Maria Robinson

Maria Robinson, outgoing Director of the Grid Deployment Office at the U.S. Department of Energy, shares her experiences overseeing $22 billion for electric infrastructure. She discusses the complexities of the U.S. grid, including transmission challenges and the impact of renewables on design. Maria dives into the intricacies of environmental permitting and the pressing need for grid resilience amid climate challenges. She also touches on cybersecurity issues and her vision for future energy initiatives, emphasizing collaboration and modernization.

Bloomberg Businessweek's guests discuss Boeing's safety culture, US grid solutions, and Lime's $55 million global fleet expansion. Insights on challenges in the aerospace industry, grid infrastructure modernization, and sustainable transportation initiatives are shared.