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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

How can possible partners do business with you?
Were proving that you do not require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase arrangement to help construct brand brand-new solar projects. Even huge business that have blazed a trail in renewable resource procurement are now faced with the truth that the greatest chunk 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 immediate. That is where Clearloop comes in– were a brand-new tool for companies huge and small to take concrete climate action today and assist us decarbonize the grid in the places that need it one of the most. We need more creative methods to assist deal with the climate crisis in a method that invests in the locations where that dollar produces more economic opportunity and social movement for the neighborhoods where were developing. Were firm followers that the environmental, health, and financial benefits of clean energy financial investments need to reach all corners of our nation and were trying to find partners who are all set to act
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To get more information about Clearloop, see https://clearloop.us/.
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is happy to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installment features industry leaders and subjects associated with accelerating a fair and simply transition to a renewable resource economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are prospering in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member company established by three Tennesseans who desire to make sure that the development and advantages of renewable resource reach all communities around our nation similarly, beginning 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 company?
Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had actually picked the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more business require to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent boosting the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. For me, as one of three creators, this business was motivated by the desire to bring clearness to a big problem with an easy option. We wanted business to take climate action in the same community that invited my household as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was uncertain
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Clearloop started as an idea that morphed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had 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 spent boosting 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 assist them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to clean energy by constructing brand-new solar jobs in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were showing that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to assist build brand brand-new solar projects. Even big companies that have 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 decreases might not be immediate.

Tell us about Clearloop?
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 clean energy by building new solar tasks in American communities otherwise getting left behind. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we take on both unclean grids and financially distressed communities with our solar jobs
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What difficulties do you deal with? Why?
One of the greatest challenges for us, as a relatively new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning credibility with industry leaders who may be utilized to doing things a specific method. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional methods in which new solar advancements have actually been financed, and bringing attention to new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the corporate procurement conversation.