Pacific Fuel Costs: The region spent an estimated NZ$935 million extra on fuel from late February through July, according to briefings to New Zealand officials. They identify renewable generation and energy efficiency as the clearest region-wide ways to reduce reliance on imported fuel. Commercial Solar: Sunergise says its power-purchase agreements let businesses use solar without paying installation costs upfront; the company owns the system and sells customers the electricity it produces. Its current focus is New Zealand, but the model offers a potential route to lower business energy bills. Climate Outlook: A new assessment says global climate action has stalled for five years, underlining the challenge Pacific communities face in securing stronger emissions cuts and resilience.