Cortesia - Essex (Ct39)
Multifamily Housing in California, CA · 29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita · 92688
AB 802 (Public Resources Code §25402.10) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 82 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 38.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | — |
| GHG emissions | 643 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,569,693 kWh |
| Natural gas | 54,175 therms |
| Gross floor area | 279,030 sq ft |
| Source record | california:23837817:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 82 | -12 | 38.2 kBtu/ft² | 643 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 94 | -6 | 19.7 kBtu/ft² | 389 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 100 | — | 34 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
AB 802 (Public Resources Code §25402.10)
AB 802 requires every California commercial building over 50,000 sq ft to report energy use to the CEC annually; the CEC publicly discloses the results statewide.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 29752 Melinda Rd, Rancho Santa Margarita
- City
- California
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92688
- Coordinates
- 33.65188, -117.60921
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- Melinda Heights Elementaryscore 51
K-12 School · 62,134 sq ft
See also: most efficient in California · biggest emitters
Frequently asked questions
What is Cortesia - Essex (Ct39)'s energy grade?
Cortesia - Essex (Ct39) scores 82 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 California disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Cortesia - Essex (Ct39) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 38.2 kBtu/ft² across 279,030 sq ft, including 1,569,693 kWh of electricity and 54,175 therms of natural gas.
What are Cortesia - Essex (Ct39)'s carbon emissions?
Cortesia - Essex (Ct39) reported 643 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.3 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. AB 802 requires every California commercial building over 50,000 sq ft to report energy use to the CEC annually; the CEC publicly discloses the results statewide.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking Program (statewide) disclosure, record california:23837817:2024.