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What is the estimated fraction of total energy used in the production and manufacturing of materials by the manufacturing industry in the United States?

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Answer: 1/2

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The total energy consumption in the United States of America has been estimated to be about 101.3quadrillion Btu( British thermal unit). The United States of America uses a mix energy source for energy Production which includes PRIMARY, SECONDARY, RENEWABLE,FOSSIL FUELS.

Five basic energy consumption sectors have been categorized in the United States,which includes ELECTRIC POWER, INDUSTRIAL, COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL AND TRANSPORTATION. Of the estimated 101.3(quads) about 1/2 of 101.3(quads) are used for the production and manufacturing of materials by the manufacturing industry.

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