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 prior to we had actually chosen on the name– we were testing out the theory that more companies require to invest in cleaning up the electricity grid so those dollars can be invested enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is limited. Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with companies of all sizes to help them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by building brand-new solar projects in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you do not require to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to help construct brand name new solar jobs. Even big business that have led the method 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 reduction methods or where decreases might not be instant.

Tell us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with companies of all sizes to help them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to tidy 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 take on 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 greatest challenges for us, as a relatively new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is making trustworthiness with industry leaders who might be used to doing things a particular way. Clearloop is challenging some of the standard methods in which brand-new solar advancements have actually been financed, and bringing attention to brand-new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the corporate procurement conversation.

To find out more about Clearloop, go to https://clearloop.us/.
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installment features industry leaders and topics related to accelerating an equitable and just shift to a sustainable energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are prospering in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member company established by 3 Tennesseans who want to make certain that the innovation and advantages of renewable energy reach all neighborhoods around our nation equally, starting with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left behind. Click on this link 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 begin your company?
Clearloop began as an idea that morphed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had decided on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies need to invest in cleaning up the electricity grid so those dollars can be spent improving the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted.

How can prospective partners do service with you?
Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase contract to help build brand brand-new solar jobs. Even big companies that have led the way in eco-friendly energy procurement are now confronted with the reality that the biggest piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over decrease strategies or where reductions may not be instant. That is where Clearloop is available in– were a new tool for organizations huge and little to take concrete environment action today and assist us decarbonize the grid in the locations that need it one of the most. We require more creative methods to help deal with the climate crisis in a way that buys the locations where that dollar creates more financial opportunity and social mobility for the neighborhoods where were building. Were firm followers that the ecological, health, and financial advantages of clean energy investments ought to reach all corners of our nation and were looking for partners who are all set to do something about it
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