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

By Constance ThompsonSeptember 24, 2021

To learn more about Clearloop, check out https://clearloop.us/.
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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 constructing brand-new solar projects in American communities otherwise getting left behind. As we grow, Clearloop will be focusing on Appalachia and the Mississippi Delta as we deal with both filthy grids and economically distressed communities with our solar jobs
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What obstacles do you face? Why?
One of the greatest obstacles for us, as a relatively brand-new entrant in the clean energy and carbon markets, is earning trustworthiness with industry leaders who might be utilized to doing things a certain method. Clearloop is challenging some of the traditional 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.

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 associated with accelerating an equitable and just shift to a sustainable energy economy. In acknowledgment of National Hispanic Heritage Month, our September functions highlight how three Hispanic-owned Accelerate member companies are thriving in the renewable energy sector.
Today, we are including Clearloop, an Accelerate member business established by three Tennesseans who want to make certain that the development and benefits of renewable resource reach all communities around our nation equally, beginning with the neighborhoods that have a history of getting left behind. Click HERE 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 start your company?
Clearloop started as a concept that morphed into a company. In the early days– even prior to we had chosen on the name– we were evaluating out the theory that more companies 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 tidy energy is limited.

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 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 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 building new solar tasks in American communities otherwise getting left behind. Were showing that you dont require to be a Fortune 500 business with the capability to sign a power purchase arrangement to help construct brand name brand-new solar jobs. Even huge business that have actually led the way in renewable energy procurement are now faced with the truth that the most significant chunk of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their value chain, where they might have little control over decrease methods or where decreases may not be instant.

How can prospective partners do service with you?
Were proving that you do not need to be a Fortune 500 company with the ability to sign a power purchase arrangement to assist construct brand brand-new solar jobs. Even big companies that have blazed a trail in sustainable energy procurement are now confronted with the reality that the greatest piece of their carbon footprint is in Scope 3, their worth chain, where they may have little control over decrease strategies or where decreases may not be immediate. That is where Clearloop can be found in– were a new tool for services small and big to take tangible climate action right now and assist us decarbonize the grid in the locations that need it the many. We need more creative ways to assist deal with the climate crisis in such a way that buys the places where that dollar creates more financial chance and social movement for the communities where were constructing. Were firm believers that the environmental, health, and financial benefits of clean energy investments should reach all corners of our country and were looking for partners who are all set to act
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