BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 77 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 37.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 95.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 161 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 575,750 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,572 therms |
| Water use | 395 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 61,565 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1419:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 77 | -4 | 37.7 kBtu/ft² | 161 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 81 | 32.9 kBtu/ft² | 141 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 142 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 31.3 kBtu/ft² | 134 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 32.9 kBtu/ft² | 137 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | 62 | 39.8 kBtu/ft² | 156 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | — | — | |
| 2017 | — | — | — | |
| 2016 | — | — | — | |
| 2015 | — | — | — |
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
BENT ASSOCIATES LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
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Location
- Address
- 121 First Street
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36690, -71.07800
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 121 First Street's energy grade?
121 First Street scores 77 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Cambridge disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 121 First Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 37.7 kBtu/ft² (95.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 61,565 sq ft, including 575,750 kWh of electricity and 3,572 therms of natural gas.
What are 121 First Street's carbon emissions?
121 First Street reported 161 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:B1419:2024.