BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 74 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 63.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 135.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 90 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 252,863 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,156 therms |
| Water use | 132 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 21,808 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1021:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 74 | +12 | 63.2 kBtu/ft² | 90 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 62 | -8 | 78.5 kBtu/ft² | 110 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 70 | +1 | 69.2 kBtu/ft² | 97 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 69 | -3 | 73.5 kBtu/ft² | 102 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 72 | -4 | 68.9 kBtu/ft² | 95 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 76 | +4 | 63.9 kBtu/ft² | 84 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 72 | +20 | 66.1 kBtu/ft² | 91 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 52 | +3 | 75.6 kBtu/ft² | 111 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 49 | +13 | 76.9 kBtu/ft² | 114 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 36 | 96.8 kBtu/ft² | 142 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
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Location
- Address
- 831 Massachusetts Avenue
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36730, -71.10640
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 831 Massachusetts Avenue's energy grade?
831 Massachusetts Avenue scores 74 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Cambridge disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does 831 Massachusetts Avenue use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 63.2 kBtu/ft² (135.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 21,808 sq ft, including 252,863 kWh of electricity and 5,156 therms of natural gas.
What are 831 Massachusetts Avenue's carbon emissions?
831 Massachusetts Avenue reported 90 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:B1021:2024.