Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop
By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021
For more information about Clearloop, go to https://clearloop.us/.
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Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a company. In the early days– even before we had actually chosen on the name– we were testing out the theory that more companies require to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested enhancing 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, tidy up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by constructing new solar projects 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 assist develop brand brand-new solar projects. Even huge business that have led the way in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the most significant piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over reduction strategies or where reductions might not be instant.
How can prospective partners do organization with you?
Were proving that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to help build brand new solar jobs. Even huge business that have actually led the method in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the most significant piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they may have little control over reduction techniques or where decreases might not be immediate.
Tell us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by developing 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 tackle both dirty grids and economically distressed neighborhoods with our solar tasks
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What challenges do you deal with? Why?
One of the most significant obstacles for us, as a reasonably new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning credibility with industry leaders who may be utilized to doing things a particular way. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional methods in which brand-new solar developments have been funded, and bringing attention to 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 site series.
Each installment features industry leaders and topics related to speeding up a fair and simply transition to a renewable resource economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are flourishing in the sustainable energy sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member company established by 3 Tennesseans who wish to ensure that the development and benefits of renewable resource reach all neighborhoods around our nation similarly, beginning with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left. Click on this link to get 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 business. In the early days– even before we had picked the name– we were checking out the theory that more business require to buy tidying up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. For me, as one of three founders, this business was influenced by the desire to bring clearness to a big issue with an easy service. We wanted companies to take environment action in the very 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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