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SportE2 is made up of 9 Project Partners from 4 different European countries with expertise in building management systems, smart metering, data and signal processing, optimisation, energy flow simulation tools, green design, energy efficiency, and innovation. The project also includes three participating sport facilities each representing a different kind of stakeholder, a private owner, an energy management company with 17 sport facilities, and an energy service company (ESCO). A unique member of the SportE2 consortium is hall of fame basketball player and Olympic medalist PierLuigi Marzorati who played for the Italian national team and local squad “Pallecanestro Cantú.” Learn more about each of our project key individuals in our People Section.
In short, we will excite the sport facility community about energy efficiency and develop ICT related energy consultancy services, hardware, and software to reduce energy consumption and emissions production by 30% in these facilities with a 5 year return on investment. To do this, the project will develop an integrated, modular, and scalable ICT system to manage energy consumption, generation, and exchange locally and within the larger context of the smart grid/neighbourhood. The core of the system and approach are four scalable modules that can be purchased and employed separately or integrated depending on client needs. These modules are SportE2 How (smart metering to determine where energy is being consumed), SportE2 When (integrated control systems that enable the actuation of energy sourcing and consumption), SportE2 Why (intelligent and optimal decision making given smart metering data and control capabilities), and SportE2 Where (a multi-facility management portal).
First, the “big idea.” Sport is a culture and a way of life. It inspires us. Already, there is the understanding that you have to do something and work to get better. Millions of spectators follow sports and just as many conduct sport activities of their on in facilities across Europe. If we can embed energy efficient thinking into this culture, it will make a difference. Next, Europe has committed to drastic reductions in energy and carbon emissions by the year 2020. Because buildings are responsible for 40% of Europe’s total energy consumption, it is impossible to meet these targets without addressing the building stock. In this regard, sport facilities present an excellent sector for energy savings. There are many sport facilities and arenas around Europe and they consume an enormous amount of energy. If we can make a difference across these buildings at large, it has an impact. In addition, the sport community is linked by leagues, associations, and teams. As such, dissemination and exploitation channels are already established to help facilitate energy saving changes and actions. Lastly, we have the opportunity to educate and inspire people about energy efficient behaviours and actions. Because such facilities host numerous youth activities, there is the means to positively impact future generations. Keep an eye open for the SportE2 “Healthy Body Healthy Building” campaign (coming soon). 
