BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 55 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 76.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 123.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 67 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 74,101 kWh |
| Water use | 162 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 12,898 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1239:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 55 | +3 | 76.7 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 52 | -3 | 83.0 kBtu/ft² | 72 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 55 | -17 | 80.9 kBtu/ft² | 70 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 72 | -6 | 64.9 kBtu/ft² | 56 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 78 | +23 | 59.0 kBtu/ft² | 51 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 55 | +5 | 78.4 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 50 | -11 | 86.2 kBtu/ft² | 75 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 61 | -4 | 72.3 kBtu/ft² | 64 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 65 | +8 | 65.7 kBtu/ft² | 58 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 57 | 76.9 kBtu/ft² | 68 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
- 18 Harvard Yard
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.37560, -71.11790
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 18 Harvard Yard's energy grade?
18 Harvard Yard scores 55 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 18 Harvard Yard use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 76.7 kBtu/ft² (123.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 12,898 sq ft, including 74,101 kWh of electricity.
What are 18 Harvard Yard's carbon emissions?
18 Harvard Yard reported 67 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:B1239:2024.