South Holland offers free sustainability support to sports clubs to cut costs and CO₂
Sports clubs in South Holland can now access free expert guidance to make their facilities more sustainable, reducing energy costs and improving indoor climates. Limited spots are available, so early registration is advised.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Free sustainability assistance for sports clubs |
| Provider | Province of South Holland |
| Duration of Support | 6 months |
| Eligibility | Owners of social real estate, including sports clubs |
| Key Benefits | Energy scan, CO₂ reduction plan, financing advice, contractor proposals |
| CO₂ Reduction Targets | 55% by 2030, 100% by 2050 |
| Municipality Involvement | Alphen aan den Rijn promotes the program; contact for municipal-owned spaces |
| Registration | Limited availability; check eligibility via Zuid-Holland website |
The Province of South Holland is responsible for regional development, including sustainability initiatives and support for local organizations like sports clubs. This program aligns with its broader goals to reduce carbon emissions and promote energy efficiency across the province. The Municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn plays a complementary role by facilitating access to the program and addressing sustainability in its own municipal buildings.
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Free assistance for greening sports facilities
Sports clubs can now receive free advice and assistance to make their own facilities more sustainable.
Lower energy costs and a more pleasant indoor climate in the facilities for members, volunteers and athletes. That sounds appealing to many sports clubs. But it can also seem complicated.
Free advice and assistance
Sports clubs can now receive free advice and assistance to make their own facilities more sustainable. This support from the Province of South Holland is specifically for owners of social real estate. Sports clubs can also make use of it. The Municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn is pleased to bring this free assistance to your attention.
What does the programme offer?
Guidance from the Province of South Holland for 6 months, including:
- energy scan of the current facility (owned by the sports club)
- (draft) step-by-step plan towards a CO₂-neutral facility by 2050, with an intermediate target of 55% CO₂ reduction by 2030
- advice on financing options with subsidy guidance to take the first steps (up to 2030)
- proposal for a contract that installers and contractors can work with.
What is the municipality doing to make buildings more sustainable?
The Municipality of Alphen aan den Rijn is also working to make municipal buildings more sustainable. If part of your facility is owned by the municipality, please contact your designated contact person from the Real Estate & Land Affairs team.
More information
Would you like to know if your facility qualifies for assistance from the province to become more sustainable? Take the eligibility check or contact one of the sustainability coaches from the Province of South Holland via www.zuid-holland.nl/ontzorgingsprogramma.
Note: availability is limited, so don’t wait too long to register!