Maria Petrova

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Maria Petrova, PhD is a Program Director at Georgetown University. She examines public acceptance of wind and wave energy. Raised on the Black Sea, she focuses on just and equitable energy transitions, food and water availability and access, and sustainable solutions.

Maria Petrova

Sep 30 2024

Equity in transportation electrification: EV charging infrastructure

Illuminem Voices

Electric Vehicles · Sustainable Mobility

As automakers offer all-electric models with sustainability and circular economy in mind, equity concerns should be kept as a priority

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Solving the tricky part of getting to net zero requires reconfiguring community engagement approaches

Maria Petrova

Dec 13 2023

Solving the tricky part of getting to net zero requires reconfiguring community engagement approaches

Solar

Despite policy efforts and historic investments by the administration and private developers, renewable energy projects are met with strong local opposition. The use of Community Benefit Agreements is discussed as a possible equitable and efficient solution to aid the energy transition

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Maria Petrova

Dec 13 2023