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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

How can prospective partners work with you?
Were showing that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 company with the ability to sign a power purchase agreement to assist construct brand brand-new solar tasks. Even big business that have actually led the way in sustainable energy procurement are now faced with the reality that the most significant portion of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over decrease techniques or where reductions might not be instant.

Clearloop began as a concept that changed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had chosen on the name– we were testing out the theory that more business need to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent improving the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. 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 expand access to tidy energy by developing new solar jobs in American communities otherwise getting left behind. Were proving that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase arrangement to assist develop brand new solar jobs. Even big companies that have led the way in renewable 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 strategies or where reductions might not be immediate.

The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is delighted to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installation features industry leaders and topics related to accelerating an equitable and simply shift to a renewable resource economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are prospering in the renewable resource sector.
Today, we are featuring Clearloop, an Accelerate member business established by three Tennesseans who desire to make sure that the development and advantages of renewable energy reach all neighborhoods around our nation equally, beginning with the communities that have a history of getting left. Click on this link to get more information 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 business?
Clearloop began as a concept that morphed into a business. In the early days– even prior to we had actually decided on the name– we were testing out the theory that more companies need to buy cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent boosting the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. For me, as one of three creators, this company was inspired by the desire to bring clearness to a large problem with an easy option. We desired business to take environment action in the very same community that invited my household as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was unclear
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Inform us about Clearloop?
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 brand-new solar tasks in American communities 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 communities with our solar projects
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What difficulties do you face? Why?
Among the most significant difficulties for us, as a reasonably new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is making reliability with industry leaders who may be used to doing things a certain method. Clearloop is challenging a few of the standard ways in which brand-new solar advancements have been financed, and accentuating brand-new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions decreases into the business procurement conversation. Im a real believer that our vantage point from the middle of the nation, and our lived experiences as founders from extremely different backgrounds, has brought into focus why we require more imaginative solutions to assist clean up the grid. Weve been encouraged by corporate partners like Intuit and Vista Equity Partners, in addition to brands like Dropps and Hello Bello, whove purchased reclaiming their carbon footprint by assisting us develop our extremely first solar job. Weve also had the great fortune of finding like-minded organizations like ACORE who recognize the value of bringing varied perspectives to cleaning up the grid and have in fact built a program like Accelerate to ensure we have a seat at the table
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To find out more about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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