The Compressed Air Challenge (CAC), now operating as the Education Foundation of the Compressed Air & Gas Institute (CAGI), continues its long‑standing role as a voluntary collaboration of industrial end users; manufacturers, distributors and their associations; trade organizations; consultants; state research and development agencies; energy efficiency organizations; and utilities. This partnership is united by one purpose which is to help achieve improved performance and efficiency in compressed air systems.

CAGI, the leading industry association representing compressed air and gas systems equipment manufacturers, provides the technical foundation, industry standards, and best‑practice resources that strengthen CAC’s educational mission. Together, CAC and CAGI expand their ability to deliver unbiased, product‑neutral training and information that support safe, efficient, and reliable compressed air systems.

Mission: Promote energy and operational efficiency in compressed air systems for industry through information and training, leading end users to adopt efficient practices and technologies while leveraging collaborative cooperation among key stakeholders.

Vision: Be the global leader in developing and disseminating innovative product‑neutral information and educational materials to help industries generate and use compressed air at maximum sustainable efficiency.

The CAC Board of Directors includes one representative from each of the sponsor organizations and an end-user representative, with oversight and support provided through its role as the Education Foundation of CAGI..