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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

Clearloop began as an idea that changed into a company. In the early days– even before we had actually chosen on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more business require to invest in cleaning up the electrical energy grid so those dollars can be spent improving 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, tidy up the grid, and expand access to clean energy by developing new solar jobs in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont need to be a Fortune 500 company with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist construct brand 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 portion 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.

How can possible partners do organization with you?
Were showing that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase contract to assist construct brand name brand-new solar tasks. Even huge companies that have actually led the method in renewable resource procurement are now confronted with the reality that the greatest piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they may have little control over reduction techniques or where reductions might not be immediate. That is where Clearloop can be found in– were a brand-new tool for organizations little and huge to take concrete climate action today and help us decarbonize the grid in the places that require it the most. We require more innovative ways to assist deal with the climate crisis in a method that purchases the places where that dollar produces more financial chance and social movement for the communities where were developing. Were firm believers that the ecological, health, and economic benefits of tidy energy investments need to reach all corners of our nation and were looking for partners who are ready to take action
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To find out more about Clearloop, see https://clearloop.us/.
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Tell us about Clearloop?
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 expand access to clean energy by constructing brand-new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were pioneering putting a carbon value on the building and construction of new solar capability thats determined in watts, not watt-hours, with a brand-new financing structure that permits a larger variety of business to get involved, while likewise being intentional about the communities where were investing to achieve an equitable tidy 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 tackle both dirty grids and economically distressed communities with our solar projects
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What difficulties do you face? Why?
One of the most significant obstacles for us, as a fairly new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is making trustworthiness with market leaders who might be used to doing things a particular method. Clearloop is challenging some of the standard methods in which new solar developments have been funded, and bringing attention to new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the business procurement conversation.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is happy to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installation features industry leaders and topics related to accelerating an equitable and just transition to a sustainable energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are growing in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business founded by 3 Tennesseans who desire to make sure that the innovation and advantages of renewable resource reach all neighborhoods around our country equally, beginning with the communities that have a history of getting left behind. Click on this link 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 business?
Clearloop started as a concept that changed into a business. In the early days– even before we had chosen on the name– we were testing out the theory that more business need 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.