838 Massachusetts Ave
Worship Facility in Cambridge, MA
BEUDO · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 29 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 62.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 73.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 43 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 16,400 kWh |
| Natural gas | 7,429 therms |
| Water use | 338 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 12,800 sq ft |
| Source record | cambridge:B1015:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 29 | +5 | 62.4 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 24 | 68.3 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 66.1 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | — | 47.5 kBtu/ft² | 33 tCO₂e | |
| 2020 | — | 47.3 kBtu/ft² | 33 tCO₂e | |
| 2019 | — | 69.3 kBtu/ft² | 48 tCO₂e | |
| 2018 | — | 77.3 kBtu/ft² | 54 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 66.4 kBtu/ft² | 47 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 54.8 kBtu/ft² | 39 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 61.5 kBtu/ft² | 43 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
ST. PETERS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
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Location
- Address
- 838 Massachusetts Ave
- City
- Cambridge
- State
- Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.36710, -71.10700
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is 838 Massachusetts Ave's energy grade?
838 Massachusetts Ave scores 29 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 838 Massachusetts Ave use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 62.4 kBtu/ft² (73.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 12,800 sq ft, including 16,400 kWh of electricity and 7,429 therms of natural gas.
What are 838 Massachusetts Ave's carbon emissions?
838 Massachusetts Ave reported 43 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:B1015:2024.