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The glass industry uses primarily natural gas and electricity for energy. Most glass furnaces are fueled by natural gas, although several glass furnaces use electricity for heating or boosting. Electricity is also used for driving machines and lighting facilities.

Energy Consumptiond by Fuel – 1998 (NAICS 3272)
(Trillion Btu)


Chart depicting Energy Used by Fuel (NAICS 3272) - 1998 (Trillion Btu)

Total Energy Consumed
293 trillion Btu (with electrical losses*)

Source: MECS 1998

* Losses incurred during the distribution, generation, and transmission of electricity




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