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Our R&D partners are developing advanced processes, including revolutionary smelting technologies that could cut the industry's electricity use by 25% or more.
The U.S. chemical industry produces 25% of the world's chemicals to meet our most fundamental needs and support our most advanced technologies.
We provide cost-shared support for top R&D needs in such areas as sustainable forestry and improved energy and environmental performance. We also work with other Federal offices on advanced gasification technologies.
Energy costs account for approximately 8-12% of glass production costs. Our industry partners represent all sectors of the glass industry and share a common interest in R&D on energy-efficient melting technologies. |
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Energy expenditures account for about 5% of the value of metal casting shipments. Our cost-shared R&D projects are improving the energy and materials efficiency of U.S. metal casters, who must compete against foreign producers with access to lower-cost energy.
Energy represents about 5% of the value of all mining products. R&D projects include technologies for energy-efficient mining and processing of coal, metals, and industrial minerals.
Our cost-shared R&D projects focus on petroleum refining—the most energy-intensive U.S. manufacturing industry.
Energy accounts for about 15% of the total manufacturing cost for steel. This vital industry is responsible for about 2% of all U.S. energy use. |