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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

Clearloop started as a concept that changed into a business. In the early days– even before we had chosen on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies need to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be invested increasing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is limited. Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with companies of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to clean energy by developing new solar projects 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 contract to help develop brand new solar jobs. Even huge business that have led the method in renewable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the biggest piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over reduction strategies or where decreases might not be instant.

To find out more about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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Tell us about Clearloop?
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 constructing new solar projects 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 communities with our solar tasks
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What difficulties do you deal with? Why?
One of the most significant difficulties for us, as a relatively brand-new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning credibility with industry leaders who may be used to doing things a specific way. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional ways in which new solar advancements have been financed, and bringing attention to new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the business procurement conversation.

How can potential partners work with you?
Were showing that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist develop brand name new solar projects. Even huge business that have actually led the way in renewable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the biggest portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they may have little control over decrease methods or where decreases may not be immediate. That is where Clearloop can be found in– were a brand-new tool for services small and huge to take tangible environment action right now and assist us decarbonize the grid in the places that need it the many. We require more imaginative ways to assist take on the climate crisis in a manner that invests in the locations where that dollar produces more economic opportunity and social mobility for the neighborhoods where were building. Were firm believers that the environmental, health, and financial advantages of tidy energy investments must reach all corners of our country and were looking for partners who are prepared to take action
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installment features industry leaders and topics connected to speeding up a fair and just shift to a renewable resource economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are prospering in the sustainable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member company founded by 3 Tennesseans who want to make sure that the development and benefits of renewable energy reach all neighborhoods around our nation equally, beginning with the communities that have a history of getting left behind. Click HERE to find out more 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 business. In the early days– even before we had actually selected the name– we were checking out the theory that more companies 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 creators, this company was influenced by the desire to bring clarity to a large issue with an easy solution. We desired companies to take environment action in the very same community that invited my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the course was unclear
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