Grid Reliability & Demand: The Philippines’ Visayas grid stayed on an extended yellow alert as forecast demand jumped 109 MW, with multiple forced outages and derated plants shrinking available capacity and prompting conservation advice. Electricity Markets: Spot power prices in the Philippines eased 13% in July to P8.31/kWh on lower demand, with Luzon the lowest-priced island. AI Power Push: A new push to power AI data centers is drawing fresh scrutiny in the US, including a proposal that data centers should reimburse nearby residents’ electricity bills. Offshore Wind Shake-Up: RWE reached a $1.22B settlement with the US Interior Department to relinquish offshore wind leases, redirecting capital toward LNG infrastructure. Energy Infrastructure & Safety: Wisconsin regulators are reissuing a permit tied to transmission work that could incidentally harm endangered lizards and insects. Extreme Weather Impacts: Romania delayed Danube barges needed to keep its nuclear reactor running as drought tightens cooling water supplies, while heat and drought across Europe are disrupting power and transport. Local Energy Policy: Pennsylvania signed a law requiring solar developers to plan for decommissioning costs so landowners aren’t left holding the bill. Power Disruptions: Major rail travel chaos hit parts of England after a power failure at a signalling control centre.