New Californian
Multifamily (5+ Units) in Berkeley, CA · 1885 UNIVERSITY AVE
BESO (BMC Chapter 19.81) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 46.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 96.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | — |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 1,139,483 kWh |
| Natural gas | 26,057 therms |
| Gross floor area | 140,900 sq ft |
| Source record | berkeley:3450:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 91 | +2 | 46.1 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2024 | 89 | +2 | 47.1 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2023 | 87 | +3 | 48.5 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2022 | 84 | 50.6 kBtu/ft² | — |
Compliance context
BESO (BMC Chapter 19.81)
BESO requires energy assessments and benchmarking for buildings over 15,000 sq ft, with compliance enforced through the city's assessment cycles.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 1885 UNIVERSITY AVE
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
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Frequently asked questions
What is New Californian's energy grade?
New Californian scores 91 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2025 Berkeley disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does New Californian use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 46.1 kBtu/ft² (96.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 140,900 sq ft, including 1,139,483 kWh of electricity and 26,057 therms of natural gas.
What are New Californian's carbon emissions?
No greenhouse-gas emissions figure was reported for 2025. BESO requires energy assessments and benchmarking for buildings over 15,000 sq ft, with compliance enforced through the city's assessment cycles.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Saving Ordinance disclosure, record berkeley:3450:2025.