Renewable Power Perspectives Q&A with Laura Zapata, Co-Founder of Clearloop
By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021
Inform us about Clearloop?
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 broaden access to tidy energy by developing brand-new solar jobs in American communities otherwise getting left behind. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we tackle both filthy grids and financially distressed neighborhoods with our solar jobs
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What obstacles do you face? Why?
One of the biggest obstacles for us, as a fairly new entrant in the tidy energy and carbon markets, is earning reliability with industry leaders who may be used to doing things a particular method. Clearloop is challenging some of the standard methods in which brand-new solar developments have actually been financed, and bringing attention to new locations and equity, to reinsert carbon emissions reductions into the corporate procurement conversation.
For more information about Clearloop, see https://clearloop.us/.
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The American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE) is pleased to share the next installment in our “Accelerating Renewables” blog site series.
Each installation includes industry leaders and subjects related to speeding up an equitable and just transition to a renewable resource economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September features highlight how 3 Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are growing in the renewable resource sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member company founded by 3 Tennesseans who want to make certain that the development and advantages of renewable energy reach all communities around our country similarly, 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 changed into a company. In the early days– even before we had decided on the name– we were testing out the theory that more companies need to invest in cleaning up the electrical energy grid so those dollars can be spent increasing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is limited. For me, as one of three founders, this company was inspired by the desire to bring clearness to a big issue with a simple service. We desired business to take environment action in the very same neighborhood that invited my family as immigrants, and kept me going when things felt dark and the path was uncertain
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Clearloop started as an idea 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 business need to invest in cleaning up the electrical power grid so those dollars can be spent enhancing the economies in Middle America where access to clean energy is restricted. Clearloop is a cleantech startup that partners with companies of all sizes to assist them cut (or recover) their carbon footprint, tidy up the grid, and broaden access to clean energy by constructing brand-new solar tasks in American neighborhoods otherwise getting left behind. Were showing that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the ability to sign a power purchase contract to assist develop brand brand-new solar jobs. Even big business that have led the method in eco-friendly energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the biggest chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they might have little control over reduction techniques or where decreases might not be immediate.
How can prospective partners do business with you?
Were showing that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to help build 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 biggest piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they may have little control over decrease techniques or where decreases may not be instant.