21 Harvard Yard
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 88 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 48.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 79.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 189 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 232,034 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,211 therms |
| Water use | 1,792 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 57,869 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1148:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 88 | ±0 | 48.7 kBtu/ft² | 189 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 88 | ±0 | 46.0 kBtu/ft² | 178 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 88 | -2 | 47.5 kBtu/ft² | 182 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 90 | -3 | 46.7 kBtu/ft² | 180 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 93 | +4 | 42.0 kBtu/ft² | 161 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 89 | +1 | 49.9 kBtu/ft² | 186 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 88 | +3 | 51.2 kBtu/ft² | 195 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 85 | ±0 | 53.9 kBtu/ft² | 211 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 85 | -2 | 51.2 kBtu/ft² | 202 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 87 | 49.9 kBtu/ft² | 198 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
- 21 Harvard Yard
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.37500, -71.11670
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 21 Harvard Yard's energy grade?
21 Harvard Yard scores 88 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 21 Harvard Yard use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 48.7 kBtu/ft² (79.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 57,869 sq ft, including 232,034 kWh of electricity and 2,211 therms of natural gas.
What are 21 Harvard Yard's carbon emissions?
21 Harvard Yard reported 189 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:B1148:2024.