Blackboard Inc
Commercial in San Francisco, CA · 40 GOLD ST · 94133
SF Environment Code Chapter 20 · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 28.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 63.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 31 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 110,733 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,838 therms |
| Gross floor area | 19,586 sq ft |
| Source record | sf:0175/032:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 96 | +6 | 28.7 kBtu/ft² | 31 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 90 | +2 | 48.6 kBtu/ft² | 57 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 88 | ±0 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 88 | 50.7 kBtu/ft² | 61 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 46.4 kBtu/ft² | 52 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 49 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | — | |
| 2018 | 69 | -9 | 72.5 kBtu/ft² | 90 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 78 | -7 | 72.0 kBtu/ft² | 90 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 85 | -9 | 61.0 kBtu/ft² | 85 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 94 | +21 | 44.1 kBtu/ft² | 61 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 73 | +12 | 68.9 kBtu/ft² | 95 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 61 | 90.3 kBtu/ft² | 120 tCO₂e | |
| 2012 | — | — | — | |
| 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
- 40 GOLD ST
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94133
- Coordinates
- 37.79691, -122.40250
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blackboard Inc's energy grade?
Blackboard Inc scores 96 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 Blackboard Inc use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 28.7 kBtu/ft² (63.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 19,586 sq ft, including 110,733 kWh of electricity and 1,838 therms of natural gas.
What are Blackboard Inc's carbon emissions?
Blackboard Inc reported 31 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.6 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:0175/032:2025.