Industry Focus: Commercial Real Estate Sustainability & Energy Management

Experience: 15+ years of experience in energy management, sustainability strategy, and commercial real estate operations.

Areas of Perspective:
  • Sustainability Strategy
  • Energy Efficiency & Optimization
  • ESG & Corporate Responsibility
  • Renewable Energy Initiatives
  • Retail Property Performance

Ryan Knudson is Vice President of Energy and Sustainability at Phillips Edison & Company, where he leads the company's sustainability initiatives, energy management strategies, and environmental performance programs across a national portfolio of grocery-anchored shopping centers. In this role, he works closely with internal teams, utility partners, retailers, and service providers to drive operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support long-term portfolio resilience.

Knudson brings extensive experience in energy management, sustainability planning, and commercial real estate operations. His work focuses on developing scalable programs that improve building performance, optimize energy consumption, and advance Phillips Edison & Company's environmental goals while creating value for tenants, communities, and stakeholders. As sustainability continues to play an increasingly important role in commercial real estate, Knudson serves as a subject matter expert on energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, renewable energy opportunities, and operational best practices for retail properties.

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