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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

Clearloop began as an idea that changed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had actually chosen on the name– we were testing out the theory that more business require to invest in cleaning up the electrical energy grid so those dollars can be spent increasing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to help them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to clean energy by constructing brand-new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to assist develop brand new solar tasks. Even big companies that have actually led the method in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the most significant chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over reduction techniques or where reductions might not be immediate.

How can prospective partners work with you?
Were proving that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to assist build brand name new solar jobs. Even big business that have actually led the method in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the biggest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over reduction methods or where reductions may not be immediate. That is where Clearloop can be found in– were a new tool for companies huge and small to take concrete environment action right now and assist us decarbonize the grid in the locations that require it the many. We require more innovative ways to help tackle the climate crisis in a manner that purchases the places where that dollar creates more economic chance and social mobility for the communities where were constructing. Were firm believers that the ecological, health, and financial advantages of clean energy financial investments must reach all corners of our nation and were searching for partners who are ready to act
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To find out more about Clearloop, visit https://clearloop.us/.
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Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech start-up 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 building new solar projects in American communities otherwise getting left behind. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we tackle both dirty grids and economically distressed communities with our solar jobs
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What challenges do you deal with? Why?
One of the greatest obstacles for us, as a fairly new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is earning reliability with industry leaders who might be used to doing things a certain method. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional methods in which new solar advancements have actually been funded, and bringing attention to new geographies 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 site series.
Each installment includes industry leaders and subjects associated with speeding up a fair and simply shift to a renewable energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are growing in the sustainable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business founded by three Tennesseans who wish to ensure that the innovation and advantages of renewable resource reach all communities around our nation similarly, beginning with the communities that have a history of getting left behind. Click HERE to read more about Clearloops impact.
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 business?
Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had decided on the name– we were testing out the theory that more companies require to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested boosting the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is restricted.