ABSTRACT
The influence of government on green business cannot be understated. From grants, environmental small business loan programs, loan guarantees, tax credits, government contracts, regulations, and general purchasing patterns, the federal and state governments of the United States have made support of green businesses a key priority. The US Department of Energy (DOE) is a department within the United States’ Cabinet that works to advance the energy security of the United States. The DOE aims to promote the nation’s energy security by helping to develop and support reliable, clean, and affordable energy. The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is an independent agency with the responsibility to aid, counsel, and assist entrepreneurs and small businesses. The SBA has an extensive network of field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. The Internal Revenue Service is the US federal agency within the Department of the Treasury that is responsible for collecting taxes.
