05/13/2026
The Compressed Air & Gas Institute (CAGI) launched the Certified Compressed Air System Assessor (CCASA) program, a new industry credential designed to strengthen professional competency and improve the performance and energy efficiency of compressed air systems in industrial facilities.
Industry professionals can now register for CAGI’s Certified Compressed Air System Assessor exam.
Developed by CAGI’s System Assessment Section, the CCASA certification establishes a recognized standard for individuals who evaluate, analyze and optimize compressed air systems, one of the most critical and energy-intensive utilities in manufacturing and process industries.
“Compressed air systems are essential to industrial operations, yet they often operate inefficiently,” said Neil Mehltretter, CAGI’s System Assessment Section Chair. “The CCASA program ensures assessors have the technical expertise to deliver high-quality evaluations that improve reliability, reduce energy consumption and support better system decisions. Organizations working with CCASA-certified professionals can be confident their systems are being assessed using consistent, industry-recognized best practices.”
To qualify for the CCASA exam, individuals must first pass CAGI’s Compressed Air Systems Specialist (CCASS) exam, which verifies foundational knowledge of compressed air system components, operation and best practices.
The CCASA exam then evaluates advanced proficiency in areas, including system measurement, diagnostics and data analysis; supply and demand side optimization and system design, maintenance and performance improvement strategies.
Compressed air systems can account for up to 30% of a facility’s electricity usage. By establishing a standardized, credible pathway for assessor qualification, CAGI aims to help organizations reduce waste, improve uptime and achieve measurable energy savings.
Compressed air professionals and energy auditors can now register to take the CCASA exam.
About the Compressed Air & Gas Institute
For more than 100 years, the Compressed Air & Gas Institute has been the leading source on all matters related to compressed air. As the united voice of the industry, CAGI’s activities include the development and organization of educational materials including compressed air system training programs to benefit the users of compressed air systems. For more information, visit https://www.cagi.org.
