Energy Prices & Consumer Relief: UK households eligible for the Warm Home Discount are set to receive a £150 DWP credit, with the scheme reopening in October and some Scotland rules differing. Gas & Power Market Pressure: Greece’s plan to cut power costs 30% (2027-2029) is getting squeezed by higher gas and oil prices, raising doubts about how much households will actually see. Grid & Data Centers: Ireland’s regulator is proposing “interruptible gas connections” for new data centres, offering discounted gas but warning of possible planned disruptions during extreme cold—sparking fairness and climate concerns. Battery Boom: OptiGrid lands its first major big-battery customer for a 408MW, two-hour project, as competition and storage growth shift price dynamics. Utility-Scale Storage in Asia: Blueleaf Energy and Universal Peak reach financial close with UOB for Malaysia’s 100MW/400MWh BESS under the MyBeST program, targeting mid-2027 commissioning. US Fuel Watch: US Energy Secretary Chris Wright says gasoline prices are more likely to fall than rise as summer demand fades, even as Labor Day forecasts point to record-high levels. Regional Power Planning: Duke Energy maps a Carolinas buildout through 2041—more solar, gas, storage, and new nuclear—aimed at rising winter peak demand. Energy Security & Geopolitics: Strait of Hormuz tensions keep oil supported, while the US pushes allies to contribute more to safe passage. Clean Energy Policy: Wales launches consultation on a new national public energy company to boost Welsh ownership of projects and benefits.