AI Power & Microgrids: Veolia was selected to run and maintain a 350-MW grid-independent microgrid for a 100%-powered AI data center campus in Ohio, using on-site generation plus large battery storage to cut grid strain. Nuclear Readiness: Indiana launched an “Advanced Nuclear Ready Community” program to help counties prepare for SMR and advanced nuclear development. Wildfire Risk to Power: Suffolk’s wildfire has triggered power cuts near the nuclear site and left the plant on alert as rainfall stays extremely low. Energy Security in the Middle East: Ukraine shifted drone strategy toward precision strikes on hard-to-replace Russian refinery components, while drone attacks near Egypt’s Damietta port were blamed on a drone (with Houthis denying involvement). Oil Market Volatility: Oil prices eased after recent Middle East-driven swings, as markets tracked Fed signals and ongoing tanker routing changes. Clean Power Buildout: Brookfield rolled out Lumara in India with ~$600M to speed solar, wind and battery storage via faster construction where land and grid are ready. Data Centers Meet Policy: The U.S. DOE is eyeing Kentucky’s Paducah for a $100B AI data center campus with on-site gas and battery power, pending state approval. Grid & Storage Projects: Michigan expanded “Renewables Ready Communities” incentives for permitting large wind/solar/BESS projects, while a UK planning appeal cleared a battery storage site near Beauly.