500 Howard Street (Foundry Square IV)
Commercial in San Francisco, CA · 500 HOWARD ST · 94105
SF Environment Code Chapter 20 · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 76 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 43.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 121.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 620 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,179,088 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 280,909 sq ft |
| Source record | sf:3721/119:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 76 | -6 | 43.3 kBtu/ft² | 620 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 82 | +2 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 517 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 80 | -5 | 28.8 kBtu/ft² | 511 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 85 | 33.2 kBtu/ft² | 570 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 33.8 kBtu/ft² | 513 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 37.1 kBtu/ft² | 615 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | 85 | -2 | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 820 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 87 | -3 | 28.9 kBtu/ft² | 588 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 90 | -10 | 40.0 kBtu/ft² | 753 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 100 | +3 | 56.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,069 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 97 | -2 | 26.4 kBtu/ft² | 675 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 99 | +3 | 56.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,135 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 96 | +3 | 55.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,207 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 93 | +9 | 57.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,290 tCO₂e |
| 2011 | 84 | 56.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,281 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
SF Environment Code Chapter 20
San Francisco's ordinance requires annual benchmarking for commercial buildings over 10,000 sq ft, with administrative penalties for buildings that fail to report.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 500 HOWARD ST
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94105
- Coordinates
- 37.78850, -122.39668
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 500 Howard Street (Foundry Square IV)'s energy grade?
500 Howard Street (Foundry Square IV) scores 76 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2025 San Francisco disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 500 Howard Street (Foundry Square IV) use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 43.3 kBtu/ft² (121.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 280,909 sq ft, including 3,179,088 kWh of electricity.
What are 500 Howard Street (Foundry Square IV)'s carbon emissions?
500 Howard Street (Foundry Square IV) reported 620 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.5 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2025. San Francisco's ordinance requires annual benchmarking for commercial buildings over 10,000 sq ft, with administrative penalties for buildings that fail to report.
Dataset updated . Source: Existing Buildings Energy Performance Ordinance disclosure, record sf:3721/119:2025.