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Mechanics' Institute

Commercial in San Francisco, CA · 57 POST ST · 94104

ENERGY STAR score
97
band A · 2025
Site EUI
23.5
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
92
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
1.3
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
70,769
sq ft
Year built
1909
vintage
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SF Environment Code Chapter 20 · reporting year 2025

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score97 (band A)
Site EUI23.5 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI46.5 kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions92 tCO₂e
GHG intensity1.3 kgCO₂e/ft²
Electricity258,813 kWh
Natural gas7,775 therms
Gross floor area70,769 sq ft
Source recordsf:0311/013:2025

The disclosure history

Year over year

YearScoreΔSite EUIGHG emissions
2025latest97-223.5 kBtu/ft²92 tCO₂e
202499+121.0 kBtu/ft²89 tCO₂e
202398+328.0 kBtu/ft²118 tCO₂e
20229526.2 kBtu/ft²109 tCO₂e
202124.8 kBtu/ft²98 tCO₂e
202015.1 kBtu/ft²64 tCO₂e
201995+330.5 kBtu/ft²131 tCO₂e
201892-736.4 kBtu/ft²156 tCO₂e
20179933.6 kBtu/ft²146 tCO₂e
201630.8 kBtu/ft²153 tCO₂e
201534.0 kBtu/ft²161 tCO₂e
201437.1 kBtu/ft²171 tCO₂e
201343.2 kBtu/ft²201 tCO₂e
201247.9 kBtu/ft²232 tCO₂e
201149.0 kBtu/ft²238 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.

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Ownership

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Location

Address
57 POST ST
State
California
ZIP
94104
Coordinates
37.78875, -122.40303

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mechanics' Institute's energy grade?

Mechanics' Institute scores 97 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 Mechanics' Institute use?

Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 23.5 kBtu/ft² (46.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 70,769 sq ft, including 258,813 kWh of electricity and 7,775 therms of natural gas.

What are Mechanics' Institute's carbon emissions?

Mechanics' Institute reported 92 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.3 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:0311/013:2025.