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Energy costs account for 17% of the cost of manufacturing steel, on the order of $60 per ton. [AISI 2000] In 1998, the industry spent about $6.4 billion on energy, roughly 8% of all energy expenditures in the manufacturing sector. [MECS 1998]

Energy Expenditures – 1998 (NAICS 331111 & 3312)
(Billion Dollars)

Chart depicting Energy Expenditures* – 1998 (Million Dollars)

Total: $6.382 billion

Source: MECS 1998

* Estimated due to data being withheld to avoid disclosing data for individual establishments.
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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