Robert Knoedler

Robert Knoedler, P.E., CxA, EMP, is a vice president and an executive consultant at Hanson Professional Services Inc. and a former president of the Energy Management Association. Bob has spent over 40 years in mechanical/electrical consulting engineering, with experience in facility design, commissioning, and energy management. Bob has presented to numerous private and governmental organizations and has published a number of articles related to energy management and commissioning.

The Use of Artificial Intelligence Throughout the Life Cycle of Buildings

Contractors, designers and facility managers are all adopting more and more artificial intelligence-enabled efficiencies

Robert Knoedler

January 31, 2025

The capabilities of this powerful technology are being employed from design through construction and during ongoing facilities’ operations and maintenance, writes ES NEWS guest columnist Robert Knoedler.

Building Audits – Beyond Energy

Health effects from poor IEQ may be experienced shortly after exposure or possibly years later

Robert Knoedler

April 8, 2024

Auditing and strategic planning for buildings, their systems, and their efficiency have long been an important part of the facility and energy managers’ toolkit for decreasing energy demand and consumption.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this session, we will cover how to design VRF systems for the U.S. market using new A2L refrigerants. These systems provide an advanced zoning solution by using inverter technology to deliver precise heating and cooling control across multiple zones and spaces.

Robert Knoedler

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The Use of Artificial Intelligence Throughout the Life Cycle of Buildings

Building Audits – Beyond Energy

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