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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

Tell us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with companies of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and expand access to clean energy by constructing 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 unclean grids and economically distressed communities with our solar projects
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What obstacles do you face? Why?
One of the biggest challenges for us, as a relatively brand-new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning reliability with market leaders who may be used to doing things a particular method. Clearloop is challenging some of the standard methods in which new solar advancements have actually been financed, and bringing attention to brand-new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the business procurement discussion.

Clearloop began as an idea that morphed 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 electrical energy grid so those dollars can be spent enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to clean 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 broaden access to tidy energy by building new solar jobs in American communities otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to assist construct brand name new solar jobs. Even big companies that have led the way in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the greatest piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease methods or where decreases might not be instant.

To read more about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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How can potential partners work with you?
Were showing that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 company with the ability to sign a power purchase contract to help develop brand name brand-new solar jobs. Even huge companies that have led the method in renewable 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 strategies or where reductions might not be instant.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation includes market leaders and subjects associated with accelerating an equitable and just shift to a renewable resource economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are prospering in the renewable resource sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member company founded by 3 Tennesseans who wish to make certain that the innovation and benefits of renewable resource reach all communities around our nation similarly, beginning with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left behind. Click HERE for 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 business?
Clearloop began as an idea that morphed into a company. In the early days– even before we had actually selected the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies need to invest in tidying up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent improving 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 large issue with an easy option. We wanted companies to take environment action in the exact same neighborhood that invited my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was uncertain
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