BuildingCensus
D

270 Columbia Rd

K-12 School in Boston, MA · 2121.

ENERGY STAR score
37
band D · 2024
Site EUI
61.3
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
456
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
135,000
sq ft
Year built
vintage

BERDO 2.0 · reporting year 2024

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score37 (band D)
Site EUI61.3 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI
GHG emissions456 tCO₂e
GHG intensity
Electricity1,207,444 kWh
Natural gas41,559 therms
Gross floor area135,000 sq ft
Source recordboston:102022:2024

The disclosure history

Year over year

YearScoreΔSite EUIGHG emissions
2024latest37+1261.3 kBtu/ft²456 tCO₂e
202325+267.7 kBtu/ft²518 tCO₂e
20222375.9 kBtu/ft²670 tCO₂e

Compliance context

BERDO 2.0

BERDO 2.0 sets emissions standards for buildings over 20,000 sq ft from 2025, with an alternative-compliance payment of $234 per metric ton of CO₂e over the cap.

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Ownership

CITY OF BOSTON

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Location

Address
270 Columbia Rd
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
ZIP
2121.

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is 270 Columbia Rd's energy grade?

270 Columbia Rd scores 37 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Boston disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.

How much energy does 270 Columbia Rd use?

Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 61.3 kBtu/ft² across 135,000 sq ft, including 1,207,444 kWh of electricity and 41,559 therms of natural gas.

What are 270 Columbia Rd's carbon emissions?

270 Columbia Rd reported 456 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. BERDO 2.0 sets emissions standards for buildings over 20,000 sq ft from 2025, with an alternative-compliance payment of $234 per metric ton of CO₂e over the cap.

Dataset updated . Source: Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance disclosure, record boston:102022:2024.