ENERGY INDUSTRIES FOUNDER WINS GREEN ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Honolulu, HI - Energy Industries a national developer of renewable and energy efficiency projects and inventor of the “Energy Solutions as a Service” business model announced today that it’s CEO and Founder has been awarded the “Green Entrepreneur of the Year Award”. The award was hosted by the Pacific Basin Communications and presented to Darren T. Kimura, founder before nearly 500 attendees at an open air nighttime gala.

In 1994 when I started my career in Energy it was a laughing matter being an entrepreneur trying to green-up businesses with energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions. Today we honor them. It really pays tribute to the amazing cultural paradigm shift our society has undergone and I’m really proud to be a part of this.” said Darren T. Kimura, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Energy Industries.

The awards committee chose Darren T. Kimura as the Green Entrepreneur of the Year due to his commitment and service in the energy space. This includes founding Energy Industries in 1994, founding Energy Laboratories in 2000, founding eCONTROLS in 2002, founding the Energy Smart News in 2005, founding Sopogy, Inc. and service on the Hawaii Energy Policy Forum, the State of Hawaii Energy Management Advisory Committee, the Governors Innovation Council, a director on the Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation, the State of Hawaii’s Venture Capital fund and Director of PLASMA an energy association.

Story at: http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Oct/01/bz/hawaii710010342.html

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For additional information about Energy Industries please contact
Darren T. Kimura, Founder at 808) 839-7300 101.

ENERGY INDUSTRIES WINS TECHNOLOGY COMPANY OF THE YEAR

Honolulu, HI - Energy Industries a national developer of renewable and energy efficiency projects announced today that it has been awarded the “Technology Company of the Year”. The award was hosted by the Pacific Technology Foundation and presented to the company’s founder before nearly 1,000 attendees at a formal presentation on September 30, 2007.

“In 2006 this honor went to Sony. This year Energy Industries is being honored with this award. That’s a big statement and pays tribute to our team, their focus and ability to execute” said Darren T. Kimura, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Energy Industries.
The awards committee chose Energy Industries as the Technology Company of the Year based on its unparalleled track record growth, community service, innovation and future potential.

About Energy Industries

Energy Industries (EI) is a national provider of energy services. Energy Industries comprehensive programs have reduced customer energy use by over 25%. The company has helped thousands of businesses reduce their energy expenditures over the last 30 years including Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Hilton Hotels, Fred Meyer, Macy’s, Seattle University, Gonzaga University, Auto Nation, Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Banc West, and many others.


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For additional information about Energy Industries please contact Brian Kealoha, Senior Vice President at (808) 839-7300 ext. 106.