Energy Consumption
Energy Consumption by
Fuel | Fuel
Consumption by End Use |
Energy Consumption
by Sector | Energy Expenditures |
Onsite
Generation | Energy
Intensity
While energy costs vary widely among chemical products,
they can be substantial in some cases, accounting for up to 85%
of production costs. In 1998, the industry spent about $22 billion
on energy, or about 28% of all energy expenditures in the manufacturing
sector. [MECS 1998]
Energy Expenditures – 1998 (NAICS 325 Chemicals)
(Billion Dollars)
Source: MECS 1998
NOTE: These estimates are open-market expenditures and exclude transfers
of energy sources from other establishments inside a company. The
original purchase, as done by the establishment from which the transfer
is made, may not be covered by the MECS.
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