Old City Hall
Commercial in Berkeley, CA · 2134 MLK JR WAY
BESO (BMC Chapter 19.81) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 96 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 12.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 28.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | — |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 73,178 kWh |
| Natural gas | 929 therms |
| Gross floor area | 28,027 sq ft |
| Source record | berkeley:2911:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 96 | -1 | 12.2 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2024 | 97 | -1 | 10.6 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2023 | 98 | +1 | 9.0 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2022 | 97 | 12.9 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
- 2134 MLK JR WAY
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
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Frequently asked questions
What is Old City Hall's energy grade?
Old City Hall scores 96 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 Old City Hall use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 12.2 kBtu/ft² (28.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 28,027 sq ft, including 73,178 kWh of electricity and 929 therms of natural gas.
What are Old City Hall'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:2911:2025.