Grid Bills & Consumer Trust: Philippines singer Cacai Mitra’s Meralco bill topped P94,355, sparking backlash; Meralco says her usage stayed within normal ranges and says it will review details with her. Rooftop Solar Economics: A 9.75 MW rooftop solar PPA in Andhra Pradesh is projected to cut a module maker’s power costs by 83% over 20 years, using a structured deal that shifts asset transfer after five years. C&I Clean Power Deal: SECI signed its first 700 MW commercial-and-industrial renewable term sheet with Acme Cleantech, aiming to expand beyond DISCOM buyers. Hybrid Renewables for Stability: Industry is pushing solar-wind-storage hybrids to overcome transmission and intermittency limits, with a Mercom India summit session focused on scaling “firm” clean supply. Nuclear for Resilient Power: A new argument for airports’ energy resilience says nuclear can deliver long-duration, steady output as demand rises from electrification and new fuels. Storms & Outages: Severe weather in Indiana left thousands without power, with crews restoring service after tornado damage. Power Safety & Wildlife: Sri Lanka reports flamingo deaths from overhead power line collisions, highlighting habitat risks as new wind and power projects expand. US Grid Rules for AI: Federal regulators are backing faster grid hookups for AI data centers, a move tied to rising electricity demand and reliability concerns.