Compressed air systems

Compressed air systems use a lot of energy at around 10% of Australia’s industrial electricity use. 

You can upgrade your compressed air system so that it becomes more energy efficient. This will help you reduce your energy use, improve system reliability and cut the cost of your energy bills. It’s also a great way to lower your environmental impact. 

An upgrade is when you replace equipment or modify an existing system so that it becomes more energy efficient.  

Examples of modifications include, but are not limited to: 

• repairing air leaks 
• lowering the intake air temperature 
• lowering the delivery pressure 
• installing variable speed drives 
• setting up or adjusting controls to match air compressor demand and to minimise hours of operation and wastage 
• installing heat recovery systems to utilise the low-grade waste heat in other applications. 

For more information, read our compressed air guide. 

This incentive is part of the Energy Savings Scheme. The more energy you save, the greater the incentive you can receive.  

Get the upgrade

Here are a few steps you will need to follow to get the upgrade.

1. Contact an approved supplier. They will be able to check your eligibility and provide you with a quote. You can contact multiple suppliers for quotes to ensure you’re getting the best energy savings.
2. You may need to measure your compressed air system’s energy use for some time before and after the upgrade. This can be done by submetering or checking your energy bills. 
3. Choose the system that will best suit your needs. Your supplier can help you by showing you a range of options available. 
4. Make sure you choose an approved supplier before any work begins. The supplier will then provide you with the nomination form. You must sign the nomination form before your installation is complete, as you will not be reimbursed for works that are already completed.
5. Your supplier will send a licensed electrician to install your new compressed air system. They will also show you how to use and maintain it. 
6. Your electrician will dispose of and recycle your old compressed air system, as well as any other equipment that is being replaced.
7. Your new compressed air system is ready for use. But if you run into any issues, contact your supplier for further assistance. 

Contact an approved supplier

You can find approved suppliers in your region below. When you contact an approved supplier, they will be able to confirm if they operate in your location. Note, suppliers listed in a region may not service the whole region.

Check this list of postcodes to find your region. 

Contact an approved supplier directly. Importantly, you should be aware of your rights under Australian Consumer Law. You can ask the supplier for more details about the consumer guarantees they are providing you.