Largest aluminum smelter in the US

Largest aluminum smelter in the US


Ferndale, Washington (WA), US
The Intalco aluminum smelter near Ferndale is the nation's largest aluminum smelter, and is the Northwest's largest single consumer of electricity. The plant covers 300 acres and employs 1,150 people. During California's energy crisis of 2000/2001, the facility was paid not to operate, so that the energy it normally consumed could be sold to California.
The Intalco aluminum smelter near Ferndale is the nation's largest aluminum smelter, and is the Northwest's largest single consumer of electricity. The plant covers 300 acres and employs 1,150 people. During California's energy crisis of 2000/2001, the facility was paid not to operate, so that the energy it normally consumed could be sold to California.
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By: kjfitz

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