One-third of the average cost of primary aluminum is for the energy required to make it. [Evans 1995] The industry spends more than $2.3 billion annually on energy. [MECS 1998]

Energy Expenditures – 1998 (NAICS 3313 Alumina and Aluminum)
(Million Dollars)

Source: MECS 1998

* Estimates only. Actual expenditures for electricity, liquefied petroleum gases, natural gas liquids, coke and breeze were 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.