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AI data centres spike Rust Belt factory power bills
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Electricity costs at the Belden Brick Company in Sugarcreek, Ohio jumped 90% last year, driven by AI data centres. The monthly capacity charge climbed from $1,600 to $12,000. PJM Interconnection's capacity price surged 1,038% to $329.17 per megawatt-day. Average industrial electricity prices rose 31% in Pennsylvania and 26% in Ohio.
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