Compressed Air: Leaks and Efficiencies
Stop paying for wasted air—start saving.
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, compressed air leaks waste up to 30% of a system's output — making leak detection and repair one of the fastest-payback energy efficiency measures available. Enlighting Energy provides ultrasonic leak detection, system pressure optimization, and compressed air efficiency upgrades for California industrial and commercial facilities. Compressed air improvements frequently qualify for SCE and SoCalGas utility rebates, and SoCalREN Direct Install covers 100% of costs for qualifying public agencies.
Air Leaks: The Hidden Cost Draining Your Bottom Line
Every facility has compressed air leaks, but most go undetected—wasting energy, reducing system performance, and increasing operational costs. Addressing leaks isn’t just about fixing a problem; it’s about unlocking efficiency and boosting profitability.
Air leaks exist, but they don’t have to drain your resources. Our air leak detection and repair program identifies and eliminates waste, ensuring your compressed air system runs at maximum efficiency and minimum cost. And we have the rebates to help you pay for them.
The Benefits of Leak Reduction
Additional Capacity
Free up system resources to handle production surges and future expansion.
Less Wear & Tear
Minimize maintenance costs and unexpected breakdowns.
Reduced Compressor Run Time
Lower energy consumption and extended equipment lifespan.
More Stable System Pressure
Ensures equipment operates at peak performance without fluctuations.
Higher Profit Margins
Every dollar saved on energy goes straight to your bottom line.
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Education | Public Agency | Commercial & Industrial | Affordable & Multifamily
Which California Rebate Programs Cover Commercial LED Retrofits?
California offers some of the most generous lighting rebate programs in the country. SCE's Express Solutions program provides prescriptive rebates of $0.05–$0.20 per kWh saved for qualifying LED replacements — a typical 100,000 sq ft warehouse retrofit can generate $15,000–$40,000 in rebates. There is also the Measured Savings Program (MSP) with strong incentives, albeit a complicated submission process (which we of course will handle for you.). PG&E offers similar prescriptive and custom incentives through its Energy Efficiency program for commercial customers in Northern and Central California.
For public agencies in Southern California, SoCalREN Direct Install covers 100% of LED retrofit costs — including fixtures, controls, labor, and permitting — with zero out-of-pocket expense . California K-12 schools and community colleges can access CalSHAPE and Proposition 39 funding for lighting upgrades at no cost. Affordable multifamily housing properties in CalEnviroScreen disadvantaged communities may also qualify for fully funded LED upgrades through SoCalREN and ESA programs.
Enlighting Energy identifies every program your facility qualifies for and manages all rebate applications from submission through payment.
How Much Can a Commercial LED Retrofit Save Per Year?
The savings from a commercial LED retrofit depend on facility size, operating hours, and existing fixture types — but the numbers are consistently dramatic. A 50,000 square foot commercial building operating 12 hours per day typically saves $18,000–$35,000 annually after switching from fluorescent to LED. Industrial facilities with high-bay HID fixtures running 16+ hours see even larger reductions — often $50,000–$100,000 per year for a single site.
Beyond energy savings, LED fixtures last 50,000–100,000 hours compared to 10,000–20,000 hours for fluorescents and 6,000–15,000 hours for HIDs. That means fewer lamp replacements, lower maintenance labor costs, and less disruption to operations. When combined with occupancy sensors and daylight harvesting controls, total lighting energy consumption typically drops 70–80%.
With California utility rates averaging $0.22–$0.30 per kWh for commercial customers — among the highest in the nation — LED retrofits deliver payback periods of 1–3 years before incentives, and often under 12 months after rebates.
What Does Enlighting's LED Retrofit Process Look Like?
Enlighting manages every step so your team stays focused on operations. The process starts with a no-cost facility assessment where our team audits your existing lighting — fixture types, wattage, operating hours, and control systems — and identifies all applicable incentive programs. We then provide a detailed proposal showing projected energy savings, rebate amounts, net cost, and payback timeline.
Once approved, our licensed technicians handle fixture procurement, installation, and commissioning — typically during off-hours to minimize disruption. We photograph and document the installation for rebate verification, then submit all incentive applications and track them through payment. Most projects from initial assessment to rebate check take 60–90 days.
Contact Enlighting Energy for a free lighting assessment of your California facility.