The debate over data centers has reached Southern Nevada, amid concerns about their impact on power costs, water supplies, and local communities. Some states are imposing moratoriums or reevaluating tax breaks for data centers, as they struggle to meet clean energy goals and balance the benefits of the facilities with their environmental and social costs. The issue is part of a broader discussion playing out across the US, particularly in western states where data centers are increasingly being built to support the artificial intelligence boom.