Romano Associates provides technical assistance in the use of Flyash for development
of concrete mix design, and are consultants in sustainable engineering practices.

At Romano Associates we are committed to sustainable development. We represent certified Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design (LEED) companies who share our pledge to continued development and use of energy efficient
construction materials. LEED is an international system of certification, measuring the performance of energy usage,
water consumption, reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, and overall improvement of outdoor environmental quality.
Use of flyash qualifies for credit in the LEED rating system, a standard developed by the U.S. Green Building Council.

U.S. Department of Energy has documented the many environmental and economic benefits
recognized with increased utilization of coal combustion by-products. The use of flyash in the
production of concrete results in dramatic reductions in energy consumption, carbon dioxide
emissions and the amount of solid waste stored in landfills .

Coal Combustion Products Partnership (C2P2), is a cooperative program formed between
the Environmental Protection Agency and the Coal Combustion Products Industry to promote
beneficial use of coal combustion products and the resulting environmental benefits. C2P2 is
looking for a 50% increase in flyash used for the production of concrete by the year 2011.
Although difficult to track progress, an increase of over 20% has been seen in just the past
three years. C2P2 also hopes to dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions produced
during the production of concrete by the year 2011.

American Coal Ash Association (ACAA) promotes advances in the environmentally sound
and commercially competitive use of Coal Combustion Products. A 2006 study by the ACAA
revealed less than half of the more than 70 million tons of flyash produced annually was being
beneficially reused, and of that reuse, only 59% was used in concrete applications. Many
organizations have cooperated in extensive research and testing to promote increased use
of flyash in cement production. The results of their studies confirm the strength and quality
of fly ash concrete.

Romano Associates have contributed to the dramatic increase in beneficial reuse of coal combustion products over
the last decade. Our extensive involvement in government and technical organizations like the American Coal Ash
Association keeps us at the forefront of policy change and government incentives. We continue to develop and support
new technologies for coal combustion product reuse, while promoting solutions to environmental challenges.