Energy costs do not vary substantially across glass sectors, usually accounting for 6-12% of production costs, except in the less energy-intensive products segment. In 1998, the industry spent about $1 billion on energy. [MECS 1998]

Energy Expenditures* – 1998 (NAICS 3272)
(Million Dollars)



Total: $1,035 million

Source: MECS 1998

* Does not include data on fiberglass (unavailable)
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.