54 Essex Street
K-12 School in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2018
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 87 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 25.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 72.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 60 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 249,692 kWh |
| Water use | 193 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 32,918 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1889:2018 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018latest | 87 | +11 | 25.9 kBtu/ft² | 60 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 76 | +3 | 25.3 kBtu/ft² | 62 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 73 | -4 | 27.0 kBtu/ft² | 67 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 77 | 25.3 kBtu/ft² | 64 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
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Boston
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Location
- Address
- 54 Essex Street
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36770, -71.10060
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 54 Essex Street's energy grade?
54 Essex Street scores 87 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2018 Cambridge disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 54 Essex Street use?
Its 2018 site energy-use intensity was 25.9 kBtu/ft² (72.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 32,918 sq ft, including 249,692 kWh of electricity.
What are 54 Essex Street's carbon emissions?
54 Essex Street reported 60 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2018. 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:B1889:2018.