1533-1541 Mass Avenue
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 31.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 59.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 138 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 253,686 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,866 therms |
| Water use | 515 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 64,412 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1144:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 94 | ±0 | 31.7 kBtu/ft² | 138 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 94 | +17 | 38.0 kBtu/ft² | 162 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 77 | -19 | 74.2 kBtu/ft² | 312 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 96 | -4 | 39.5 kBtu/ft² | 165 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 100 | +14 | 21.1 kBtu/ft² | 85 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 86 | -1 | 62.7 kBtu/ft² | 261 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 87 | ±0 | 60.3 kBtu/ft² | 252 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 87 | -2 | 58.9 kBtu/ft² | 247 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 89 | +3 | 56.2 kBtu/ft² | 235 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 86 | 63.3 kBtu/ft² | 266 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
PRESIDENT & FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE
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Location
- Address
- 1533-1541 Mass Avenue
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.37750, -71.11960
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- 52 Oxford Stscore —
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- 1 Bennet Streetscore 67
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- 459 Broadwayscore 71
K-12 School · 403,393 sq ft
- 1 Oxford Stscore —
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- 75 Mount Auburn Streetscore 79
Office · 345,571 sq ft
- 1545 Massachusetts Avenuescore —
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See also: most efficient in Cambridge · biggest emitters
Frequently asked questions
What is 1533-1541 Mass Avenue's energy grade?
1533-1541 Mass Avenue scores 94 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 1533-1541 Mass Avenue use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 31.7 kBtu/ft² (59.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 64,412 sq ft, including 253,686 kWh of electricity and 1,866 therms of natural gas.
What are 1533-1541 Mass Avenue's carbon emissions?
1533-1541 Mass Avenue reported 138 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:B1144:2024.