Compressed Air Energy Audit
Fast, Insightful Energy Assessment
Our Compressed Air Energy Audit is a smart, low-barrier entry point for businesses that want clear answers, fast.
Compressed air can account for 10 to 30 per cent of total electricity use on industrial sites. It is also one of the least audited systems on site. Leaks, excess pressure, and poor compressor sequencing run continuously in the background. The cost is real. The production risk is real.
Whether you're aiming to build a business case, qualify for funding, or simply explore your options, this audit provides immediate value and clarity.
Is compressed air quietly draining your electricity budget?
What is a Compressed Air Energy audit?
A compressed air energy audit is a structured, system-level assessment of your compressed air infrastructure. It goes beyond a basic leak survey. The audit analyses your full generation, storage, distribution, and demand profile to identify where energy is lost and what it costs your business.
What You Get?
Review of compressor types, age, and control strategy
Assessment of installed kW versus actual site demand
Pressure setpoint analysis and drop across the distribution network
Data logging of load and unload cycles
Leak detection during production and non-production hours
Assessment of air receivers, dryers, filters, and ancillary loads
Interval electricity data correlation with production shift patterns
Prioritised savings register with costed recommendations and payback timelines
When to Choose This Audit?
Compressed air accounts for a material portion of your electricity spend
You have recurring pressure stability issues on production lines
Your compressors are ageing or running at high utilisation
You are building a decarbonisation roadmap and need Scope 2 baselines
You want a staged investment plan that fits your shutdown windows and capex constraints
Compressed Air Audit Case Study
A compressed air energy audit often includes a structured leak survey using ultrasonic detection equipment.
On a recent industrial site in New South Wales, a one-day survey identified:
26 active compressed air leaks
3.2 Nm3/min of lost compressed air
91 MWh per annum of wasted electricity
Approximately $19,400 per year in avoidable energy cost
Around 10 per cent of total compressed air demand is attributed to leakage
The combined compressor capacity on that site was 28.57 Nm3/min. Leak losses accounted for a significant share of installed capacity.
The material repair cost was estimated at $1,390 to $3,500, with a simple payback period of under 2 years, excluding labour allocation.
Importantly, no previously tagged leaks were found. This is common on sites where leak management is informal or reactive.
The survey also identified general fittings as the largest leak category and certain production areas that carry disproportionate leak costs. System pressure was operating at 7.3 bar blanket during inspection.
This type of quantified output allows facility teams to prioritise repairs by cost impact, not guesswork.
Why Partner With Us?
At Energy Audits, we don’t just identify problems, we deliver tailored, commercially smart solutions that work in the real world.
With over 18 years of industry experience and audits completed across every state in Australia, we bring unmatched technical expertise and a deep understanding of what drives operational and financial results.
Led by award-winning energy executive Landon Kahn, our team takes a no-nonsense, data-driven approach offering independent advice you can trust.
From uncovering hidden inefficiencies to helping you access funding and implement upgrades, we’re with you every step of the way.