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Energy Company Builds on Green Foundation
Myron Thompson is seeing green from green technologies.
His 4-year-old company, 21st Century Technologies, is flourishing in Hawaii's booming alternative-energy market as homeowners and businesses search for relief from rising fuel and energy costs.
The 11-employee firm, based out of Thompson's Niu Valley home, handles green consulting and installation of energy-efficient technologies for residential and commercial customers.
Its revenues have more than doubled in each of the past two years, breaking the $1 million mark in 2007.
Support Hawai'i Clean Energy Day June 6th 2009
Hawaiian Electric utilities reach milestone 50,000 solar water heating installations
Electricity Rates Jolt Customers
A rate increase and higher fuel costs boost electric bills on Oahu by double
digits
By Nina Wu
POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 06, 2009
Oahu households will notice a significant increase in their electricity bill in August, due in part to higher fuel rates as well as an interim rate increase approved by the state.
The typical household bill (600 kilowatts per hour) on Oahu for the month will jump an average 14.3 percent to $140.05 from an average $122.58 in July.
Photovoltaics Gaining Acceptance As Residential Power Source
Installing solar systems for heating water makes good sense both financially and environmentally...now more than ever, given the importance of decreasing dependence on fossil fuels and the increasingly generous tax credits and rebates available. But what about going one step further and installing photovoltaic systems which can produce electricity for additional residential and commercial applications. In February of this year, HECO increased its consumer rebate from $750 to $1,000 for qualifying new and retrofit solar hot water systems installed by HECO-approved solar contractors.
