Scottish Gas Club & Community Net Zero Fund

Scottish Rugby has partnered with Scottish Gas to help the rugby community across Scotland reduce their energy bills and carbon footprint.

The partnership is set to act as a catalyst for all communities to start transforming their buildings into healthier, more comfortable, more resilient places to work and play on the journey to zero-emissions.

As part of the landmark deal, over 130 clubs are set to benefit from £2m of support through the Club & Community Net Zero Fund to help give clubs a lift with energy bills and reduce energy consumption by over 50%*.

Clubs are now invited to express their interest in receiving free tailored energy efficiency advice and access grants from the fund to help pay for improvements.

It’s not just your club that will benefit!

Once your club has undertaken the Scottish Gas survey and accessed support, Scottish Gas will follow up by hosting a community workshop to support local members of the club and community reduce their energy costs at home. The partnership aims to engage communities across Scotland to deliver on the Scottish Government’s net zero ambitions for 2045.

*Estimated energy reduction based on The Low Energy Transformation Initiative (LETI)’s analysis on retrofitting UK housing stock. Projections have been made for 130 clubs in Scotland utilising this report as well as an in-depth assessment of Hawick Rugby Club.

Click HERE to apply.

 

The first tranche of clubs to benefit from this funding were:

  • Alloa RFC
  • Ardrossan Academicals RFC
  • Ayr RFC
  • Biggar RFC
  • Cartha Queens Park RFC
  • Corstorphine Cougars
  • Falkirk RFC
  • Garioch RFC
  • Grangemouth RFC
  • Greenock RFC
  • Hawick RFC
  • Linlithgow RFC
  • Lismore RFC
  • Livingston RFC
  • Moffat RFC
  • Moray RFC
  • Musselburgh RFC
  • Orkney RFC
  • Selkirk RFC
  • Strathmore RFC
  • Waysiders Drumpellier RFC
  • West of Scotland

Net Zero Heroes

  • Who are the Net Zero Heroes?

    Throughout the Autumn Nations Series, Scottish Gas will be inviting deserving clubs to enjoy the Scottish Gas Murrayfield atmosphere and some incredible rugby. Clubs will be eligible if they have begun to make meaningful change through the Community Club Net Zero Fund supported by both Scottish Rugby and Scottish Gas. Find out more about the clubs below

  • Strathmore RFC

    Strathmore RFC have been selected to attend the match v Fiji as they are one of the first clubs to go through a Scottish Gas retrofit survey as part of the Community Club Net Zero Fund supported by both Scottish Rugby and Scottish Gas. In working with the fund the club have showcased their dedication to create a sustainable and thriving rugby community. Strathmore have nominated four unsung heroes from their Club to enjoy a matchday to remember: Lou Nicoll, Kieran Scholar, Mia White and Finlay Ormiston.

  • Greenock Wanderers RFC

    Greenock Wanderers have been selected to attend the match v South Africa as they have signed up to the Community Club Net Zero Fund, supported by both Scottish Rugby and Scottish Gas. In working with the fund, the club have showcased their dedication to create a sustainable and thriving rugby community. Greenock have nominated four unsung heroes from their Club to enjoy a matchday to remember:  John McDougall, Roger Hardie, Graham Finnie and Keith Macaldowie.

  • Hawick RFC

    Hawick RFC have been selected to attend the match v Portugal.  Not only have they have signed up to the Community Club Net Zero Fund, supported by both Scottish Rugby and Scottish Gas, they were also one of the first clubs to have a retrofit survey. See more in the video below. The Net Zero Heroes nominated to attend the game against Portugal are Malcolm and Kendra Grant and Dave and Maureen Toogood.

  • Falkirk RFC

    Falkirk RFC have been selected to attend the game against Australia. The club has embraced the Community Club Net Zero Fund, supported by both Scottish Rugby and Scottish Gas. In working with the fund, the club have showcased their dedication to create a sustainable and thriving rugby community. Falkirk have nominated Derek & Ann Memuir and Louise & Bill Faulds.

Hawick Rugby Club has been the first club to benefit from the fund. Find out more about the work Scottish Gas has undertaken with Hawick, to help them significantly reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint.