Commercial buildings in Berkeley
149 commercial buildings benchmarked under BESO (BMC Chapter 19.81), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
Buildings
149
Avg score
76
Avg site EUI
49.6
kBtu/ft²
Floor area
7.6M ft²
combined
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2580 Bancroft Way | A100 | 20.9 kBtu/ft² | 172,522 sq ft |
| Kaiser Medical Office Building | A100 | 39.3 kBtu/ft² | 66,346 sq ft |
| 2100 Milvia St | A100 | 19.6 kBtu/ft² | 58,302 sq ft |
| Dharma College | A100 | 6.9 kBtu/ft² | 42,098 sq ft |
| Calvary Presbyterian Church Berkeley | A100 | 9.1 kBtu/ft² | 26,000 sq ft |
| 1100 TENTH ST | A100 | — | 23,948 sq ft |
| Berkeley Central Medical Bldg | A100 | 24.4 kBtu/ft² | 22,676 sq ft |
| 1950 UNIVERSITY AVE | A100 | 5.7 kBtu/ft² | 20,747 sq ft |
| Parker Plaza (North) | A99 | 17.1 kBtu/ft² | 42,043 sq ft |
| Mangalam Center | A99 | 11.5 kBtu/ft² | 26,550 sq ft |
| AIDEN HOTEL-1499 UNIVERSITY AVE | A99 | 37.2 kBtu/ft² | 24,005 sq ft |
| The Barker Bldg | A98 | 9.8 kBtu/ft² | 40,000 sq ft |
| 2151-2163 Shattuck Ave | A98 | 12.3 kBtu/ft² | 22,315 sq ft |
| Chaparral House | A98 | 126.8 kBtu/ft² | 22,000 sq ft |
| 1310 UNIVERSITY AVE | A98 | 16.7 kBtu/ft² | 17,800 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 745-809 Heinz Ave | D1 | 187.6 kBtu/ft² | 27,925 sq ft |
| 2629 SEVENTH ST | D5 | 58.3 kBtu/ft² | 19,054 sq ft |
| 1780 Second St | D11 | 85.3 kBtu/ft² | 28,826 sq ft |
| 2801 Adeline St | D18 | 90.4 kBtu/ft² | 23,965 sq ft |
| Shattuck Commons | D20 | 54.2 kBtu/ft² | 18,685 sq ft |
| 3000 Colby St | D26 | 92.9 kBtu/ft² | 47,252 sq ft |
| Regent Street Medical Office Building and Care Center | D30 | 100.4 kBtu/ft² | 57,429 sq ft |
| The Promenade | D31 | 94.1 kBtu/ft² | 36,000 sq ft |
| 811 University Ave | D33 | 70.0 kBtu/ft² | 26,030 sq ft |
| Jodo Shinshu Center | D34 | 22.1 kBtu/ft² | 32,550 sq ft |
| 3000 Telegraph Ave | D40 | 333.9 kBtu/ft² | 24,500 sq ft |
| Congregation Beth El | D42 | 23.7 kBtu/ft² | 36,635 sq ft |
| Merrill Lynch Bldg | D51 | 44.8 kBtu/ft² | 28,955 sq ft |
| Veterans Building | D51 | 80.0 kBtu/ft² | 27,938 sq ft |
| First Church of Christ, Scientist | D53 | 18.1 kBtu/ft² | 17,609 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alta Bates Summit Medical Center - Ashby | D54 | 255.3 kBtu/ft² | 457,008 sq ft |
| Foundry 31 (Former Marchant Bldg) | –— | 80.9 kBtu/ft² | 453,063 sq ft |
| Herrick Hospital Campus | A90 | 148.9 kBtu/ft² | 302,236 sq ft |
| Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center | A96 | 53.9 kBtu/ft² | 249,109 sq ft |
| Center Street Garage | –— | 6.0 kBtu/ft² | 248,000 sq ft |
| Residence Inn Hotel Dwtn. | A86 | 61.3 kBtu/ft² | 234,141 sq ft |
| Telegraph-Channing Garage and Shops | –— | 6.6 kBtu/ft² | 173,180 sq ft |
| 2580 Bancroft Way | A100 | 20.9 kBtu/ft² | 172,522 sq ft |
| Great Western Bldg | B70 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 161,734 sq ft |
| Hotel Shattuck Plaza | –— | 46.3 kBtu/ft² | 150,799 sq ft |
Frequently asked questions
How efficient are Berkeley's commercial buildings?
The 149 benchmarked commercial buildings in Berkeley average an ENERGY STAR score of 76 and a site energy-use intensity of 49.6 kBtu/ft² in their latest BESO (BMC Chapter 19.81) disclosures.
Which commercial building in Berkeley has the best energy grade?
2580 Bancroft Way leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 100.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Saving Ordinance public disclosure.