Compressed Air Initiative

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Many facilities operate compressed air systems that do not adequately meet the needs of today's critical production requirements. By optimizing your compressed air system, these typical problems can be eliminated.

Is this offer for you?

The Compressed Air Initiative focuses on optimizing large compressed air systems and may benefit your organization if you are experiencing:

• Frequent pressure drops
• Shortage of air
• High maintenance costs
• High moisture levels
• Oil carryover

If you are an industrial customer that has a compressed air system greater than 200 hp, you are eligible to participate. If your compressed air system is smaller than 200 hp, please check out our Small Compressed Air Initiative (under 200 hp) offer.

How it works

The Compressed Air Initiative focuses on improving the design, operation and maintenance issues of the entire system.

A BC Hydro energy management engineer identifies opportunities by conducting a Compressed Air Saving Estimator (CASE) of your system. Based on the opportunities identified in the CASE, the next step would be a comprehensive investigation of your compressed air systems through an Energy Efficiency Feasibility Study. 

After that, we will help you get your project off the ground by offering you financial incentives of up to 75% of the project cost. Our key account managers, engineers and pre-qualified consultants will work together to guide you through every stage of the process, from identifying and investigating efficiency opportunities to implementing successful projects.

Sustaining the savings
Compressed air data is monitored and periodic performance assessments are conducted.

Education and training
Comprehensive Compressed Air System Management workshops, which are run by world-class compressed air experts, are offered for you and your staff to learn the best practices for managing your compressed air systems. 

It pays to take action

A high-performing system can provide more available air at consistent air pressure, better air quality, lower maintenance costs and considerable energy savings.

• Higher productivity
• Better system performance and reliability
• Reduced maintenance and energy costs