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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

Clearloop started as an idea that changed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had decided on the name– we were checking out the theory that more companies require to invest in cleaning up the electrical energy grid so those dollars can be spent improving the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. 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 broaden access to clean energy by developing new solar jobs in American communities otherwise getting left behind. Were showing that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase contract to assist construct brand name new solar jobs. Even big companies that have led the way in renewable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the biggest piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over decrease techniques or where reductions might not be instant.

How can prospective partners do service with you?
Were proving that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to assist build brand name brand-new solar jobs. Even big business that have led the way in renewable resource procurement are now faced with the truth that the biggest chunk of their carbon footprint remains in Scope 3, their value chain, where they may have little control over decrease strategies or where decreases might not be immediate. That is where Clearloop is available in– were a brand-new tool for businesses huge and small to take concrete climate action right now and help us decarbonize the grid in the places that require it the many. We require more innovative methods to assist deal with the environment crisis in a way that invests in the places where that dollar creates more economic opportunity and social mobility for the neighborhoods where were building. Were firm followers that the ecological, health, and economic advantages of tidy energy financial investments should reach all corners of our country and were searching for partners who are ready to do something about it
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installment includes industry leaders and subjects associated with speeding up an equitable and just shift to a sustainable energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are prospering in the sustainable energy sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member business founded by 3 Tennesseans who wish to make certain that the development and advantages of renewable resource reach all neighborhoods around our country equally, starting with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left. 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 start your business?
Clearloop began as an idea that morphed into a business. In the early days– even before we had actually selected the name– we were testing out the theory that more business require to purchase tidying up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is limited. For me, as one of three creators, this company was influenced by the desire to bring clarity to a big issue with a basic service. We wanted companies to take environment action in the same neighborhood that invited my household as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the course was uncertain
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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, tidy up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by developing new solar projects in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we tackle both unclean grids and economically distressed communities with our solar projects
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What difficulties do you deal with? Why?
Among the most significant challenges for us, as a reasonably brand-new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is making reliability with industry leaders who may be used to doing things a specific way. Clearloop is challenging a few of the conventional methods which new solar advancements have actually been financed, and bringing attention to new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the corporate procurement discussion. Im a real believer that our perspective from the middle of the country, and our lived experiences as founders from really different backgrounds, has actually brought into focus why we need more imaginative options to assist tidy up the grid. Weve been encouraged by corporate partners like Intuit and Vista Equity Partners, in addition to brands like Dropps and Hello Bello, whove bought recovering their carbon footprint by assisting us develop our very first solar job. Weve also had the fantastic fortune of finding like-minded companies like ACORE who recognize the worth of bringing diverse perspectives to tidying up the grid and have in fact built a program like Accelerate to ensure we have a seat at the table
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To find out more about Clearloop, see https://clearloop.us/.
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