Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop
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Tell us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with business of all sizes to assist them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and broaden access to clean energy by constructing new solar jobs in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were pioneering putting a carbon worth on the building and construction of new solar capability thats determined in watts, not watt-hours, with a brand-new funding structure that allows a larger variety of companies to take part, while likewise being deliberate about the neighborhoods where were investing to accomplish a fair tidy energy future. We just recently began on our first utility-connected solar project in Jackson, Tennessee. As we grow, Clearloop will be concentrating on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we take on both unclean grids and economically distressed communities with our solar tasks
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What difficulties do you deal with? Why?
One of the biggest obstacles for us, as a relatively new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is earning credibility with market leaders who may be utilized to doing things a particular way. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional methods in which brand-new solar developments have been funded, and bringing attention to brand-new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the business procurement discussion.
Clearloop started as an idea that changed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had decided on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies need to invest in cleaning up the electrical power 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 expand access to tidy energy by building new solar tasks in American communities otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 company with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to help build brand name new solar tasks. Even big companies that have actually led the method in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the greatest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they may have little control over reduction techniques or where decreases may not be immediate.
How can potential partners work with you?
Were proving that you do not require to be a Fortune 500 company with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist build brand name brand-new solar tasks. Even huge companies that have actually led the way in renewable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the biggest portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over reduction strategies or where reductions might not be immediate.
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation features market leaders and topics connected to accelerating a fair and simply shift to an eco-friendly energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are growing in the renewable resource sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member company established by 3 Tennesseans who wish to ensure that the innovation and advantages of eco-friendly energy reach all communities around our country equally, starting with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left behind. Click on this link for more information 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 started as an idea that changed into a business. In the early days– even before we had selected the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more business need to purchase cleaning up the electricity grid so those dollars can be spent enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. For me, as one of 3 creators, this company was inspired by the desire to bring clarity to a large problem with a basic solution. We wanted companies to take climate action in the exact same neighborhood that welcomed my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was unclear
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To find out more about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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