50 VASSAR ST
College/University in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 84.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 116.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 141 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 158,398 kWh |
| Gross floor area | 26,966 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1490:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | — | 84.8 kBtu/ft² | 141 tCO₂e | |
| 2023 | — | 80.7 kBtu/ft² | 134 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 99.9 kBtu/ft² | 169 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 112.2 kBtu/ft² | 195 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | — | 102 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | 757 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 281.7 kBtu/ft² | 501 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 251.8 kBtu/ft² | 460 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 195.7 kBtu/ft² | 356 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 277.9 kBtu/ft² | 503 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
BEUDO
Cambridge's 2023 BEUDO amendments require non-residential buildings of 100,000+ sq ft to reach net-zero emissions by 2035 (reductions starting 2026) and those of 25,000–100,000 sq ft by 2050 (starting 2030).
Ownership
MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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Location
- Address
- 50 VASSAR ST
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36110, -71.09190
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 50 VASSAR ST's energy grade?
50 VASSAR ST did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2024 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 84.8 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does 50 VASSAR ST use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 84.8 kBtu/ft² (116.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 26,966 sq ft, including 158,398 kWh of electricity.
What are 50 VASSAR ST's carbon emissions?
50 VASSAR ST reported 141 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. Cambridge's 2023 BEUDO amendments require non-residential buildings of 100,000+ sq ft to reach net-zero emissions by 2035 (reductions starting 2026) and those of 25,000–100,000 sq ft by 2050 (starting 2030).
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Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) disclosure, record cambridge:B1490:2024.