ICF, a global consulting and technology services provider, has been awarded a $75 million contract by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide environmental, economic, regulatory, and evaluation services. This five-year contract will support the EPA’s critical water programs, including efforts to reduce pollutants, improve drinking water quality, and minimize exposure to toxic contaminants.
ICF, a global consulting and technology services provider, has been awarded a contract to support the launch and implementation of Commonwealth Edison’s (ComEd) beneficial electrification (BE) programs in Illinois. This program aims to promote equitable access to electric vehicles (EV), reduce adoption costs, and accelerate the build-out of an EV charging network.
The iShares Cohen & Steers REIT ETF (ICF) has underperformed its actively managed peer, the Cohen & Steers Total Return Realty Fund (RFI), over the past five years, highlighting the benefits of active management in the REIT sector. Despite the challenges faced by REITs in 2024 due to higher interest rates, ICF is nearing decade-low levels, offering potential value for long-term investors. However, new capital may be better allocated to actively managed REIT funds like RFI in the current market environment.
