12 Harvard Yard
College/University in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 65.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 101.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 98 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 119,452 kWh |
| Water use | 153 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 22,986 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1174:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | — | 65.2 kBtu/ft² | 98 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | 59.7 kBtu/ft² | 91 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 62.1 kBtu/ft² | 94 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 58.7 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 51.6 kBtu/ft² | 77 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 48.8 kBtu/ft² | 74 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 56.5 kBtu/ft² | 88 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 65.1 kBtu/ft² | 100 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 76.2 kBtu/ft² | 117 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 77.9 kBtu/ft² | 120 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
BEUDO
Cambridge's 2023 BEUDO amendments require non-residential buildings of 100,000+ sq ft to reach net-zero emissions by 2035 (reductions starting 2026) and those of 25,000–100,000 sq ft by 2050 (starting 2030).
Ownership
PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
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Location
- Address
- 12 Harvard Yard
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.37480, -71.11820
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 12 Harvard Yard's energy grade?
12 Harvard Yard did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2024 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 65.2 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does 12 Harvard Yard use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 65.2 kBtu/ft² (101.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 22,986 sq ft, including 119,452 kWh of electricity.
What are 12 Harvard Yard's carbon emissions?
12 Harvard Yard reported 98 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. Cambridge's 2023 BEUDO amendments require non-residential buildings of 100,000+ sq ft to reach net-zero emissions by 2035 (reductions starting 2026) and those of 25,000–100,000 sq ft by 2050 (starting 2030).
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) disclosure, record cambridge:B1174:2024.