Emma Foehringer Merchant
Emma Foehringer Merchant is a freelance journalist who covers energy, climate change, and the environment. She was previously a staff writer for Greentech Media and is based in California.
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Utilities are trying hydrogen-blended fuels. There are a lot of ‘unknowns.’
Some critics say the projects are costly "experiments" that will do little to cut greenhouse gases.
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For 24/7 clean energy, Big Tech has two camps
Companies are lining up behind two strategies for buying clean energy. But will either — or both — have the intended impact?
Emma Foehringer MerchantApr 9, 2024 -
Renewable tax credit transfer deals could double in 2024, says Crux
The renewable tax credit transfer market continues to gain steam, with thousands of projects looking to sell credits so far this year.
Emma Foehringer MerchantApr 4, 2024 -
Corporate electricity purchases aren’t driving down emissions like they used to
A new paper from Princeton suggests only 24/7 matching with clean electricity makes a significant emissions impact in a grid increasingly outfitted with clean energy.
Emma Foehringer MerchantJan 31, 2024 -
Solar manufacturers are gearing up to take advantage of the new tax credit transfer market
First Solar was the first U.S. solar manufacturer to make a credit transfer sale public — but more are on the horizon.
Emma Foehringer MerchantJan 26, 2024 -
‘Better, faster, cheaper, safer’? The renewables industry looks to new tech to drive efficiency
Developers are experimenting with automation and software to streamline their work.
Emma Foehringer MerchantJan 8, 2024 -
A mixed year for US solar: falling module prices, equipment delays, and grid constraints
Headed into 2024, the solar landscape has recovered from a 2022 contraction and looks ready for growth.
Emma Foehringer MerchantDec 20, 2023 -
Oil giant BP will fully own solar developer Lightsource
The joint venture will help BP expand its work in sectors such as biofuels and EV charging, the company said.
Emma Foehringer MerchantNov 30, 2023 -
The startups betting on pulverized rocks for carbon removal
Enhanced rock weathering fuses natural processes with engineered solutions, but remains nascent — and its future is uncertain.
Emma Foehringer MerchantNov 22, 2023 -
Building on brownfields: A first-in-the-US storage project lands on a coal site
A utility-led project shows the promise — and challenges — of developing climatetech projects on used sites.
Emma Foehringer MerchantNov 9, 2023
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