Grid Security & Policy: Trump signed a national emergency targeting foreign-produced bulk-power equipment and related digital software for the U.S. bulk-power system, while carving out local distribution—utilities now face a major pivot in procurement and compliance. Data Centers & Power Transparency: New Jersey requires data centers to report electricity and water use to the BPU every six months, as nearly 40 towns ban new AI data centers. California Solar-to-Transport: California lawmakers approved “vehicle-to-grid” solar requirements for all new buildings after 2028, aiming to cut peak strain by shifting midday solar into EV charging and grid support. California Plug-In Solar: California also moved plug-and-play balcony solar forward, and the UK began selling compliant plug-in solar kits—both push wider access, but with safety and wiring caveats. Hurricane Recovery (Hawaiʻi): Hawaiian Electric restored power to Kaʻū Hospital after 11 days on generators; about 1,430 customers still remain without power as crews tackle remaining pockets. Outages & Weather: Tucson Electric Power reported 2,500+ customers out after a monsoon storm; Washington County, Utah saw a widespread outage during extreme heat; Nevada’s Hawk Fire restoration is complete. Nuclear & Reliability: South Africa’s Koeberg ramped back to 70% after a sardine-related cooling pump shutdown; France’s Gravelines cut output after a jellyfish invasion. Renewables Buildout: Philippines’ Levanta Renewables reached financial close on a 166 MWp solar-plus-80 MWh BESS project in Iloilo; China’s State Grid plans to add 200 GW of wind/solar annually through 2030. Rates: Avista’s proposed rate hike could add about $17/month for customers starting in 2027.