Our Core Program Areas
These six strategic programs reflect CEEI’s commitment to economic resilience, equitable development, and future-forward infrastructure. Each is grounded in applied research and structured to produce real-world outcomes.
1. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure & Energy Systems
Designing adaptive, integrated infrastructure for long-term resilience
Focus Areas: Renewable energy, microgrids, electrification, water systems
Study Integration: Capacity forecasting and infrastructure performance analysis
2. Innovation Corridors & Digital Infrastructure
Building the backbone for data-driven economies and connected communities
Focus Areas: Broadband, blockchain, 5G, smart districts, data center planning
Study Integration: Telecom gap analysis, regional infrastructure modeling
3. Workforce Infrastructure & Applied Talent Pipelines
Aligning local talent with the industries driving the future
Focus Areas: Training centers, apprenticeship models, credentials, inclusive access
Study Integration: Workforce demand forecasts tied to infrastructure and regional sector growth
4. Equitable Real Estate & Economic District Development
Transforming land into opportunity through inclusive development strategies
Focus Areas: Commercial corridors, adaptive reuse, small business ecosystems, anti-displacement tools
Study Integration: Feasibility reports, community impact modeling, land use strategy
5. Organization Capacity Building & Technical Assistance (CBTA)
Strengthening the organizations delivering equity on the ground
Focus Areas: Organizational readiness, grant development, compliance, capital access
Study Integration: Capacity landscape analysis to guide ecosystem investment
6. Applied Research & Regional Cluster Studies
The cross-cutting engine behind all of CEEI’s work
Focus Areas: Energy systems, broadband and decentralized wireless, workforce infrastructure, water systems, economic district development, and capacity building
Study Integration: CEEI conducts regionally scaled, locally informed studies that support actionable decision-making.
Key study types include:
- Energy systems analysis, including water, utility, and infrastructure performance
- Broadband expansion and smart infrastructure modeling
- Workforce demand forecasts and training alignment
- Real estate and economic district feasibility studies
- Water system capacity and regional planning tools
- Capacity building and organizational performance mapping
These studies support planning departments, municipalities, funders, site selectors, and community-based organizations—making CEEI’s research a vital asset for any region preparing for growth, equity, and resilience.