Lancashire Cricket and Utilita partner to drive sustainability and community impact
Lancashire Cricket has today announced a new three-year partnership with leading energy supplier Utilita, marking a significant step forward in the Club’s commitment to sustainability and delivering positive social impact across Lancashire.
The agreement will see Utilita become the Official Sustainability Energy Partner of Lancashire Cricket and Emirates Old Trafford, supporting the Club’s environmental ambitions through investment in renewable energy infrastructure, including the installation of solar panels across Emirates Old Trafford, alongside a range of community-focused initiatives.
As part of the partnership, solar panels will be installed across key buildings at Emirates Old Trafford, helping to generate renewable energy on-site and reduce the Club’s environmental impact as it continues its sustainability journey.
The collaboration will also extend beyond the stadium through a number of community and social impact initiatives. Utilita will become the headline sponsor of Lancashire Cricket’s next Cricket Expo, while the Lancashire Cricket Foundation will utilise Utilita’s Blackburn Energy Hub to deliver community programmes and events.
The partnership will also see Lancashire Cricket and Utilita work together on campaigns highlighting sustainability, community engagement and the positive impact of the collaboration both at Emirates Old Trafford and across Lancashire.
“We are delighted to welcome Utilita to Lancashire Cricket as our Official Sustainability Energy Partner.
“Installing solar panels across Emirates Old Trafford is a significant step forward in our commitment to creating a more sustainable future for the Club. Working alongside Utilita allows us to invest in infrastructure that will have a lasting environmental impact while continuing to improve the way we operate as a venue.
“Just as importantly, this partnership reaches far beyond Emirates Old Trafford. Through the Lancashire Cricket Foundation, the use of Utilita’s Blackburn Energy Hub and their support of our Cricket Expo, we’ll be able to create even more opportunities to engage with and support communities across the county.
“We are excited to begin working with Utilita and look forward to building a successful partnership over the next three years.”
Becky Hartley, Lancashire Cricket Head of Commercial Partnerships
“We’re proud to be partnering with Lancashire Cricket on this landmark sustainability project. Through our fully funded Solar Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Lancashire Cricket can benefit from significant renewable energy generation and carbon savings without the need for upfront capital investment, allowing the Club to focus on delivering value both on and off the pitch.
“The installation of more than 1,000 solar panels at Emirates Old Trafford will generate over 395,000kWh of clean electricity every year, while reducing carbon emissions by more than 80 tonnes annually – equivalent to the emissions produced by driving over 300,000 miles in an average passenger vehicle.
“Beyond the environmental benefits, this partnership demonstrates how organisations can take practical steps towards a more sustainable future while creating meaningful impact in their communities. We’re excited to work alongside Lancashire Cricket over the coming years to help raise awareness of renewable energy, support local communities and deliver long-term positive change across the region.”
James Heyes, Head of Group Partnerships at Utilita
For further project information, please contact Alex Glover at Lancashire Cricket on aglover@lancashirecricket.co.uk or on 0770234906.
To find out more about how businesses are saving an average of 40% on their annual energy spend through solar, contact loretta.spridgeon@utilita.co.uk or call 07808 052368.