BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 98 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 29.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 62.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 65 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 178,398 kWh |
| Natural gas | 4,003 therms |
| Water use | 385 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 34,055 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1031:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 98 | +1 | 29.6 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 97 | +1 | 35.5 kBtu/ft² | 78 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 96 | +2 | 36.5 kBtu/ft² | 79 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | -1 | 43.3 kBtu/ft² | 93 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 95 | ±0 | 40.6 kBtu/ft² | 86 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 95 | -1 | 40.7 kBtu/ft² | 83 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 96 | 41.1 kBtu/ft² | 87 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 37.2 kBtu/ft² | 83 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 39.2 kBtu/ft² | 88 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 42.9 kBtu/ft² | 96 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
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Location
- Address
- 5 Western Avenue
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36540, -71.10560
Within ~1 km
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- 300 Massachusetts Avescore —
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- 235 ALBANY STscore —
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- 129 Franklin Streetscore 98
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Frequently asked questions
What is 5 Western Avenue's energy grade?
5 Western Avenue scores 98 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 5 Western Avenue use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 29.6 kBtu/ft² (62.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 34,055 sq ft, including 178,398 kWh of electricity and 4,003 therms of natural gas.
What are 5 Western Avenue's carbon emissions?
5 Western Avenue reported 65 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:B1031:2024.