Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop
By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021
Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a business. In the early days– even before we had actually chosen on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more business need to invest in cleaning up the electrical energy grid so those dollars can be invested increasing the economies in Middle America where access to clean 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 developing new solar projects in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist construct brand name new solar projects. Even big business that have actually led the method in renewable energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the most significant chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they may have little control over reduction strategies or where reductions might not be instant.
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is happy to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installation includes market leaders and subjects connected to accelerating a fair and just shift to a renewable energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are flourishing in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member company founded by three Tennesseans who desire to ensure that the development and advantages of eco-friendly energy reach all neighborhoods around our country similarly, starting with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left behind. Click HERE to discover 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 start your business?
Clearloop began as an idea that morphed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had actually decided on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies need to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is restricted.
To get more information about Clearloop, go to https://clearloop.us/.
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Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with companies of all sizes to assist them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by building 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 deal with both filthy grids and financially distressed communities with our solar jobs
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What challenges do you deal with? Why?
One of the biggest challenges for us, as a fairly new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning trustworthiness with market leaders who might be utilized to doing things a particular method. Clearloop is challenging some of the standard ways in which brand-new solar advancements have actually been financed, and bringing attention to brand-new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the business procurement discussion.
How can potential partners do service with you?
Were proving that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist build brand name new solar tasks. Even big companies that have led the way in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the biggest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease techniques or where reductions may not be immediate.