Ann Arbor building energy benchmarking
Every building disclosed under Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinance (2021) (Energy & Water Benchmarking), graded and cross-linked. Ann Arbor's ordinance requires commercial buildings over 20,000 sq ft to benchmark and disclose annually as part of the A2ZERO carbon-neutrality plan.
Dataset updated . Source: Energy & Water Benchmarking public disclosure.
The map
Ann Arbor, colored by grade
Zoom in to reveal smaller buildings; markers color by ENERGY STAR grade (A green → D signal orange).
The report card
Grade distribution
ENERGY STAR scores banded A (85–100) / B (70–84) / C (55–69) / D (1–54); buildings without a score excluded.
Large buildings (≥ 50,000 sq ft)
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Northstar | A100 | 36.3 kBtu/ft² | 505,246 sq ft |
| Parkway Meadows | A100 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 406,394 sq ft |
| Beekman on Broadway | A100 | 30.2 kBtu/ft² | 253,641 sq ft |
| Traver Ridge Apartments LLC | A100 | 28.0 kBtu/ft² | 226,608 sq ft |
| State Street Village LLC | A100 | 23.1 kBtu/ft² | 116,850 sq ft |
| Z Place | A100 | 29.8 kBtu/ft² | 99,982 sq ft |
| Shoreview Apartments | A100 | 35.6 kBtu/ft² | 99,600 sq ft |
| City Place | A100 | 30.6 kBtu/ft² | 64,750 sq ft |
| The Standard At Ann Arbor | A99 | 26.2 kBtu/ft² | 231,305 sq ft |
| 581 - Hub Ann Arbor | A99 | 63.0 kBtu/ft² | 133,830 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| ReNew Ann Arbor | D1 | 127.6 kBtu/ft² | 245,432 sq ft |
| Hidden Valley Club Apartments | D1 | 150.2 kBtu/ft² | 201,382 sq ft |
| South State Commons II | D1 | 337.3 kBtu/ft² | 155,030 sq ft |
| Fourth & Washington Structure | D11 | 11.0 kBtu/ft² | 137,400 sq ft |
| The Highlands Apartments | D12 | 95.8 kBtu/ft² | 128,920 sq ft |
| 2350 Green Road | D15 | 151.1 kBtu/ft² | 84,000 sq ft |
| Hillside Liberty Town Center | D20 | 169.8 kBtu/ft² | 130,824 sq ft |
| Arborland Center Parent | D21 | 110.5 kBtu/ft² | 166,870 sq ft |
| Upland Green Apartments | D25 | 62.5 kBtu/ft² | 64,564 sq ft |
| Hillside Liberty Square | D25 | 130.3 kBtu/ft² | 59,381 sq ft |
Taxonomy
Property-type mix
| Property type | Buildings | Avg score | Avg site EUI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multifamily Housing | 117 | B77 | 59.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Office | 80 | C65 | 80.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Strip Mall | 13 | B71 | 88.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Hotel | 11 | –— | — |
| Retail Store | 9 | C60 | 123.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Manufacturing/Industrial Plant | 9 | –— | 42.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Worship Facility | 9 | D43 | 64.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Parking | 7 | D11 | 10.6 kBtu/ft² |
| K-12 School | 5 | C57 | 66.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Non-Refrigerated Warehouse | 5 | –— | — |
| Self-Storage Facility | 5 | –— | — |
| Fitness Center/Health Club/Gym | 4 | –— | — |
| Distribution Center | 4 | B80 | 37.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Residence Hall/Dormitory | 3 | B81 | 66.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Other - Mall | 3 | B73 | 90.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Supermarket/Grocery Store | 3 | –— | — |
| Restaurant | 3 | –— | 168.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Senior Living Community | 3 | B82 | 60.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Vehicle Dealership | 3 | D1 | 130.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Other - Technology/Science | 2 | –— | — |
Linked types have dedicated pages (25+ buildings).
The disclosure record
Reporting trend
| Year | Buildings reporting | Avg score | Avg site EUI | Total emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 418 | 76 | 66.0 kBtu/ft² | 135,284 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 418 | 72 | 72.2 kBtu/ft² | 140,696 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 415 | 73 | 69.0 kBtu/ft² | 132,503 tCO₂e |
Honest data
Source caveats
- Zeros in the source mean 'not reported' and are treated as missing values.
- Coordinates are parcel centroids, not rooftop points.
Frequently asked questions
How many buildings report energy use in Ann Arbor?
418 Ann Arbor buildings appear in the latest disclosure published under Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinance (2021), of which 146 report an ENERGY STAR score (average 73).
What law requires Ann Arbor buildings to disclose energy use?
Benchmarking and Disclosure Ordinance (2021) — the Energy & Water Benchmarking program. Ann Arbor's ordinance requires commercial buildings over 20,000 sq ft to benchmark and disclose annually as part of the A2ZERO carbon-neutrality plan.
Which Ann Arbor building emits the most carbon?
South State Commons II reported 6,784 tCO₂e in its latest disclosure year — the highest in Ann Arbor's data. See the full biggest-emitters ranking.