About Our Founder

BRIAN BENNETT

EDUCATION
Idaho State University                                Pocatello, ID                                                    1989 - 1995
Computer Information Systems

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Energy Auditor                                     Pocatello, ID                                            2009-Present
Owner and Building Performance Specialist
•        Developed building energy usage profiles, provided prioritized recommendations for building improvements
and a Return on Investment breakdown for each recommendation.
•        Provided building science, environmental and energy efficiency consulting, inspection and performance
verification for dozens of commercial and residential projects.
•        Performthird-party verification for the LEED and ENERGY STAR building rating programs.
•        Focused primarily on commercial and residential Radiant and HVAC systems including the design and
installation of hydronics heating systems, cooling, and alternate energy systems.


Vital SPEC                                                 Sun Valley, ID                                           2007 - 2009
Founder and Building Performance Specialist
  • Developed building energy usage profiles, provided prioritized recommendations for building
    improvements       and a Return on Investment breakdown for each recommendation.
  • Provided building science, environmental and energy efficiency consulting, inspection and performance
    verification for dozens of commercial and residential projects.
  • Performed third-party verification for the LEED and ENERGY STAR building rating programs.
  • Focused primarily on commercial and residential Radiant and HVAC systems including the design and
    installation of hydronics heating systems, cooling, and alternate energy systems.


OMC Radiant Heating Services Inc.                  Hailey, ID                                   2000 - Present
Owner and Hydronic Radiant & HVAC Designer & installer
  • Designed and installed high-performance hydronic radiant heating and snowmelt systems for high end
    custom homes as well as commercial projects.
  • Developed comprehensive solutions for HVAC systems.  Projects have included the design and installation
    of Hydronic Radiant and HVAC systems high efficiency furnaces, boilers, chillers, low- and high- voltage
    controls, AC systems, and air/water distribution systems.


Qualifications
•        Radiant Panel Association Certified Designer, Installer, and National Instructor
•        ACAA trained in the use of Manual J,D & S heatloss calculations
•        WrightSoft Radiant & HVAC Design Specialist
•        Tekmar Control Specialist
•        Munchkin Boiler Service Technician
•        Unico hi-velocity HVAC System Designer and Installer
•        Rehua Certified PEX Tubing Installer
•        Viessmann Boiler Technician
•        Viessmann Solar Systems Designer / Technician
•        RESNET Certified HERS Rater
•        Performance Tested Comfort Systems Certified
•        ENERGY STAR Home Performance Specialist
•        LEED Green Rater


ACCREDITATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS
Radiant Panel Association
  • Member since 2002
  • Past Vice President
US Green Building Council
  • Member since 2007
ENERGY STAR
  • Member since 2008
Air Conditioning Contractors Of America
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