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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

How can potential partners work with you?
Were proving that you do not require to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to help develop brand name new solar tasks. Even big companies that have led the method in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the greatest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over decrease strategies or where reductions might not be immediate.

Clearloop began as a concept that morphed into a company. 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 power grid so those dollars can be invested enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with companies 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 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 arrangement to help construct brand name new solar projects. Even huge companies that have led the way in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the greatest portion 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 instant.

Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to clean energy by building brand-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 dirty grids and economically distressed neighborhoods with our solar jobs
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What difficulties do you deal with? Why?
One of the most significant challenges for us, as a fairly new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is making trustworthiness with industry leaders who might be utilized to doing things a certain method. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional ways in which new solar developments have actually been funded, and bringing attention to brand-new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the corporate procurement discussion. Im a true believer that our viewpoint from the middle of the country, and our lived experiences as founders from extremely various backgrounds, has actually brought into focus why we require more creative options to help clean up the grid. Weve been motivated by corporate partners like Intuit and Vista Equity Partners, as well as brand names like Dropps and Hello Bello, whove invested in reclaiming their carbon footprint by assisting us develop our really first solar task. Weve also had the terrific fortune of finding similar organizations like ACORE who recognize the worth of bringing diverse viewpoints to cleaning up the grid and have really built a program like Accelerate to guarantee we have a seat at the table
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To get more information about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation features industry leaders and topics connected to accelerating an equitable and simply transition to a renewable resource economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are prospering in the sustainable energy sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member business established by 3 Tennesseans who want to make sure that the development and benefits of renewable resource reach all communities around our nation equally, beginning with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left. Click on this link to get more information 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 company?
Clearloop started as a concept that changed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had actually decided on the name– we were testing out the theory that more companies require to purchase cleaning up the electricity 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 influenced by the desire to bring clearness to a big problem with an easy solution. We desired business to take environment action in the very same community that welcomed my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the course was unclear
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