US EPA Rollback: The Trump administration scrapped Biden-era carbon limits for coal and gas power plants, with EPA saying it will cut costs and “unleash” energy, while critics warn of health and legal fights ahead. Grid Security & Equipment: A new U.S. executive order declares a national emergency over foreign bulk-power equipment supply, expanding compliance focus on generators, transformers, inverters and battery storage as data centers and AI grow. Ukraine Energy Truce Talks: Trump claimed Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop striking energy targets; Zelenskiy said Kyiv will support an energy ceasefire only if Washington can ensure Moscow’s genuine, long-term readiness. Nuclear Safety Under Fire: Rosatom and the IAEA discussed Zaporizhzhia’s deteriorating conditions after hundreds of drone and artillery attacks, including strikes on fuel trucks needed for safety. Regional Power Relief (South Asia): India approved electricity exports to flood-hit Nepal for up to 18 hours a day through Dec. 31, with supply levels reviewed in December. Data Centers vs Power Planning: The Northwest Power and Conservation Council heard concerns that data centers could double regional demand, raising reliability and cost questions. Renewables & Storage Growth (Africa): Lake Energy said its renewable project portfolio reached 5 GW across Africa, spanning solar, wind and battery storage. Grid Tech for Renewables: LS Electric and KEPCO plan to develop distribution-level grid-forming technology to stabilize inverter-heavy grids. Cost Relief (Philippines): The BIR removed VAT on system loss charges, expected to lower electricity bills by about 5–10% as utilities adjust billing. AI Power Infrastructure (US): SB Energy plans a up-to-$500m share sale to Japanese investors for data centers and power infrastructure as AI demand strains grids.