Ukraine War & Energy Infrastructure: Russia says it struck Ukrainian military-linked sites and airfields, while a reported drone hit damaged the turbine hall of Zaporozhye NPP unit 6, raising nuclear-risk alarms. Middle East Supply Shock: With Hormuz traffic down sharply, analysts warn oil markets may still need “demand destruction” even after any near-term deal. Household Cost Pressure: Moody’s estimates the US-Iran conflict has added about $60B to energy-related costs for households, while Britain faces another £100+ rise tied to grid and clean-power switching charges. Grid Rules & Storage: India’s CERC floated draft DSM changes that would shift deviation pricing, tighten renewable treatment, and expand energy-storage integration from July 1, 2026. Clean Power Buildout: A $241M Maui solar-plus-storage project is pushing through permitting to meet expiring tax credits, and NTPC Green Energy tendered 1,950 MW / 7,800 MWh BESS at Rajasthan’s Bikaner solar plant. Local Resilience: Duke Energy outage updates show nearly 6,000 customers without power in Guilford County, as utilities ramp summer reliability work. Policy & Jobs: Aurora’s green-energy job training hub held its first graduation, feeding apprenticeships in construction and solar systems.