• Identify areas of high energy consumption.

Once you understand your current energy use, the next step is to identify where improvements can be made.

This step is about choosing actions that are realistic for your Club and prioritising those that will have the greatest impact. Not every idea will be suitable for every Club, and that is expected.

Clubs may identify actions such as:

• Improving lighting efficiency, including LED upgrades for indoor spaces or floodlights.
• Reducing unnecessary energy use through better controls, timers or signage.
• Exploring renewable energy options, such as solar panels, where facilities allow.
• Improving heating systems or insulation to reduce heat loss.
• Considering electric vehicle charging where appropriate.
• Working with facility owners or local authorities to influence energy improvements.

This section will provide a range of ideas and examples, allowing Clubs to select actions that fit their facilities, budget and capacity.

The ‘ACT’ step is where plans turn into progress.

Using the ideas identified, Clubs can choose a small number of priority actions and plan how they will be delivered. These can be linked to your Clubs Together Greener Goals!

Some actions may be quick and low cost, while others may require longer-term planning, funding or partnership working.

This section supports Clubs to:

• Decide what actions to take now and what to plan for later.
• Assign responsibilities within the Together Greener Team.
• Set realistic timescales.
• Track progress using a simple action plan template.

Clubs are encouraged to start with achievable actions and build confidence over time. Energy efficiency is a journey, and improvement happens step by step.

Communicating what your Club is doing on energy helps build awareness, encourage positive behaviour and maintain momentum.

Simple communication can remind people to switch off lights, use facilities responsibly and support energy-saving initiatives. It also helps demonstrate the Club’s commitment to sustainability to members, partners and the wider community.

This step provides guidance and resources to help Clubs:

• Share energy-saving actions with players and volunteers.
• Promote positive behaviours around energy use.
• Celebrate progress and achievements.
• Communicate with facility owners or partners about improvements.

Clear and positive communication helps make energy efficiency part of everyday club culture.

Reviewing the progress of energy efficiency helps Clubs understand what is working and where further improvements can be made.

This step focuses on checking actions taken, reflecting on impact and learning from experience. Reviewing does not need to be complex and can be done as part of regular Together Greener Team discussions.

Clubs are encouraged to:

• Review energy actions and progress against action plans.
• Reflect on cost savings, behaviour change and facility improvements.
• Capture learning to inform future actions.
• Update Together Greener Goals where appropriate.

Regular review helps Clubs continue to improve, build on success and plan future energy actions with confidence.