When an American businessman purchased an 800 year old mill on a 20 acre winery and olive orchard on a remote Italian Mediterranean island he knew that due to the lack of developed utilities on the island he would have to find a way to make his property sustainable and energy independent. He found it difficult to retain the services of a qualified engineer and contractor on the island to design, let alone build the extensive system he wanted. Through a referral by Warmboard Thermal Subfloors based in Aptos, he retained the services of Pacific Solar Radiant Inc. a design/build mechanical engineering, plumbing and heating company based in Santa Cruz, CA. Thanks to the experience, innovation and perseverance of mechanical engineer William Shady P.E. and master plumber Greg Cross, partners in Pacific Solar Radiant Inc., the vacation house and property will become completely sustainable and off-grid.
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