259 Beacon St
Multifamily Housing in Boston, MA · 2116.
BERDO 2.0 · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 32.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | — |
| GHG emissions | 40 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 202,678 kWh |
| Natural gas | 176 therms |
| Gross floor area | 21,746 sq ft |
| Source record | boston:100585:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 95 | +21 | 32.6 kBtu/ft² | 40 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 74 | +23 | 91.8 kBtu/ft² | 108 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 51 | 113.6 kBtu/ft² | 139 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
BERDO 2.0
BERDO 2.0 sets emissions standards for buildings of 20,000+ sq ft or 15+ units, starting in 2025 or 2030 depending on building size, with an alternative-compliance payment of $234 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit.
Ownership
BEACON TOWERS CONDOMINIUM TR
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Location
- Address
- 259 Beacon St
- City
- Boston
- State
- Massachusetts
- ZIP
- 2116.
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 259 Beacon St's energy grade?
259 Beacon St scores 95 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Boston disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 259 Beacon St use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 32.6 kBtu/ft² across 21,746 sq ft, including 202,678 kWh of electricity and 176 therms of natural gas.
What are 259 Beacon St's carbon emissions?
259 Beacon St reported 40 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. BERDO 2.0 sets emissions standards for buildings of 20,000+ sq ft or 15+ units, starting in 2025 or 2030 depending on building size, with an alternative-compliance payment of $234 per metric ton of CO₂e over the limit.
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance disclosure, record boston:100585:2024.