
The most recent results of a survey conducted by Green America (GA), EcoVentures International (EVI), and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) showed some positive trends. Three out of four small businesses responding to this survey reported that, unlike much of the economy, sales for green products and services actually increased over the course of [...]

The Energy Department will make up to $9 million available this year to fund approximately 50 small businesses working on innovative energy-efficiency and renewable-energy technologies. The program is aimed at accelerating advanced manufacturing, energy-efficient buildings, biomass, hydrogen and fuel cells, solar energy, and wind and water power technologies. Selected small businesses will get one-year awards [...]