Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop
By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021
How can prospective partners do company with you?
Were showing that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist develop brand brand-new solar jobs. Even big business that have actually led the way in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the greatest portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over reduction techniques or where reductions may not be immediate.
Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech start-up 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 developing 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 filthy grids and economically distressed communities with our solar jobs
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What obstacles do you deal with? Why?
One of the most significant difficulties for us, as a reasonably brand-new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is making credibility with market leaders who might be used to doing things a specific method. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional ways in which brand-new solar advancements have actually been funded, and bringing attention to new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the business procurement discussion.
The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog series.
Each installation features industry leaders and subjects connected to speeding up a fair and just transition to a renewable energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are flourishing in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member company established by 3 Tennesseans who wish to ensure that the innovation and benefits of sustainable energy reach all neighborhoods around our nation similarly, starting with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left behind. Click on this link to get more information 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 an idea that morphed 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 electrical energy grid so those dollars can be spent boosting the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is limited.
Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a company. In the early days– even prior to 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 invested improving the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with business of all sizes to help them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by building new solar jobs in American communities otherwise getting left behind. Were showing that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase arrangement to help develop brand brand-new solar projects. Even huge business that have led the method in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the greatest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they may have little control over decrease methods or where reductions might not be instant.
To find out more about Clearloop, go to https://clearloop.us/.
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