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Emma Konet

Questioner · DISC type c
Scope 2 Technical Working Group Member at Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol)
📍 Houston, Texas, United States

Emma Konet is the Co-founder and CTO of Tierra Climate, focusing on energy storage optimization to decarbonize the power grid. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, she possesses deep expertise in mathematical optimization, energy trading, and renewable energy economics, holding a B. S. from Tulane University and an MBA from Rice University.

Outside of her professional life, Emma is a passionate supporter of women in STEM and energy. She is also a hobbyist potter and ceramic artist, balancing her technical career with creative pursuits. She finds enjoyment in solving complex math problems, a passion that bridges her personal and professional interests.

She serves on the Greenhouse Gas Protocols Scope 2 Technical Working Group, helping to shape global emissions accounting standards.

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Experience
2 Years
Current Role
Scope 2 Technical Working Group Member
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Houston, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Emma shows up

Cautious & Analytical
Not Easily Convinced
Systematic

They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to do thorough analysis of any situation. While they don't hesitate to ask questions, they are generally risk-averse and tend to be late adopters.

Priorities

Topics Emma cares about

Grid Decarbonization
Her company, Tierra Climate, is dedicated to helping grid-scale batteries accelerate the decarbonization of the power grid by monetizing their emissions-reducing potential.
Energy Storage
Leads a company focused on energy storage optimization and previously led market strategy for one of the first grid-scale batteries deployed in Texas and New York.
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Career

Work history

9-2024
Scope 2 Technical Working Group Member
Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol)
4-2023
Chief Technology Officer
Tierra Climate
Key Capture Energy
Full-time
Citi
3 yrs 10 mos
6-2015 - 8-2015
Sales and Trading Summer Analyst
Citi
In the press

Media appearances

Emma Konet of Tierra Climate on the Houston Innovators Podcast. Featured in Innovation Map (Houston Innovators Podcast)
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Education
7-2022 - 5-2024
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Rice Business
2012 - 2016
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Tulane University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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