Wasps and energy company npower are to install a combined heat and power plant at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry, which will mean the Aviva Premiership rugby club will be able to generate its own electricity on site, as well as creating heat for the stadium and the under pitch heating system.
Stuart Cain, commercial director of Wasps and the Ricoh Arena, said he was delighted to be partnering with npower. “This is a powerful partnership for both the club and Arena. npower’s technical expertise and infrastructure is a game changer in the way our Arena can power our three business drivers of sport, business and entertainment.
“npower shares Wasps’ values in the commitment to our local community and a new tariff offering will be an exciting addition for our fans.”
Andy Wiggans, commercial and marketing director for npower, added: “We’re delighted to be joining the Wasps family in a partnership which will see us supply power and gas to the Ricoh Arena and partner on a number of ground-breaking energy saving measures. We’ll also be working alongside Wasps RFC and Netball to support the local community and give fans the chance to get even closer to their team. We can’t wait to get stuck in.”
npower join Scutum, Gett Taxi, Arthur J Gallagher, TM Lewin and Robert Welch in partnering with the club this season.
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