Offshore Wind Backlash: RWE agreed to surrender U.S. offshore wind leases in New York, Louisiana and Northern California in a $1.22B deal with the Trump administration, adding to a fast-growing federal buyback tally and leaving California with fewer active leaseholders. Grid Reliability Under Heat & Drought: Record-low Danube water levels are forcing nuclear cutbacks and emergency power-saving in Hungary and raising import pressure in Romania, with officials warning of potential power curbs if cooling water stays scarce. Nuclear Policy & Nonproliferation: A U.S. judge tossed a nuclear power wage-fixing case for now, while a separate commentary flags concerns about a U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation push and enrichment-related risks. Data Centers vs. Power Costs: Regulators are moving to decide who pays for grid upgrades tied to AI data centers, including Virginia’s push for a cost-assignment process for substations serving data hubs. Solar Momentum: Delhi’s power minister outlined rooftop solar acceleration plus large battery storage and DISCOM accountability steps, while Australia expanded commercial solar rebates to cut upfront costs by up to 20% starting Oct. 1. Local Power Planning: NGCP says the Visayas is facing tighter reserves driven largely by unplanned plant outages, and Oregon Trail Electric members elected two new board members amid ongoing labor tensions.