[megaman821]

How is this different than any other form of industry?

If I live in an area that is trying to attract [steel mills] by giving them sweetheart deals, my electricity bill is going to go up by more than my share in [steel] usage since [that steel] will be used by people all over the globe.

[lesuorac]

I think if you found the average person on the street and asked them if their electric bill would go up when a steel mill opens nearby they'd only say yes because why else are you asking them.

[croon]

Most other industries create (more) local jobs which would offset the localized cost.