Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop
By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021
Clearloop started as a concept that morphed into a business. In the early days– even before we had chosen on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies require 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. Clearloop is a cleantech start-up 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 new solar jobs in American neighborhoods 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 help construct brand name brand-new solar jobs. Even big companies that have actually led the method in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the most significant portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they may have little control over reduction methods or where reductions might not be instant.
To learn more about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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How can possible partners work with you?
Were showing that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to help build brand brand-new solar tasks. Even big companies that have led the method in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the greatest portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they may have little control over decrease methods or where reductions might not be instant.
Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by constructing brand-new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we deal with both unclean grids and financially distressed communities with our solar jobs
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What difficulties do you face? Why?
One of the greatest challenges for us, as a fairly brand-new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning credibility with industry leaders who might be used to doing things a specific way. Clearloop is challenging some of the conventional methods in which new solar developments have been funded, and bringing attention to brand-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 installation includes market leaders and subjects connected to accelerating a fair and just transition to a renewable resource economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are prospering in the renewable resource sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business established by 3 Tennesseans who desire to make sure that the development and benefits of renewable energy reach all communities around our country equally, starting with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left. Click HERE for 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 start your business?
Clearloop began as an idea that changed into a company. In the early days– even before we had decided on the name– we were testing out the theory that more business need to invest in cleaning up the electrical energy grid so those dollars can be spent enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is limited.