Course Objectives
- Describe how RTUs significantly reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions.
- List the components of an RTU that contribute to a building with clean, properly humidified air.
- Identify practices that can be implemented to promote occupant comfort and indoor air quality.
- Determine the best time to upgrade your RTU, reducing the carbon pollution that drives dangerous climate change and other pollution that harms occupant health.
SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Jim Taube
Jim possesses degrees in Civil & Environmental Engineering from Clarkson University in New York and Electrical Power Technology from Bismarck State College.
He has extensive industrial experience with 23 years in the pulp and paper industry and 12 years in institutional and pharmaceutical facility management.
His responsibilities have included engineering design, electrical and mechanical maintenance, and power plant utilities management.
Areas of expertise include HVAC design, commissioning and qualification, construction administration, and energy cost savings initiatives.
Jim’s credentials include being registered as a Professional Engineer and the Certified Energy Manager and Auditor certifications.
Jim is married and lives in Middletown, OH and has 4 married children.