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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

To get more information about Clearloop, see https://clearloop.us/.
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How can prospective partners do company with you?
Were showing that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase arrangement to assist construct brand name new solar tasks. Even huge companies that have led the way in renewable resource procurement are now confronted with the truth that the biggest piece of their carbon footprint remains in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over decrease strategies or where reductions might not be immediate. That is where Clearloop comes in– were a new tool for businesses huge and little to take concrete environment action right now and assist us decarbonize the grid in the locations that need it the a lot of. We require more innovative ways to help deal with the climate crisis in such a way that buys the places where that dollar develops more economic chance and social movement for the communities where were building. Were firm believers that the ecological, health, and economic advantages of clean energy financial investments ought to reach all corners of our country and were looking for partners who are ready to take action
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Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with business of all sizes to help them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by constructing brand-new solar tasks 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 filthy grids and financially distressed communities with our solar projects
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What obstacles do you deal with? Why?
Among the biggest difficulties for us, as a relatively new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is making credibility with market leaders who may be used to doing things a specific way. Clearloop is challenging a few of the conventional methods in which brand-new solar advancements have been financed, and accentuating brand-new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the corporate procurement conversation. Im a real follower that our vantage point from the middle of the nation, and our lived experiences as creators from very different backgrounds, has brought into focus why we need more innovative services to help tidy up the grid. Weve been encouraged by business partners like Intuit and Vista Equity Partners, in addition to brands like Dropps and Hello Bello, whove invested in reclaiming their carbon footprint by helping us build our extremely first solar job. Weve also had the excellent fortune of finding like-minded companies like ACORE who recognize the value of bringing varied viewpoints to tidying up the grid and have in fact developed a program like Accelerate to ensure we have a seat at the table
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is happy to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment includes market leaders and topics associated with accelerating an equitable and simply shift to a sustainable energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are flourishing in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business founded by 3 Tennesseans who wish to make certain that the innovation and benefits of renewable resource reach all communities around our nation similarly, beginning with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left. Click on this link 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 started as an idea that morphed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had chosen on the name– we were checking out the theory that more companies need to purchase cleaning up the electricity grid so those dollars can be spent increasing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is restricted. For me, as one of 3 creators, this business was influenced by the desire to bring clarity to a large issue with a simple option. We wanted business to take climate action in the same neighborhood that welcomed my household as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the course was uncertain
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Clearloop began as an idea that morphed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had chosen on the name– we were checking out the theory that more business need to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is limited. Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to help them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and expand access to clean energy by constructing new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase arrangement to help develop brand name new solar tasks. Even huge business that have 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 worth chain, where they may have little control over decrease strategies or where decreases may not be instant.