Belden Brick Company

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News ClipThe Detroit News·Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County, OH

Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America's Rust Belt factories

Data centers in the Rust Belt region are significantly increasing electricity costs for manufacturing companies like Belden Brick in Sugarcreek, Ohio, primarily due to soaring capacity charges. Federal, state, and local governments are considering new regulations and charges for tech companies, but manufacturers worry these proposals could inadvertently harm their operations. This situation is pushing factories to consider price hikes, operational changes, or relocation.

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7/7/2026

News Clip95 KQDS·Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas County, OH

Big Tech data centers are driving up power bills at America’s Rust Belt factories

Electricity costs for manufacturers in the Rust Belt, particularly in Ohio and Pennsylvania, have surged significantly due to the rising power demand from data centers in the region. These increased costs, primarily from monthly capacity charges, are threatening the viability of some factories and prompting calls for regulatory changes. Federal and state governments are proposing new rules to manage data center electricity demand, which manufacturers fear could further burden them.

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7/7/2026