ICF Updates Sightline®, Its Highly Adopted Utility Program Platform

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ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI) announced the next generation of Sightline, its utility program platform, on Oct 7, 2025. The upgrade adds AI analytics for a 360-degree view of customer programs, near real-time grid-impact visibility, centralized business intelligence, increased workflow automation, and deeper program analytics and regulatory reporting.

Sightline now integrates capabilities from the completed AEG acquisition, supports forecasting of distributed energy resources, and is used by over 90 utilities and state/local governments. The platform aims to help utilities optimize incentives, manage peak demand, and defer infrastructure upgrades amid projected 25% energy demand growth by 2030 and 14% peak-demand increase.

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• Integration of AEG acquisition completed
• Platform used by over 90 utilities and state/local governments
• Adds AI analytics and near real-time grid-impact visibility

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New AI Capabilities  Enhance Program Design & Delivery

RESTON, Va., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ICF (NASDAQ:ICFI), a leading global solutions and technology provider, announced the next generation of Sightline®, its industry-leading utility program platform with added capabilities that unlock a 360-degree view of customer programs.

With a range of new AI analytics and insights, Sightline can better pinpoint where and when energy demand is highest, predict ways to reduce stress on the electric grid and manage usage, and personalize cost-effective customer energy efficiency programs.

The advanced demand-side management platform also features centralized, rapid business intelligence and analytics to enable even faster customer program design and management. Paired with a view into how customer usage impacts grid performance in near real-time, Sightline can help utilities make timely decisions that benefit both the grid and its customers.

"Utilities must be equipped to make data-driven decisions with greater precision and agility when navigating a much more complex and dynamic grid," said Kyle Wiggins, ICF senior vice president and utility programs and services lead. "Our latest upgrade to Sightline enhances our ability to integrate data sets, increase workflow automation, and deepen program analytics, regulatory reporting, and customer engagement. With the completion of the integration of our AEG acquisition complete, we are excited to share our enhanced abilities to support utilities in meeting customer demands, maintaining grid reliability, and avoiding costly infrastructure upgrades."   

By 2030, energy demand is expected to increase by 25%, while peak demand for electricity could increase by 14% over the same period, posing a significant challenge to utility program planning and implementation. Sightline's modular design and new capabilities adapt to a utility's evolving needs, helping them simplify operations, optimize incentives, and drive customer engagement. 

Sightline is one of the industry-leading utility customer program demand-side management platforms, used by over 90 utilities and state and local governments across the country to manage programs, forecast the adoption of distributed energy resources, and measure or simulate the value of demand-side management programs—down to the individual customer level.

ICF is one of the largest energy consultancies in the world and the leading provider of demand management, electrification, and energy efficiency programs across North America. The company partners with top utilities and energy developers, along with nearly every U.S. federal agency, state energy office, and energy non-governmental organization, providing end-to-end offerings across the energy value chain—from strategy to planning and analysis to implementation.

About ICF
ICF is a leading global solutions and technology provider with approximately 9,000 employees. At ICF, business analysts and policy specialists work together with digital strategists, data scientists, and creatives. We combine unmatched industry expertise with cutting-edge engagement capabilities to help organizations solve their most complex challenges. Since 1969, public and private sector clients have worked with ICF to navigate change and shape the future. Learn more at icf.com.   

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Contact: Lauren Dyke, lauren.dyke@ICF.com , +1.571.373.5577 

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FAQ

What did ICF (ICFI) announce about Sightline on October 7, 2025?

ICF announced a next-generation Sightline upgrade adding AI analytics, centralized BI, near real-time grid visibility, and integration of the AEG acquisition.

How many utilities use Sightline and will this affect ICF (ICFI) revenue?

Sightline is used by over 90 utilities and state/local governments; the announcement does not disclose direct revenue impact.

What new capabilities does Sightline offer for utilities (ICFI)?

New AI analytics to pinpoint demand, predict grid stress, personalize customer programs, and faster program design via centralized BI.

When did ICF complete the AEG integration mentioned in the Sightline update?

ICF said the integration of AEG is complete as part of the Sightline upgrade announced on Oct 7, 2025.

How does Sightline address projected demand growth through 2030 for ICF clients?

Sightline’s modular design and analytics aim to help utilities manage a projected 25% increase in energy demand and 14% peak-demand rise by 2030.

Where can utility customers access Sightline features and insights from ICF (ICFI)?

Sightline is offered to utilities and governments as a demand-side management platform with modular deployment and near real-time analytics; specifics are available from ICF sales channels.