Intensity of U.S. energy use in manufacturing decreases as output outpaces fuel use

Categorized in: Energy News Posted on: October 19, 2017 Last updated on: October 19, 2017 Written by: eradmin

The energy intensity of U.S. manufacturing has continued to decrease, according to the latest data from EIA’s Manufacturing Energy Consumption Survey (MECS). From 2010 to 2014, manufacturing fuel consumption increased by 4.7%, while real gross output increased by 9.6%-or more than twice that rateâ€”resulting in a 4.4% decrease in energy …read more

Source:: TODAY IN ENERGY