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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.

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.

Find out how the HAWAI‘I CLEAN ENERGY INITIATIVE positions Hawai‘i as a leader in energy efficiency, and how you — a concerned citizen, business owner, organization, policy maker or school — can play a part in a more sustainable future.

COMPANY NOTE: Jim Case and Suzanne Case are customers of 21st Century Technologies

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Sharon Higa: 808-543-7778

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June 4, 2009

Program’s success stretches across Oahu, Maui County and Hawaii Island

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.