Grid Reliability & Accountability: Michigan’s Public Service Commission opened an investigation into how DTE, Consumers Energy and Indiana Michigan Power handled July 3 storm outages, after thousands of customer complaints about restoration delays and communication. Industrial Clean Power Deals: DCM Shriram signed with Serentica Renewables for a 58 MW hybrid solar-wind project in Bharuch, lifting its renewable capacity to 176 MW (peak) by June 2027. Energy Transition Skills: India’s Hydrocarbon Sector Skill Council says it has trained 2.34 lakh professionals across oil, gas and emerging energy transition areas, including rooftop solar and green hydrogen. Local Government Solar Push: The Philippines’ DOE launched its Solar Solutions for Government program in Western Visayas, backing rooftop solar for public buildings in multiple provinces and Iloilo City. Energy Security Diplomacy: Nepal and India agreed to expand electricity trade and cross-border transmission to support Nepal’s goal of exporting 10,000 MW to India. Climate vs Communities: A California appellate court heard arguments over the Hell’s Kitchen lithium project near the Salton Sea, with environmental justice groups challenging the adequacy of impact review. Fossil Fuel Expansion Scrutiny: A Japanese firm filed plans for a $2B LNG power plant on Oahu, drawing criticism over alignment with Hawaii’s renewable goals.