Green Valor Energy Solutions

10/23/2026

We love this place. Nothing quite like the Catskills, isn’t there?

Help us improve our home every day and keep this place beautiful. Thank you all for keeping us going and giving us the reason to work as hard as we do.

10/20/2026

Something I say all the time. “KEEP IT SIMPLE STUPID”

Not all systems are complicated or need to be complicated. When knowledge, experience and expert guidance comes together. And yes, I was taught by many old guys. These guys taught me so much about more than sweating pipe. “How to do it without destroying my clothes.” I failed the test for many years.

I knew I was ready to chase after my dream of “doing my own thing” when I learned to appreciate my hard work.

This design was based off of technical knowledge and understanding. And creating a design that replaced the water heater with something more economical for a 2bed 1-1/2 bath house and a radiant floor.

Thank you Ken and Dan at Winsupply of Albany for all your help and guidance. Any young contractors out there looking for training or help- reach out to those guys!
Winsupply of AlbanyMike Ambrosino

10/06/2026

We Came for the Plumbing… and Found More

🔥 Why does venting matter so much?
An atmospheric propane water heater relies on natural draft to carry combustion products from the draft hood, through the vent connector, and safely out of the home. Unlike a power-vented appliance, there isn't a blower forcing those combustion gases outside.
Under the 2025 Fuel Gas Code of New York State, Section 503, venting has to match the appliance and its listing. Table 503.4 specifically permits listed draft-hood-equipped appliances to use approved systems such as Type B gas vent, an appropriate chimney, or single-wall metal pipe where permitted by the code. The vent also has to comply with the appliance manufacturer's installation instructions and the applicable requirements for the venting system being used. Department of State
That means vent material, size, rise, slope, connections, clearances, termination and the entire venting path matter. Something being metal—or something having “worked for years”—doesn't automatically make it an appropriate vent installation.

⚠️ Why homeowners should care: an atmospheric appliance depends on draft. Problems with the venting system can interfere with proper removal of combustion products. That's why we look at the entire system, not simply whether the burner lights.
And in this particular mechanical room, that broader look mattered.
The plumbing call got us through the door. The rest of the mechanical room told us there was more to the story.

🐓 Green Valor Energy Solutions
Heat with Honor. Cool with Purpose.
Whole-home thinking. Practical solutions.

10/06/2026

🐓 Hidden for Nearly 20 Years

Look what we found hiding behind this wall.
For nearly 20 years, moisture had been finding its way into this space. Once we opened the wall, the evidence told the story—the path of the moisture was visible, and the cooler wall assembly had allowed moisture to collect and support biological growth on the paper-faced drywall.
And here's something homeowners don't always realize: the stain you see isn't necessarily the whole problem. Drywall contains paper and other organic material that can provide food for fungal growth when moisture sticks around.
We approached the area as potentially hazardous until we could better evaluate what we were dealing with. That's an important rule in our book: don't guess when it comes to what's growing inside a home.
The bigger lesson?
💧 Finding growth isn't the repair. Finding out WHY the moisture is there is.
You can clean, treat, and replace drywall—but if you don't correct the moisture source and understand how the home's envelope is behaving, you're setting the stage for the problem to return.
Sometimes the most important part of a home is the part you can't see.
Green Valor Energy Solutions
Heat with Honor. Cool with Purpose.

10/01/2026

This came up- honestly one of favorites of Jesse glueing the drains in at Yellow Rock Retreat. He definitely slowed down by the 4th bathroom.

09/30/2026

A little teaser to this rough in!

This setup is the game changer. This is the setup that brakes the mold. This setup is great for:

Radiant Floors- every room gets its own thermostat or not- no I don’t need to run wires

Cast Iron Radiators- every room gets a thermostat or not-no I don’t need to run wires.

Baseboards- zoning made easier- can break up the zones and no I don’t need to run wires.

Panel Radiators- these are some of my favorites. We can install them in homes with electric baseboard and all I need to do is run two small 1/2” lines to the room. Easily fits in the wall. (Did you know we repair the wall and our expert sheet rocker and taper will make it look like we were never there.

Runtal or steel panel baseboard- these are awesome- they are designed for low temp heating.

So why does your system look so different to this. Short answer is because many are just after the easiest way to get your dollar. Fuel companies have no incentive to offer this type of system.

This type of system uses 20-80% less fuel and 30-85% less electricity. If you’re a contractor and are interested in learning how to do these. Please contact Sean at (518) 217-8503 on how to attend hands on training. For the everyday homeowner- contact us, we will discuss it and what it looks like and then design it. You can have the contractor of your choice put it in or we can install it.

My response- “be the change you want to see!”

09/26/2026