Date: May 2026

Industrial facilities rely heavily on air compressors and cooling compressors, both of which convert a large portion of their electrical input into heat that is typically rejected to the atmosphere. In many systems, 70–90% of the electrical energy consumed ultimately becomes recoverable heat, representing one of the largest untapped efficiency opportunities in the industrial sector.

This session will explore how heat recovery from compressed air systems and industrial refrigeration compressors can be captured and reused for space heating, domestic hot water, and industrial processes. Atlas Copco will present real-world case examples demonstrating practical applications of compressor heat recovery and the operational benefits achieved by facility owners.

Participants will gain insight into the technical potential of compressor heat recovery, the economics for customers, and how utilities can incorporate these opportunities into energy efficiency and load flexibility programs to unlock a significant but underutilized energy resource.

Speakers:
Tom Roberts, IGS
Stan Nabozny, Michaels Energy