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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

To read more about Clearloop, visit https://clearloop.us/.
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Clearloop started as an idea that changed into a company. In the early days– even before we had decided on the name– we were checking out the theory that more business 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 reclaim) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by developing new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were showing that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to assist build brand name brand-new solar tasks. Even big business that have actually led the way in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the biggest portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease methods or where reductions might not be immediate.

Tell us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with companies of all sizes to help them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by constructing new solar jobs in American communities 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 difficulties do you deal with? Why?
One of the biggest difficulties for us, as a fairly brand-new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning trustworthiness with industry leaders who may be used to doing things a particular method. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional 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 corporate procurement discussion.

How can potential partners do service with you?
Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase contract to assist construct brand name new solar jobs. Even big companies that have actually led the way in renewable resource procurement are now confronted with the truth that the greatest chunk of their carbon footprint remains in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease techniques or where decreases might not be instant. That is where Clearloop comes in– were a new tool for organizations big and little to take concrete climate action today and help us decarbonize the grid in the places that need it the many. We require more innovative methods to assist take on the environment crisis in a way that purchases the places where that dollar creates more financial chance and social mobility for the communities where were building. Were firm believers that the ecological, health, and economic advantages of clean energy financial investments must reach all corners of our nation and were looking for partners who are all set to act
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation includes market leaders and subjects related to speeding up an equitable and simply transition to a sustainable energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are flourishing in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business founded by 3 Tennesseans who want to make sure that the innovation and benefits of renewable resource reach all neighborhoods around our nation similarly, starting with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left. Click HERE to find out 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 begin your company?
Clearloop started as an idea that morphed into a company. 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 electricity grid so those dollars can be spent enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is limited.