Economic Growth for American Communities through responsible development of American resources

Stay centered on your core community identities while enabling long-term economic growth that benefits local residents and businesses.

Issues

Supporting Communities

We believe in supporting local communities through the development of renewable energy. We have seen that many major manufacturers consider access to renewable energy a key factor when deciding where to locate, providing communities with a ripple effect of economic benefits stemming from renewable energy projects.

Solar Energy

We understand landowner concerns of large-scale solar projects and we strive to highlight polices that protect these rights and will provide reliable solar energy to meet customer demand.

Wind Energy

We value the safe installation and operation of wind energy developments and look to help local governments and communities with the best policies to foster these developments to achieve emission reduction goals and deliver reliable and cost effective energy.

All-of-the-Above Energy

A strong, reliable energy supply means lower electricity prices for Americans. When we invest in all forms of domestic energy, including gas, solar, wind, battery storage and nuclear, we create competition that keeps costs down and ensures families aren’t stuck paying sky-high bills.

Balanced Policy

At The Center, we believe the best policies are those that balance citizen concerns, energy needs and economic benefits. These policies will help local communities grow and prosper in an era of energy diversification and help lower energy costs during economic uncertainty.

Our Mission

The Center for Infrastructure and Economic Development works with local leaders seeking to transition their communities to adapt to and realize benefits from emerging infrastructure and energy technologies. Our goal is to help counties and municipalities stay centered on their core community identities while enabling sustainable, long-term economic growth that benefits local residents and businesses.

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How renewables can benefit your community

New property tax revenue

Money that can be used to improve local services or infrastructure

New jobs

Well-paid jobs in a rapidly growing industry

New business

Businesses are increasingly looking to locate in places with access to renewable energy

Reduce carbon emissions

Meet local emission reduction targets with clean renewable energy

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