On 10 February 2012, the District Department of Transportation of Washington D.C. granted LUCI associated member, Citelum, a comprehensive management contract for street lighting infrastructure and equipment.

This five-year contract worth $100 million involves managing energy as well as the design, modernization and construction work, and the operation and maintenance of the facilities.

Citelum, acting as agent for a grouping with the US company Lighting Maintenance Inc, will advise the local US authorities on the long term management of a lighting infrastructure of 71,000 lights.

The grouping will ensure the renovation of 35,000 LED lights requiring an investment of around $18 million. At the end of the contract, energy savings of 40 % will have been made on the renovated equipment.