Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation (TNDC) provides affordable, sustainable housing and services to 4100 low-income people in the Tenderloin and throughout San Francisco, California that positively impacts tenant’s health and the environment. As a leader in sustainable housing since 2008, TNDC manages 44 buildings totaling approximately 2.9 million square feet, with 14 additional buildings in development.

In 2019, TNDC became a Better Buildings Challenge Goal Achiever after achieving 20% energy savings and 20% water savings across their portfolio. They are currently members of the Better Buildings Challenge and Water Savings Network. By 2031, TNDC seeks to cut its environmental footprint in half. Currently, 52% of their buildings have rooftop Solar PV or Solar Thermal systems and all of their building’s common areas operate on 100% renewable energy through CleanPowerSF. TNDC monitors it energy and water use through the third-party vendor Wegowise.

Implementation Model

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation: A Comprehensive Approach to Water & Cost Savings in Affordable Housing

Webinar

Roadmap to Emissions Reduction in Multifamily Housing

Webinar

Pathways to Zero: Designing Impactful Emissions Reduction Targets

Webinar

Maximizing Performance in Affordable Housing New Construction

Presentation

Multifamily Meet-Up

Presentation

Multifamily Meet-Up

Presentation

Multifamily Meet-Up Part 2

Showcase Project

TNDC: Alexander Residence

Presentation

Planning Tools: Holistic Needs and Opportunities Assessments

Presentation

Planning Tools: Holistic Needs and Opportunities Assessments

Implementation Model

Tenderloin Achieves Economies of Scale by Bundling Efficiency Projects

Tools

TNDC Phase 1 RFP Excerpt

Tools

TNDC Building Manager Sustainability Training

Showcase Project

Tenderloin Neighborhood Development Corporation: Franciscan Towers

Leadership Commitments

Better Buildings Challenge

Additional Goal

20% Reduction in Energy Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Energy Intensity from a 2018 baseline by 2028. Based on a commitment of 2.5 million square feet.

Commitment

2.8 Million Square Feet

Progress

0.6% Average Annual % Improvement

Water Reduction

Additional Goal

20% Reduction in Water Intensity 20% Reduction in Portfolio Water Intensity from a 2018 baseline by 2028. Based on a commitment of 2.3 million square feet.

Commitment

2.8 Million Square Feet (Water)

Progress

7% Average Annual % Improvement

Water Goal Achieved

Performance Data

Solutions

Leadership Commitments

Better Buildings Challenge

Goal

Better Buildings Challenge

Additional Goal

Commitment

Progress

Water Reduction

Goal

Water Reduction

Additional Goal

Commitment

Progress

DOE Program Participation