Energy Security & Geopolitics: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said lower pump prices hinge on a resolution with Iran to boost oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, as California’s refinery closures keep gasoline near $6/gal. Grid Reliability & Outages: Jamaica’s energy minister called an all-island blackout “unacceptable” and ordered a full probe after power was restored overnight. AI Power Demand: Google and Intersect unveiled Texas’ Meitner Energy Center, pairing a new data center with 1 GW+ of dedicated generation in the Panhandle to tackle electricity scarcity. Renewables & Storage in India: MKC Green Energy won a Letter of Award for a 125 MW/500 MWh BESS in Uttar Pradesh with Viability Gap Funding, while Maruti Suzuki marked World Environment Day with new biogas capacity. Clean Energy Policy: Maryland’s new energy affordability bill drew praise from Ceres for grid and solar permitting steps, but criticism for cutting efficiency funding. Consumer Access to Clean Power: Pakistan launched a consumer-focused one-stop-shop for solar and other renewables to simplify financing and supplier choices. Local Energy Infrastructure: Planned outages and grid upgrades are underway in Michigan, while Nevada issued a potential wildfire-related power shutoff warning.