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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

Clearloop began as an idea that morphed into a business. In the early days– even before we had decided on the name– we were checking out the theory that more companies need to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent boosting 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 help them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and expand access to clean energy by constructing brand-new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were showing that you do not require to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist build brand name brand-new solar projects. Even huge business that have actually led the way in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the greatest portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they may have little control over decrease methods or where decreases may not be immediate.

To read more about Clearloop, see https://clearloop.us/.
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How can prospective partners do service with you?
Were showing that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 company with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist develop brand name new solar jobs. Even huge companies that have actually led the way in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the biggest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over reduction techniques or where reductions may not be immediate.

Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and expand access to clean energy by building new solar jobs in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left. Were pioneering putting a carbon value on the construction of brand-new solar capacity thats determined in watts, not watt-hours, with a new funding structure that allows a wider range of business to take part, while also being intentional about the communities where were investing to achieve a fair clean energy future. We just recently began on our very first utility-connected solar project in Jackson, Tennessee. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we tackle both dirty grids and economically distressed neighborhoods with our solar tasks
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What difficulties do you face? Why?
One of the biggest obstacles for us, as a relatively brand-new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is earning reliability with market leaders who may be utilized to doing things a certain method. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional methods in which new solar advancements have been funded, and bringing attention to brand-new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the business procurement discussion.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment includes market leaders and subjects related to speeding up a fair and just shift to a renewable resource economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are growing in the eco-friendly energy sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member business founded by 3 Tennesseans who want to make certain that the development and advantages of sustainable energy reach all communities 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 begin your company?
Clearloop began as an idea that morphed into a business. In the early days– even before we had actually picked the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies require to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested improving the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is limited. For me, as one of 3 creators, this company was inspired by the desire to bring clarity to a large problem with an easy solution. We wanted business to take climate action in the very same community that invited my household as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was unclear
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