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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

How can potential partners do business with you?
Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 company with the capability to sign a power purchase contract to assist build brand new solar projects. Even huge companies that have actually led the way in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the biggest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they may have little control over reduction strategies or where decreases may not be immediate.

Inform us about Clearloop?
Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with business of all sizes to assist them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and expand access to tidy energy by building 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 tackle both dirty grids and economically distressed neighborhoods with our solar tasks
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What obstacles do you face? Why?
Among the greatest difficulties for us, as a reasonably new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning trustworthiness with market leaders who might be utilized to doing things a certain method. Clearloop is challenging some of the conventional methods which brand-new solar developments have actually been funded, and accentuating brand-new geographies and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the business procurement discussion. Im a true follower that our viewpoint from the middle of the nation, and our lived experiences as creators from very various backgrounds, has actually brought into focus why we need more creative options to help clean up the grid. Weve been motivated by business partners like Intuit and Vista Equity Partners, in addition to brands like Dropps and Hello Bello, whove bought recovering their carbon footprint by helping us develop our extremely first solar task. Weve also had the terrific fortune of finding like-minded organizations like ACORE who acknowledge the worth of bringing diverse point of views to cleaning up the grid and have actually constructed a program like Accelerate to ensure we have a seat at the table
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Clearloop started as a concept that changed into a company. 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 electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent increasing the economies in Middle America where access to tidy energy is restricted. Clearloop is a cleantech start-up that partners with companies of all sizes to help them cut (or reclaim) their carbon footprint, clean up the grid, and broaden access to tidy energy by constructing new solar projects in American communities otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist construct brand new solar jobs. Even big companies that have led the method in renewable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the greatest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over reduction strategies or where decreases may not be immediate.

For more information about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installation in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installment includes industry leaders and topics associated with speeding up a fair and just shift to a renewable energy economy. In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member business are thriving in the renewable resource sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business established by three Tennesseans who wish to make sure that the development and benefits of sustainable energy reach all communities around our country similarly, beginning with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left behind. Click HERE for 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 start your company?
Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a company. In the early days– even before we had actually chosen the name– we were checking out the theory that more business need to invest in tidying up the electricity grid so those dollars can be spent improving the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. For me, as one of 3 founders, this company was motivated by the desire to bring clearness to a big issue with a basic service. We wanted companies to take climate action in the same community that welcomed my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was uncertain
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