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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with business of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by building new solar projects in American communities otherwise getting left behind. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we tackle both dirty grids and economically distressed communities with our solar projects
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What challenges do you deal with? Why?
One of the biggest obstacles for us, as a fairly brand-new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is making reliability with industry leaders who might be utilized to doing things a particular method. Clearloop is challenging some of the conventional ways in which brand-new solar developments have been financed, and bringing attention to new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the corporate procurement conversation.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment includes market leaders and subjects associated with accelerating an equitable and simply shift to a renewable resource economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are flourishing in the sustainable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member company founded by three Tennesseans who wish to ensure that the development and benefits of renewable resource reach all neighborhoods around our country equally, beginning with the communities that have a history of getting left behind. Click on this link to discover 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 start your business?
Clearloop started as a concept that changed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had actually selected the name– we were checking out the theory that more business need to buy tidying up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is limited. For me, as one of three creators, this business was motivated by the desire to bring clarity to a large issue with a basic solution. We wanted companies to take environment action in the same neighborhood that welcomed my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the course was uncertain
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Clearloop started as a concept that morphed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had actually chosen on the name– we were checking out the theory that more companies need to invest in cleaning up the electricity grid so those dollars can be invested improving 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 assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and expand access to clean energy by constructing brand-new solar projects in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to help construct brand name brand-new solar jobs. Even huge business 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 value chain, where they may have little control over reduction methods or where reductions may not be immediate.

To get more information about Clearloop, go to https://clearloop.us/.
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How can prospective partners work with you?
Were proving that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to assist develop brand name brand-new solar jobs. Even big business that have actually led the way in renewable resource procurement are now faced with the reality that the most significant portion of their carbon footprint remains in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease strategies or where decreases might not be instant. That is where Clearloop is available in– were a brand-new tool for services big and little to take tangible climate action right now and help us decarbonize the grid in the locations that need it one of the most. We require more imaginative ways to assist deal with the climate crisis in such a way that buys the places where that dollar creates more financial chance and social mobility for the communities where were building. Were firm believers that the environmental, health, and financial advantages of clean energy financial investments should reach all corners of our nation and were looking for partners who are prepared to act
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