515 Folsom
Commercial in San Francisco, CA · 515 FOLSOM ST · 94105
SF Environment Code Chapter 20 · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 88 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 27.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 61.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 42 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 152,683 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,246 therms |
| Gross floor area | 27,390 sq ft |
| Source record | sf:3749/053:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 88 | -7 | 27.2 kBtu/ft² | 42 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 95 | -2 | 21.4 kBtu/ft² | 37 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 97 | 19.4 kBtu/ft² | 35 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — | |
| 2021 | 95 | 21.7 kBtu/ft² | 38 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 23.8 kBtu/ft² | 41 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | 88 | 28.8 kBtu/ft² | 50 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | |
| 2016 | 91 | +2 | 28.5 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 89 | +3 | 30.9 kBtu/ft² | 64 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 86 | -2 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 69 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 88 | +4 | 32.4 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 84 | 35.6 kBtu/ft² | 77 tCO₂e | |
| 2011 | — | — | — |
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
- 515 FOLSOM ST
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94105
- Coordinates
- 37.78671, -122.39474
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 515 Folsom's energy grade?
515 Folsom scores 88 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 San Francisco disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 515 Folsom use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 27.2 kBtu/ft² (61.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 27,390 sq ft, including 152,683 kWh of electricity and 2,246 therms of natural gas.
What are 515 Folsom's carbon emissions?
515 Folsom reported 42 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.5 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Existing Buildings Energy Performance Ordinance disclosure, record sf:3749/053:2025.