The mission of CCAT is to demonstrate appropriate technology in a residential setting, to provide hands-on experiential learning opportunities to Humboldt State University and the surrounding community, to collect and disseminate information about appropriate technology, to examine the ethical and social consequences of technology, and to dispel the myth that living lightly on the earth is difficult or burdensome. CCAT is dedicated to sustainability and seeks to help others live likewise.

CCAT's 30th Anniversary!

Submitted by ccat on Wed, 08/27/2008 - 02:19.

Saturday, September 27th, 2008 | From 1:00pm - 8:00pm

There are going to be free workshops, food, music, and lots of celebrating!

We have been planning all summer and have lots of action items to complete in these weeks leading up to the event. We really value your feedback, input, and ideas for the event and invite you all to participate in planning meetings!We could really use your help in making our 30th celebration an awesome event so please come and help us out!

We will be having a 30th planning meeting this Wednesday @ 5pm @ CCAT.

Phoenix Water Heater

Submitted by ccat on Thu, 07/24/2008 - 19:36.

With the help of: Alchemy Construction

How Does Phoenix Solar Work?

The immersed combustion chamber of a Phoenix water heater has been raised in the tank providing stratified, thermally isolated storage in the bottom portion of the tank for independent production of solar heated water. The solar pump is activated when sufficient solar energy is available, charging the tank with solar heat. Solar heated hot water reduces the firing of the modulating gas fired burner reducing hot water and heating bills significantly.