Grid Rates & Reliability (Philippines): An ICSC report says eight Eastern Visayas utilities/co-ops landed among the 20 highest residential electricity rates in the country in July, with generation charges driving 57% of bills. Policy & Cost Relief (Philippines): The ERC is moving to strip VAT from system loss charges by treating them as government-mandated pass-through costs, while warning against eliminating the charges outright. Battery Storage Buildout (US): NineDot will break ground on a 4.9MW battery energy storage site in Bushwick, targeting grid strain relief and fewer summer blackouts. EV Charging Pressure (US): A new fight is emerging over when EVs charge, as reserve margins shrink and utilities face rising peak-load needs. Data Centers & Power (US): Behind-the-meter generation is gaining attention as data centers run into grid connection delays, pushing interest in on-site power. BESS Zoning (New York): A Westchester court ruling says certain battery storage projects should be treated under public utility standards when variances are needed. Nuclear Cooling Disruptions (France/Romania): Jellyfish forced EDF to shut three reactors at Gravelines and cut output at a fourth; Romania’s Cernavoda plant faces shutdown risk as Danube levels hit critical lows. Solar Push (Bangladesh): Government offices are being told to maximize solar use, starting immediately for key ministries and agencies. Solar Eclipse Demand Response (UK): Octopus Energy is urging households to cut electricity use during the eclipse window to avoid stressing the grid.