BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 63 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 63.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 177.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,283 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 5,209,144 kWh |
| Water use | 2,338 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 281,000 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1307:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 63 | +2 | 63.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,283 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 61 | +1 | 64.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,317 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 60 | +7 | 66.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,351 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 53 | -4 | 72.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,478 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 57 | +2 | 69.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,385 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 55 | -6 | 71.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,321 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 61 | +9 | 66.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,304 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 52 | +4 | 73.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,555 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 48 | +17 | 77.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,638 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 31 | 94.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,045 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
BARRETT, DAVID, EDWARD H. LINDE ET-AL
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Location
- Address
- 255 Main Street
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36270, -71.08530
Within ~1 km
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- 145 Broadwayscore 91
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- 314 Main St.score 80
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- 303 Binney Stscore —
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- 32 VASSAR STscore —
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See also: most efficient in Cambridge · biggest emitters
Frequently asked questions
What is 255 Main Street's energy grade?
255 Main Street scores 63 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 255 Main Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 63.3 kBtu/ft² (177.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 281,000 sq ft, including 5,209,144 kWh of electricity.
What are 255 Main Street's carbon emissions?
255 Main Street reported 1,283 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:B1307:2024.