Eight sports clubs across Anglesey and Gwynedd have secured funding to make their facilities more energy efficient.

Nearly £114,000 was awarded in grants by Sport Wales over the past year to help clubs in the region lower their energy costs by making improvements to their buildings.

The Energy Saving Grants scheme was launched three years ago, allowing sports clubs across Wales to apply for up to £25,000 for projects.

Sport Wales chief executive Brian Davies said: "We are proud to help clubs protect their futures as energy bills continue to rise, which allows them to remain central to people’s lives, leading to a lifelong enjoyment of sport."

“The grants awarded to clubs in Wales to improve their sustainability measures will consequently also help protect the environment."

“Energy Saving Grants are benefiting clubs across Wales by cutting energy costs and reducing carbon emissions, so that the savings are reinvested back into local sport for future generations.”

Among the successful applicants, Clwb Rygbi Caernarfon secured £25,000 to install solar panels, LED lighting and insulation at their clubhouse, while Caernarfon Golf Club received £10,710 to a create a borehole, which will pump water straight to the greens with little to no cost.

£24,000 goes to Anglesey Golf Club at Rhosenigr, who will upgrade to a new boiler, allowing thm to save up to £12,000 a year and lower their running costs.

Menai Bridge Cricket Club gets £7,894 to install energy storage batteries for their solar panels, while CPD Aberffraw is installing solar panels after receiving £6,420.

Sports minister Jack Sergeant said: "Sport brings communities together and it's vital our clubs can continue to do that for generations to come."

"This funding is helping organisations across Wales become more sustainable, reduce their running costs and focus on what they do best - getting people out and active."

He added: "From solar panels to modern heating systems, clubs are finding innovative ways to cut their energy bills while doing their bit for the environment."

"The figures on savings and carbon offsetting speak for themselves. I'd encourage any club thinking about making energy-saving improvements to apply when the scheme reopens in May.”

The Welsh Government said more than 120 sports clubs have been awarded £2.1 million this year, with each club saving around £3,000 on average and offsetting 3.3 tons of carbon.