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, tidy up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by developing 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 tackle both dirty grids and financially distressed communities with our solar jobs
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What challenges do you deal with? Why?
One of the greatest difficulties for us, as a relatively new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is making credibility with market leaders who might be used to doing things a certain way. Clearloop is challenging some of the standard ways in which new solar advancements have been funded, and bringing attention to brand-new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the business procurement discussion.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation features market leaders and subjects related to accelerating a fair and just transition to a renewable resource economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are growing in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member company founded by three Tennesseans who wish to make sure that the development and benefits of renewable resource reach all communities around our nation similarly, starting with the neighborhoods 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 begin your business?
Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had actually selected the name– we were testing out the theory that more business need to purchase tidying up the electrical energy grid so those dollars can be invested enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is limited. For me, as one of 3 founders, this business was influenced by the desire to bring clearness to a big issue with an easy solution. We wanted companies to take environment action in the exact same neighborhood that welcomed my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was uncertain
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Clearloop began as an idea that changed into a business. In the early days– even before we had decided on the name– we were checking out the theory that more companies require to invest in cleaning up the electricity grid so those dollars can be invested boosting the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is restricted. 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 broaden access to tidy energy by building new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 company with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist develop brand name brand-new solar projects. 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 worth chain, where they may have little control over reduction methods or where decreases may not be instant.

To get more information about Clearloop, visit https://clearloop.us/.
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How can potential partners do company with you?
Were showing that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to assist develop brand brand-new solar tasks. Even huge companies that have led the way in eco-friendly energy procurement are now confronted with the truth that the most significant portion of their carbon footprint remains in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they may have little control over reduction strategies or where reductions might not be immediate. That is where Clearloop comes in– were a new tool for businesses huge and little to take tangible climate action today and assist us decarbonize the grid in the locations that need it the many. We require more creative ways to help take on the climate crisis in a manner that buys the locations where that dollar creates more economic chance and social movement for the communities where were building. Were firm believers that the environmental, health, and economic advantages of clean energy investments ought to reach all corners of our nation and were looking for partners who are prepared to do something about it
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