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 prior to we had actually chosen on the name– we were testing out the theory that more companies 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 tidy energy is limited. Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with business of all sizes to help them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by developing new solar jobs in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to help build brand brand-new solar jobs. Even big business that have actually led the way in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the most significant piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease methods or where decreases may not be immediate.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment includes market leaders and subjects associated with accelerating a fair and just shift to an eco-friendly energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are growing in the renewable resource sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business founded by 3 Tennesseans who wish to make sure that the innovation and benefits of renewable resource reach all communities around our nation similarly, beginning with the communities that have a history of getting left. Click HERE to get more information 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 an idea that morphed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had actually chosen 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 invested improving the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is restricted. For me, as one of three founders, this company was inspired by the desire to bring clearness to a big issue with a basic solution. We wanted companies to take climate action in the exact same neighborhood that invited my household as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was uncertain
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For more information about Clearloop, see https://clearloop.us/.
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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 expand access to clean energy by developing brand-new solar jobs in American communities 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 neighborhoods with our solar jobs
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What obstacles do you deal with? Why?
One of the greatest obstacles for us, as a relatively brand-new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is making credibility with market leaders who may be utilized to doing things a specific method. Clearloop is challenging a few of the conventional ways in which new solar developments have been financed, and bringing attention to new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the business procurement conversation. Im a real follower that our perspective from the middle of the nation, and our lived experiences as creators from extremely various backgrounds, has actually brought into focus why we require more imaginative solutions to help clean up the grid. Weve been motivated by business partners like Intuit and Vista Equity Partners, as well as brands like Dropps and Hello Bello, whove invested in reclaiming their carbon footprint by assisting us develop our extremely first solar job. Weve likewise had the excellent fortune of finding like-minded organizations like ACORE who acknowledge the worth of bringing diverse perspectives to tidying up the grid and have in fact built a program like Accelerate to guarantee we have a seat at the table
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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 develop brand brand-new solar projects. Even huge business 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 may have little control over decrease strategies or where reductions may not be immediate.