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290 Commonwealth Ave

Multifamily Housing in Boston, MA · 2115.

ENERGY STAR score
82
band B · 2024
Site EUI
72.9
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
94
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
—
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
24,000
sq ft
Year built
—
vintage

BERDO 2.0 · reporting year 2024

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score82 (band B)
Site EUI72.9 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI—
GHG emissions94 tCO₂e
GHG intensity—
Electricity87,288 kWh
Natural gas14,512 therms
Gross floor area24,000 sq ft
Source recordboston:106406:2024

The disclosure history

Year over year

YearScoreΔSite EUIGHG emissions
2024latest82-272.9 kBtu/ft²94 tCO₂e
20238471.3 kBtu/ft²93 tCO₂e
2022———

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.

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Ownership

TWO 90 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE

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Location

Address
290 Commonwealth Ave
City
Boston
State
Massachusetts
ZIP
2115.

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is 290 Commonwealth Ave's energy grade?

290 Commonwealth Ave scores 82 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Boston disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.

How much energy does 290 Commonwealth Ave use?

Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 72.9 kBtu/ft² across 24,000 sq ft, including 87,288 kWh of electricity and 14,512 therms of natural gas.

What are 290 Commonwealth Ave's carbon emissions?

290 Commonwealth Ave reported 94 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:106406:2024.