Grid Reliability: Jamaica is dealing with an island-wide power blackout, with the national utility JPS saying it’s investigating the cause and working to restore service. AI & Power Demand: Google is moving ahead with the Meitner Energy Center in Texas’ Panhandle, pairing a new data center with nearby energy generation in Gray and Roberts counties. Coal Politics: In Alaska’s Mat-Su Borough, a proposed coal plant tied to Trump’s $700M coal push is drawing both support for jobs and reliability and sharp criticism over health and emissions. Solar Transparency Fight: Namibia opposition leader Panduleni Itula is questioning a N$612M solar deal linked to the Chinese-owned Tsumeb smelter, calling for full public disclosure of ownership and licensing. Energy Security via Renewables: Canada’s federal government is backing Saskatchewan’s Turning Sun Solar with $15M, highlighting Indigenous ownership and grid power for about 25,000 homes. Nuclear Developments: Uzbekistan has begun construction on its first nuclear power plant, with IAEA participation and safety commitments. Oil & Gas Moves: India’s OIL says it has made a second natural gas discovery in the Andaman offshore region, strengthening domestic exploration prospects. Affordability Pressure: New data shows residential electricity prices rising fast in parts of the U.S., with D.C. up about 22.5% year over year.