ICF International Inc. was awarded a continuation of its current contract with Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO). The contract continuation has a value of more than $16 million and a term of three years. ICF will continue to provide implementation services in support of SMECO's residential, commercial and industrial energy efficiency programs under the EmPOWER Maryland Energy Efficiency Act, which is a statewide initiative with the goal of reducing the overall per capita electric consumption and demand by 15% by 2015.

The contract also provides for the addition of a new multi-family and a new commercial mid-stream lighting program.