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Updated: March 2026

Market Guide

Commercial Building Energy Requirements in San Francisco

Utility rates, compliance regulations, and benchmarking requirements for commercial real estate in San Francisco, California.

Average Commercial Utility Rates

$0.27Electric Rate
$1.79Gas Rate

Rising

Up 11% YoY; PG&E wildfire mitigation costs driving increases

Energy Regulations & Compliance

SF Environment Code Chapter 20

Active

Annual energy benchmarking and audits for commercial buildings; electrification requirements for new builds.

10,000 sqft

April 1 annually

Up to $100 per day

California AB 802

Active

Statewide benchmarking mandate with ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager reporting.

50,000 sqft

June 1 annually

Up to $2,000 per day after notice

All-Electric New Construction

Active

SF requires all-electric new construction, banning natural gas in new buildings.

All new construction

Effective since 2021

Permit denial

Compliance Timeline

April 1 annually

SF Environment Code Chapter 20 - 10,000 sqft

June 1 annually

California AB 802 - 50,000 sqft

Effective since 2021

All-Electric New Construction - All new construction

Utility Providers

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PG&E

Electric & Gas

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CleanPowerSF

Electric

Benchmarking Requirements

✓

Benchmarking is required

10,000 sqft

April 1 annually

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