Alex Meaney is a leading figure in the residential HVAC design and building science community. With over two decades of dedicated experience, Alex has spent his career bridging the gap between theoretical load calculations, practical system design, and real-world field application.
Alex began his journey in 2003 at Wrightsoft—the makers of the industry’s premier residential HVAC design software. Advancing from technical support to Lead Trainer, he spent nearly 20 years mastering Wrightsoft products, training practitioners, and developing a deep expertise in system design and building science. In early 2022, Alex launched Mean HVAC Consulting and Design to return to his roots: directly supporting and educating the HVAC contractor and building science community.
Throughout his career, Alex has taught over 700 classes across 48 states (including Alaska), logging more than 10,000 hours of instruction and educating over 10,000 design practitioners. Known for his collaborative approach, Alex emphasizes a continuous learning mindset centered on practical field feedback and listening to contractor experience.
ACCA Standards Development: Served as a Technical Advisor to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA). He contributed directly to the revision of Manual S, introducing updated equipment sizing rules and a method for determining return air conditions without a psychrometric calculator, as well as contributing to preliminary work on Manual D revisions.
Quality Control & Field Testing: Conducted quality control and design analysis for hundreds of new construction plans. He holds RESNET certifications for blower door and duct leakage testing (with provisional HERS rater certification).
Continuing Education: Approved provider of continuing education credits for NATE, BPI, and multiple state licensing agencies.
ACCA EPIC Certified Instructor (Air Conditioning Contractors of America's highest designation for HVAC design educators)
RESNET Certified (Blower Door & Duct Leakage Testing)
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