iCAST (International Center for Appropriate & Sustainable Technology) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that focuses on empowering people through social, environmental, and economical means. With our tested and proven methodology, our clients see a vast improvement in operational scalability.
Being a nonprofit organization, at iCAST everything is focused on helping the greater good. iCAST has provided services ranging from weatherization improvements for economically challenged communities to sustainability audits for multinational companies. At iCASTwe value every community and utilize all of our resources for every customer.
Our focus is building healthier communities. Our impact is a healthier planet.
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History
From its inception in 2002, iCAST has worked to provide a triple bottom line impact, bringing about sustainable solutions for underserved communities. Using its service learning model as the keystone for all projects, students and others entering an innovative workforce were responsible for the execution of projects conceptualized, monitored and evaluated by iCAST staff engineers, professors, and executive leaders. iCAST focuses on assisting rural communities and low income families by providing assessment of resources, technology development and implementation, and identifying sustainable solutions.
Since 2002, iCAST has sprouted several programs, including social venture development, which has allowed several start ups to bring technologies and innovative business practices to the market. For several years, the organization focused on technology development, sustainable business solutions, and projects focused on innovative energy related programs.
In 2008, iCAST partnered with local organizations to bring weatherization services to underserved communities, including nonprofit facilities, government buildings and low-income households. iCAST also provided weatherization services to over 84 businesses or individuals in 2009.
In tandem with the evolution of the Energy Efficiency Program, the Green Workforce Training Program was funded in 2008, allowing the organization to serve over 200 people in the first year and over 1300 individuals in 2009
