Hearst Chronicle Building
Commercial in San Francisco, CA · 901 MISSION ST · 94103
SF Environment Code Chapter 20 · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 32 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 102.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 165.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,287 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,202,617 kWh |
| Natural gas | 161,428 therms |
| Gross floor area | 230,000 sq ft |
| Source record | sf:3725/093:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 32 | -4 | 102.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,287 tCO₂e |
| 2024 | 36 | -18 | 103.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,376 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 54 | -7 | 101.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,401 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 61 | 89.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,227 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 89.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,155 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 107.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,108 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | 47 | 161.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,800 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | |
| 2015 | 94 | +2 | 72.5 kBtu/ft² | 904 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 92 | +2 | 78.7 kBtu/ft² | 974 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 90 | +55 | 84.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,096 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 35 | -4 | 181.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,425 tCO₂e |
| 2011 | 39 | 160.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,190 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
- 901 MISSION ST
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 94103
- Coordinates
- 37.78215, -122.40660
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hearst Chronicle Building's energy grade?
Hearst Chronicle Building scores 32 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2025 San Francisco disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Hearst Chronicle Building use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 102.9 kBtu/ft² (165.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 230,000 sq ft, including 2,202,617 kWh of electricity and 161,428 therms of natural gas.
What are Hearst Chronicle Building's carbon emissions?
Hearst Chronicle Building reported 1,287 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.6 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.
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Dataset updated . Source: Existing Buildings Energy Performance Ordinance disclosure, record sf:3725/093:2025.