12-30 Palmer Street
Retail Store in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 100 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 17.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 43.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 65 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 220,885 kWh |
| Natural gas | 29 therms |
| Water use | 68 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 52,000 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1541:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 100 | +1 | 17.2 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 99 | +2 | 28.0 kBtu/ft² | 106 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 97 | +9 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 126 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 88 | +7 | 46.5 kBtu/ft² | 176 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 81 | +20 | 55.2 kBtu/ft² | 206 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 61 | -5 | 70.3 kBtu/ft² | 248 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 66 | +7 | 62.3 kBtu/ft² | 229 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 59 | +1 | 70.9 kBtu/ft² | 274 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 58 | -20 | 70.5 kBtu/ft² | 273 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 78 | 70.3 kBtu/ft² | 277 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
BEUDO
Cambridge's 2023 BEUDO amendments require large non-residential buildings to cut emissions to net zero by 2035–2050, with compliance obligations starting from 2025 reporting.
Ownership
HARVARD COOPERATIVE SOCIETY
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Location
- Address
- 12-30 Palmer Street
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.37390, -71.12020
Within ~1 km
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See also: most efficient in Cambridge · biggest emitters
Frequently asked questions
What is 12-30 Palmer Street's energy grade?
12-30 Palmer Street scores 100 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Cambridge disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 12-30 Palmer Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 17.2 kBtu/ft² (43.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 52,000 sq ft, including 220,885 kWh of electricity and 29 therms of natural gas.
What are 12-30 Palmer Street's carbon emissions?
12-30 Palmer Street reported 65 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. Cambridge's 2023 BEUDO amendments require large non-residential buildings to cut emissions to net zero by 2035–2050, with compliance obligations starting from 2025 reporting.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) disclosure, record cambridge:B1541:2024.