§690 Definitions

Summary

Gives simple definitions for important words used here. Operational assistance — help with management, marketing, and other technical support to grow a small business. Participation agreement — a contract between the Administrator and an approved company that sets the company’s operating plan and investment rules and requires it to invest mainly in small firms making or selling products or services tied to renewable energy. Renewable energy — energy from resources that renew or can’t be used up, like solar, wind, ethanol, and biodiesel. Renewable Fuel Capital Investment company — a company either finally approved and signed up under section 690c(e) or conditionally approved under section 690c(c). State — each State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and any other U.S. commonwealth, territory, or possession. Venture capital — equity investments as defined in section 683(g)(4) of this title.