Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a business. In the early days– even before we had actually decided on the name– we were testing out the theory that more business require to invest in cleaning up the electricity grid so those dollars can be spent improving the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is limited. Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with companies of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to clean energy by building brand-new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase contract to help develop brand new solar jobs. Even big companies that have actually led the method in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the most significant portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease techniques or where decreases might not be immediate.

To read more about Clearloop, visit https://clearloop.us/.
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How can possible partners do company with you?
Were proving that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to assist build brand name brand-new solar tasks. Even huge companies that have actually blazed a trail in renewable resource procurement are now faced with the reality that the most significant piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease strategies or where reductions might not be immediate. That is where Clearloop is available in– were a brand-new tool for businesses small and huge to take concrete environment action right now and assist us decarbonize the grid in the places that require it one of the most. We require more innovative methods to help tackle the climate crisis in such a way that purchases the locations where that dollar develops more economic opportunity and social movement for the communities where were building. Were firm followers that the ecological, health, and financial benefits of clean energy investments ought to reach all corners of our country and were trying to find partners who are all set to do something about it
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Tell us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to help them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and expand access to clean energy by constructing new solar jobs in American communities otherwise getting left behind. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we take on both dirty grids and financially distressed communities with our solar jobs
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What difficulties do you face? Why?
One of the biggest difficulties for us, as a fairly new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is making credibility with industry leaders who might be utilized to doing things a certain method. Clearloop is challenging some of the conventional ways in which new solar developments have actually been funded, and bringing attention to new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the business procurement conversation.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment features industry leaders and topics connected to accelerating an equitable and just transition to a renewable resource economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are flourishing in the sustainable energy sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member company established by 3 Tennesseans who desire to make certain that the development and advantages of renewable resource reach all neighborhoods around our nation similarly, beginning with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left behind. Click HERE to find out more about Clearloops effect.
The following is a Q&A with Clearloop Co-Founder Laura Zapata and Constance Thompson, ACOREs Vice President of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programs
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What inspired you to start your business?
Clearloop began as a concept that morphed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had actually chosen on the name– we were checking out the theory that more business need to purchase tidying up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested boosting the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is restricted. For me, as one of three creators, this business was inspired by the desire to bring clarity to a large problem with a simple service. We wanted business to take environment action in the same community that invited my household as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was uncertain
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