The Square 500
Office in California, CA · 500 South Main Street, Orange · 92868
AB 802 (Public Resources Code §25402.10) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 90 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 35.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | — |
| GHG emissions | 372 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,261,172 kWh |
| Natural gas | 16,313 therms |
| Gross floor area | 160,834 sq ft |
| Source record | california:2701646:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 90 | +12 | 35.3 kBtu/ft² | 372 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 78 | +46 | 46.9 kBtu/ft² | 510 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 32 | +7 | 73.5 kBtu/ft² | 787 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 25 | +1 | 80.1 kBtu/ft² | 773 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 24 | -12 | 85.5 kBtu/ft² | 869 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 36 | -28 | 74.6 kBtu/ft² | 762 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 64 | 68.3 kBtu/ft² | 717 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
- 500 South Main Street, Orange
- City
- California
- State
- California
- ZIP
- 92868
- Coordinates
- 33.77994, -117.86791
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Square 500's energy grade?
The Square 500 scores 90 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 California disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Square 500 use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 35.3 kBtu/ft² across 160,834 sq ft, including 1,261,172 kWh of electricity and 16,313 therms of natural gas.
What are The Square 500's carbon emissions?
The Square 500 reported 372 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:2701646:2024.