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 business of all sizes to help them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by building new solar projects in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were pioneering putting a carbon value on the construction of new solar capability thats determined in watts, not watt-hours, with a new financing structure that allows a wider array of business to take part, while also being intentional about the communities where were investing to accomplish an equitable clean energy future. We just recently broke ground on our first utility-connected solar task in Jackson, Tennessee. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we deal with both unclean grids and economically distressed neighborhoods with our solar projects
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What difficulties do you deal with? Why?
One of the biggest challenges for us, as a reasonably brand-new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning credibility with industry leaders who may be used to doing things a certain way. Clearloop is challenging a few of the standard ways in which new solar advancements have actually been financed, and accentuating new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the business procurement conversation. Im a true believer that our viewpoint from the middle of the nation, and our lived experiences as founders from really various backgrounds, has actually brought into focus why we need more imaginative solutions to assist tidy up the grid. Weve been encouraged by business partners like Intuit and Vista Equity Partners, in addition to brand names like Dropps and Hello Bello, whove invested in reclaiming their carbon footprint by assisting us construct our very first solar job. Weve also had the terrific fortune of discovering similar companies like ACORE who acknowledge the worth of bringing diverse perspectives to tidying up the grid and have in fact constructed a program like Accelerate to ensure we have a seat at the table
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To find out more about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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How can potential partners do organization with you?
Were proving that you do not require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to help develop brand name new solar jobs. Even huge business that have led the way in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the biggest portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over reduction techniques or where decreases might not be immediate.

Clearloop began as a concept that morphed into a business. 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 restricted. Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with companies of all sizes to help them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by developing brand-new solar jobs 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 new solar tasks. Even big companies that have actually led the way in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the greatest piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over reduction strategies or where decreases might not be immediate.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installation features industry leaders and topics connected to 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 companies are flourishing in the renewable resource sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business established by three Tennesseans who desire to make certain that the development and advantages of renewable resource reach all neighborhoods around our country similarly, beginning with the communities that have a history of getting left. Click HERE to find out 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 company?
Clearloop started as a concept that changed into a business. In the early days– even before we had picked the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies require to purchase tidying up the electrical energy grid so those dollars can be spent increasing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is limited. For me, as one of three creators, this business was inspired by the desire to bring clarity to a big problem with a simple service. We desired companies to take climate action in the very same community that invited my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was uncertain
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