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To Identify and Promote Energy-Efficient Products and Services
on Behalf of the U.S. EPA
FAIRFAX, VA, September 27, 2006 – ICF International announced today that it was awarded Technical
and Analytical Support of ENERGY STAR Program—Labeling
and Residential Branch, a five-year, US$14 million contract with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Air and Radiation. The program is committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
other pollutants by identifying and labeling energy-efficient products in the marketplace.
"ICF
has successfully supported the ENERGY
STAR® program for more than 15 years," says
Michael Mernick, senior vice president at ICF and
expert in energy
efficiency. "Our team of energy
experts is at the forefront of creative
energy solutions,
and we are excited to bring our collective talent
together again to support the EPA on this critical
national initiative."
"ENERGY STAR is now one of the most trusted
brands representing energy efficient products and
services. We are pleased to continue to contribute
to the program and support its growth in new areas," says
Robin Clark, vice president at ICF and program manager
under the contract.
The program seeks to drive investment
in energy efficiency and enhance economic activity
for businesses that develop, manufacture, sell,
and promote energy-efficient products and services.
The ICF team will be tasked with a number of crucial
responsibilities, including providing the EPA with
specification development support to classify new
products and service classes as ENERGY STAR; market
research in order to understand and influence consumer
purchasing patterns; financial, economic, engineering,
and architectural research and analysis; and sales,
recruitment, and industry outreach.
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ICF International (Nasdaq: ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver consulting services and technology solutions in the energy, environment, transportation, social programs, defense, and homeland security markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from analysis and design through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 1,800 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF’s Web site is http://www.icfi.com.
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For Immediate Release
Contact: Douglas Beck
1.703.934.3820
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