Energy Efficiency & Community Programs: Columbia Basin Trust and the Community Energy Association are running free home energy efficiency workshops across Kootenay communities and First Nations this fall, with practical DIY tips and rebate guidance. Policy & Regulation: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun declared a new energy emergency to extend gas tax suspensions, while Arizona AG Kris Mayes challenged the Arizona Corporation Commission’s repeal of electric energy efficiency rules. Grid, Power Reliability & Demand: Duke Energy restored power to about 1,699 customers in New Hanover County after equipment went offline; Duke also said its data center “pipeline” grew by 2.7GW since late 2025, with 5GW under construction. Energy Markets & Geopolitics: Rystad Energy reported East Asian LNG prices edging higher as heat and geopolitical risk support spot demand. Water-Linked Energy Crisis: Moldova’s President Maia Sandu warned drought and low Danube flows could worsen electricity and water shortages, urging citizens to save energy during peak hours. Clean Power & Storage Deals: Ola Electric and Axis Energy signed an MoU to evaluate up to 20GWh of battery storage by 2032, and We Energies broke ground on solar, wind, and battery projects tied to AI-driven data center demand. Corporate Moves: Environ Energy acquired Beeson & Associates to expand energy procurement and commodity risk management expertise. Industry Impact: VIMS is surveying seafood businesses to gauge how offshore wind could affect shoreside operations and compensation needs. AI & Power Race: Trump highlighted US-China competition to build clean electricity capacity for AI data centers, while Siemens Energy reported profits more than tripled on record orders amid rising electricity demand. International Cooperation: Pakistan and Denmark launched a green energy technical cooperation programme to support renewable integration and energy efficiency.