UK Household Bills: Ofgem’s July 2026 price cap points homeowners toward fixed tariffs as a way to blunt further quarterly swings in energy costs. Grid & Renewables Ops: Emerson says its Ovation Green SCADA is helping Holy Cross Energy run and optimize solar, wind and battery sites across Western Colorado. Zero-Emission Construction: Hitachi Energy and Volvo CE sign an MoU to build end-to-end solutions for electrified, zero-emission construction sites. Energy Security & Nuclear: The UAE condemns an attack targeting the Barakah nuclear plant, calling it a threat to critical infrastructure. New Build Renewables: Latvia’s Vindr opens a hybrid solar-plus-BESS park in Līvāni to boost local generation and grid stability. Fusion Jobs Push (UK): UK fusion firm outlines next steps for the STEP project at West Burton, aiming for first operations around 2040 and touting 10,000 jobs. Middle East Shock Costs (Japan): Japan’s Cabinet approves a 3.11tn yen supplementary budget to subsidize gas and electricity amid higher energy prices. India Energy Inflation: ICICI Global Markets projects India’s retail inflation could rise to 5% in FY27, driven by food and energy. BESS Deal (India): Advait Energy Transitions signs a battery storage purchase agreement for a 150 MW/300 MWh standalone project in Gujarat. US-Iran Oil Risk: Experts warn that even if Hormuz reopens, US gas prices may stay elevated for months as supply and refining catch up. EU Inflation: Euro zone inflation hits 3.2% in May, with energy costs rising about 10.9% year-on-year.