55 Essex Street
Multifamily Housing in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 21 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 96.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 156.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 287 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 461,964 kWh |
| Natural gas | 32,693 therms |
| Water use | 2,186 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 50,038 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1442:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 21 | +2 | 96.8 kBtu/ft² | 287 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 19 | -5 | 98.5 kBtu/ft² | 292 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 24 | +8 | 95.8 kBtu/ft² | 285 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 16 | -10 | 106.4 kBtu/ft² | 313 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 26 | +4 | 94.3 kBtu/ft² | 278 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 22 | +2 | 102.7 kBtu/ft² | 292 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 20 | +12 | 105.1 kBtu/ft² | 307 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 8 | +4 | 120.7 kBtu/ft² | 357 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 4 | ±0 | 130.9 kBtu/ft² | 386 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 4 | 140.5 kBtu/ft² | 414 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
CAMBRIDGE HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Location
- Address
- 55 Essex Street
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36770, -71.10130
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 55 Essex Street's energy grade?
55 Essex Street scores 21 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Cambridge disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 55 Essex Street use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 96.8 kBtu/ft² (156.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 50,038 sq ft, including 461,964 kWh of electricity and 32,693 therms of natural gas.
What are 55 Essex Street's carbon emissions?
55 Essex Street reported 287 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:B1442:2024.