Nuclear Revival & Grid Demand: The U.S. DOE is set to loan up to $1.9B to restart Iowa’s Duane Arnold nuclear plant, with power tied to Google’s long-term purchase deal—another sign AI-driven load growth is pushing utilities back toward firm generation. AI Power Deals: Google says it will invest at least €13B (about $15.1B) in Finland’s AI data centers and secure up to 50% of a nuclear plant’s output for 22 years, using “bring your own power” to manage energy-hungry computing. Data Centers vs. Bills: Nevada’s data center boom is drawing scrutiny as residents worry costs are being passed through, even where electricity rates are relatively low. Storms & Reliability: Hurricane Lowell recovery continues in Hawaii, with Kauaʻi power restoration rising to about 25% as transmission repairs progress; severe winds also knocked out power to thousands in the Kansas City metro. Solar Rules Clash: South Africa’s Eskom is pressing residential rooftop solar and battery owners to register by Sept. 30, escalating a dispute over who controls behind-the-meter systems. EV Charging Gap: Australia’s EV-to-charger ratio is worsening, with a new index finding 24 EVs per public charger and calling for more charging investment. Hydro Fire Cause: Tasmania’s Tungatinah hydro station fire was ruled accidental, with investigators pointing to the assembly bay floor. Local Grid Upgrades: LG&E and KU report smart grid upgrades cutting outage frequency and duration, while Washington state regulators and the AG raise concerns over a proposed Pacific Power deal.