BuildingCensus

Library buildings in California

49 library buildings benchmarked under AB 802 (Public Resources Code §25402.10), graded by ENERGY STAR score.

Buildings
49
Avg score
Avg site EUI
56.1
kBtu/ft²
Floor area
6.2M ft²
combined

Top of the class

Most efficient

BuildingScoreSite EUIFloor area

Penalty exposure

Least efficient

BuildingScoreSite EUIFloor area

Scale

Largest

BuildingScoreSite EUIFloor area
Library_Central (New Downtown_2013)37.7 kBtu/ft²497,652 sq ft
Library_Central (New Downtown_2013)31.7 kBtu/ft²497,652 sq ft
Geisel Library409,815 sq ft
Santa Monica Main Library18.5 kBtu/ft²360,590 sq ft
Mchenry Library33.2 kBtu/ft²273,962 sq ft
North Natomas Library7.2 kBtu/ft²203,440 sq ft
Bing Wing33.1 kBtu/ft²188,762 sq ft
Lathrop Library25.4 kBtu/ft²187,625 sq ft
The Central Library For The Claremont Colleges63.5 kBtu/ft²181,912 sq ft
Green Library - East Wing31.0 kBtu/ft²176,209 sq ft

Frequently asked questions

How efficient are California's library buildings?

The 49 benchmarked library buildings in California average an ENERGY STAR score of — and a site energy-use intensity of 56.1 kBtu/ft² in their latest AB 802 (Public Resources Code §25402.10) disclosures.

Which library building in California has the best energy grade?

No scored buildings of this type yet.

Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking Program (statewide) public disclosure.