Renaissance Villas
Multifamily (5+ Units) in Berkeley, CA · 1631 UNIVERSITY AVE
BESO (BMC Chapter 19.81) · reporting year 2025
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 31.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 63.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | — |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 136,291 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,791 therms |
| Gross floor area | 26,755 sq ft |
| Source record | berkeley:3480:2025 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025latest | 94 | ±0 | 31.6 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2024 | 94 | +1 | 33.3 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2023 | 93 | ±0 | 35.3 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2022 | 93 | 34.9 kBtu/ft² | — |
Compliance context
BESO (BMC Chapter 19.81)
Berkeley's BESO requires annual benchmarking for commercial and multifamily buildings of 15,000 sq ft or more, with energy assessments at time of listing and every five years for buildings of 25,000 sq ft or more.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 1631 UNIVERSITY AVE
- City
- Berkeley
- State
- California
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Renaissance Villas's energy grade?
Renaissance Villas scores 94 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 Renaissance Villas use?
Its 2025 site energy-use intensity was 31.6 kBtu/ft² (63.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 26,755 sq ft, including 136,291 kWh of electricity and 3,791 therms of natural gas.
What are Renaissance Villas's carbon emissions?
No greenhouse-gas emissions figure was reported for 2025. Berkeley's BESO requires annual benchmarking for commercial and multifamily buildings of 15,000 sq ft or more, with energy assessments at time of listing and every five years for buildings of 25,000 sq ft or more.
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Emissions Saving Ordinance disclosure, record berkeley:3480:2025.