596 Massachusetts Ave
Retail Store in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 93 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 25.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 60.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 53 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 177,876 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,729 therms |
| Water use | 228 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 30,944 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1745:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 93 | +5 | 25.2 kBtu/ft² | 53 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 88 | +2 | 51.2 kBtu/ft² | 121 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 86 | +4 | 54.3 kBtu/ft² | 127 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 82 | 57.8 kBtu/ft² | 137 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | — | 0 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | — | 0 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | — | 0 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | — | 0 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | — | 0 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | — | 0 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
CIFRINO-MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
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Location
- Address
- 596 Massachusetts Ave
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36470, -71.10340
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 596 Massachusetts Ave's energy grade?
596 Massachusetts Ave scores 93 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 596 Massachusetts Ave use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 25.2 kBtu/ft² (60.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 30,944 sq ft, including 177,876 kWh of electricity and 1,729 therms of natural gas.
What are 596 Massachusetts Ave's carbon emissions?
596 Massachusetts Ave reported 53 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:B1745:2024.