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Case study: an 18% energy cut at a food plant

How a 60-person plant reduced its electricity bill in three months with leak repairs and load shifting.

23 Aug 20264 minValid until 3 Oct 2027

Starting point

Electricity bill up 25% in six months.

Actions

Compressed-air leak repairs, set pressure lowered from 8 to 6.5 bar and night cleaning moved off-peak.

Result

18% lower consumption and payback under four months.

Suggested actions

Lower compressor set pressure step by step and monitor the effect on production

Possible causes

Widespread compressed-air leaks
Set pressure higher than needed

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