Savings are in the air

UK businesses could save up to £110m/year by taking simple low and no cost actions to improve their compressed air systems and processes, according to new guidance published by the Carbon Trust.

The guide provides practical advice on choosing an air compressor, maintenance, leak prevention and using compressed air appropriately.

Richard Rugg, director Carbon Trust Programmes, says: "There is a misconception that compressed air is a free or low cost resource when, in fact, the opposite is true. Just a single 3mm hole in a compressed air system creates a leak which can cost a business an additional £1000 a year in electricity costs."