Grid & Power Markets: Greece moves to curb strategic electricity non-payers with a new “debt flagging” system that can block switching providers after repeated overdue notices, as overdue power debts are estimated near €3B. Renewables & Local Bills: New Orleans council approved consolidated billing for community solar customers, letting Entergy issue one bill with credits so subscribers can clearly see savings. Power Costs via Renewables: In Oriental Mindoro, a rate cut of P1.7281/kWh was attributed to higher renewable output and less reliance on expensive emergency power providers. Nuclear & AI Demand: A revived small modular reactor effort is being pitched as a way to supply steady power for AI data centers, while India’s 100 GW nuclear push faces a public-trust challenge—urged to win support through outreach and reactor “kid-friendly” engagement. Fossil Fuel & Policy: Bangladesh reopens debate on open-pit coal mining to reduce import dependence, but locals and groups are wary. Energy Security Diplomacy: Saudi and Iraq energy and finance ministers met in Riyadh to strengthen energy security and supply stability. US Energy Infrastructure: Baker Hughes reported US rig counts fell for the first four weeks, though Permian activity rose. Storage Watch: A midnight battery-driven power-price spike in Western Australia is raising questions about how batteries are managed and their impact on prices. Fuel Prices & Volatility: US pump prices remain sensitive to crude and refinery conditions; meanwhile, Indiana directed $130.45M to replace road revenue lost during the gas tax holiday.