by Heath on Dec.29, 2009, under Flat World Effect, Get It Factor
Thanks to the stimulas plan which poured billions into the energy space, the green movement is a place to be for entrepreneurs. With many government incentives and positive public sentiment, socially responsible entrepreneurs are in demand. Opportunity #3 can easily take on many different meanings, so let’s define what we mean by Green. Unlike alternative energy that can be defined and put into a box, “going green” or for the green social entrepreneurs, any business built based on increased social responsibility related to caring for the environment, can be considered Green. The assessment of this opportunity provides a quick perspective about the differences between alternative energy opportunities and green opportunities while outlining how entrepreneurs can enter the ever growing space.
:alternative energy, Ecopreneurism, Ecotourism, Green, green building, Pickens Plan, Social Entrepreneurs, social responsibility, Sustainability, wind power
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