Cova Hotel
Commercial in San Francisco, CA · 655 ELLIS ST · 94109
SF Environment Code Chapter 20 · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 100 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 17.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 34.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 67 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 197,833 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,431 therms |
| Gross floor area | 71,441 sq ft |
| Source record | sf:0335/027:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 100 | +17 | 17.1 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 83 | -2 | 49.1 kBtu/ft² | 203 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 85 | -15 | 50.7 kBtu/ft² | 213 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 100 | ±0 | 36.7 kBtu/ft² | 207 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 100 | 31.4 kBtu/ft² | 168 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 9.4 kBtu/ft² | 60 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | 100 | ±0 | 19.0 kBtu/ft² | 116 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 100 | +1 | 37.6 kBtu/ft² | 210 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 99 | +9 | 54.5 kBtu/ft² | 287 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 90 | -2 | 74.1 kBtu/ft² | 267 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 92 | +2 | 71.6 kBtu/ft² | 251 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 90 | -2 | 74.3 kBtu/ft² | 259 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 92 | -5 | 75.1 kBtu/ft² | 268 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 97 | 55.9 kBtu/ft² | 255 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
- 655 ELLIS ST
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94109
- Coordinates
- 37.78401, -122.41700
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cova Hotel's energy grade?
Cova Hotel scores 100 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 Cova Hotel use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 17.1 kBtu/ft² (34.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 71,441 sq ft, including 197,833 kWh of electricity and 5,431 therms of natural gas.
What are Cova Hotel's carbon emissions?
Cova Hotel reported 67 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.9 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:0335/027:2025.