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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

How can potential partners work with you?
Were showing that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to assist develop brand name brand-new solar jobs. Even huge companies that have actually led the way in eco-friendly 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 may have little control over reduction methods or where reductions may not be instant.

Clearloop started as an idea that morphed into a company. In the early days– even before we had chosen 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 spent enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with companies of all sizes to assist them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by building brand-new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were showing that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to assist build brand name new solar tasks. Even big business that have led the way in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the most significant portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they may have little control over reduction techniques or where decreases may not be immediate.

To find out more about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to help them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by building 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 filthy grids and economically distressed communities with our solar tasks
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What challenges 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 earning trustworthiness with market leaders who may be utilized to doing things a certain method. Clearloop is challenging some of the conventional methods in which brand-new solar developments have actually been funded, and bringing attention to new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the business procurement conversation.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment includes industry leaders and subjects related to accelerating 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 flourishing in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business established by 3 Tennesseans who wish to make sure that the development and benefits of sustainable energy reach all communities around our country equally, beginning with the communities that have a history of getting left. Click on this link to find out 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 company?
Clearloop started as an idea that morphed into a company. In the early days– even before we had actually decided on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more business need to invest in tidying up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested increasing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. For me, as one of 3 creators, this business was motivated by the desire to bring clearness to a large problem with an easy option. We wanted companies to take climate action in the exact same community that invited my household as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the course was unclear
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