131 Washington Street
Multifamily Housing in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 68 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 75.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 103.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,173 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 1,139,545 kWh |
| Natural gas | 168,068 therms |
| Gross floor area | 275,666 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1740:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 68 | -15 | 75.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,173 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 83 | +8 | 61.2 kBtu/ft² | 971 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 75 | -5 | 65.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,055 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 80 | -1 | 64.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,021 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 81 | ±0 | 58.6 kBtu/ft² | 949 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 81 | -8 | 63.4 kBtu/ft² | 987 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 89 | +11 | 62.1 kBtu/ft² | 972 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 78 | +10 | 69.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,099 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 68 | +22 | 74.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,181 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 46 | 93.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,473 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
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Location
- Address
- 131 Washington Street
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36380, -71.09510
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 131 Washington Street's energy grade?
131 Washington Street scores 68 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Cambridge disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 131 Washington Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 75.1 kBtu/ft² (103.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 275,666 sq ft, including 1,139,545 kWh of electricity and 168,068 therms of natural gas.
What are 131 Washington Street's carbon emissions?
131 Washington Street reported 1,173 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:B1740:2024.