On July 19, 2001 Team China/California's, Team China II Division was granted the International Energy Fund (IEF) Award.

The IEF has developed a variety of activities to promote international exports of California products and services through its Energy Technology Export Program. Under its authority the "Export Program" acts as a liaison for California energy firms and foreign governments to establish energy projects abroad. The programs activities include overseas trade missions, reverse trade missions, technical exchange programs, direct business assistance and information transfer. The program also assists nations in formulating policies and laws which encourage private power development and improve the competitiveness of California firms.

The IEF assists California firms to conduct pre-construction activities and develop policy initiatives as related to a specific project that lead to energy projects and related facilities in foreign nations.

Team China/USA is pleased to have been granted this IEF Award and honored to have received the agencies recognition.