Manufacturing/Industrial Plant buildings in Los Angeles
276 manufacturing/industrial plant buildings benchmarked under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), graded by ENERGY STAR score.
At a glance
276 manufacturing/industrial plant buildings in Los Angeles disclose their energy use under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE), 2% of the city's 11,498 benchmarked buildings and its 4th-largest property type. They average an ENERGY STAR score of 69 (median 82) and a site EUI of 95.9 kBtu/ft². The top scorer is 9541 COZYCROFT AVE, at 99.
Top of the class
Most efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9541 COZYCROFT AVE | A99 | 13.1 kBtu/ft² | 30,000 sq ft |
| 13931 BALBOA BLVD | A98 | 17.7 kBtu/ft² | 68,670 sq ft |
| 1231 S SAN PEDRO ST | A94 | 4.0 kBtu/ft² | 59,535 sq ft |
| 3716 S GRAND AVE | A94 | 7.7 kBtu/ft² | 20,711 sq ft |
| 1228 SAN JULIAN ST | A92 | 4.6 kBtu/ft² | 49,764 sq ft |
| 3609 HOLDREGE AVE | B82 | 11.8 kBtu/ft² | 20,698 sq ft |
| 7800 AIRPORT BUSINESS PKWY | C69 | 19.1 kBtu/ft² | 59,995 sq ft |
| 20716 PLUMMER ST | D39 | 20.1 kBtu/ft² | 20,034 sq ft |
| 739 E 62ND ST | D14 | 27.6 kBtu/ft² | 24,360 sq ft |
| 3600 E OLYMPIC BLVD | D4 | 43.8 kBtu/ft² | 138,268 sq ft |
Penalty exposure
Least efficient
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3600 E OLYMPIC BLVD | D4 | 43.8 kBtu/ft² | 138,268 sq ft |
| 739 E 62ND ST | D14 | 27.6 kBtu/ft² | 24,360 sq ft |
| 20716 PLUMMER ST | D39 | 20.1 kBtu/ft² | 20,034 sq ft |
| 7800 AIRPORT BUSINESS PKWY | C69 | 19.1 kBtu/ft² | 59,995 sq ft |
| 3609 HOLDREGE AVE | B82 | 11.8 kBtu/ft² | 20,698 sq ft |
| 1228 SAN JULIAN ST | A92 | 4.6 kBtu/ft² | 49,764 sq ft |
| 1231 S SAN PEDRO ST | A94 | 4.0 kBtu/ft² | 59,535 sq ft |
| 3716 S GRAND AVE | A94 | 7.7 kBtu/ft² | 20,711 sq ft |
| 13931 BALBOA BLVD | A98 | 17.7 kBtu/ft² | 68,670 sq ft |
| 9541 COZYCROFT AVE | A99 | 13.1 kBtu/ft² | 30,000 sq ft |
Scale
Largest
| Building | Score | Site EUI | Floor area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4501 COLORADO BLVD | –— | 607.9 kBtu/ft² | 658,900 sq ft |
| 5500 CANOGA AVE | –— | 161.6 kBtu/ft² | 500,304 sq ft |
| 8500 BALBOA BLVD | –— | 48.9 kBtu/ft² | 451,046 sq ft |
| 4851 S ALAMEDA ST | –— | 0.7 kBtu/ft² | 331,030 sq ft |
| 7821 ORION AVE | –— | 53.6 kBtu/ft² | 278,077 sq ft |
| 19681 PACIFIC GATEWAY DR | –— | 487.6 kBtu/ft² | 276,000 sq ft |
| 19681 PACIFIC GATEWAY DR | –— | 653.7 kBtu/ft² | 275,000 sq ft |
| 909 E COLON ST | –— | 6.3 kBtu/ft² | 223,865 sq ft |
| 3250 N SAN FERNANDO RD | –— | — | 213,013 sq ft |
| 12500 GLADSTONE AVE | –— | 264.5 kBtu/ft² | 208,894 sq ft |
How do Los Angeles's manufacturing/industrial plant buildings compare with the rest of the city?
Their average ENERGY STAR score of 69 is roughly in line with the citywide average of 76. Average site EUI is 95.9 kBtu/ft², about twice the city's 45.6 kBtu/ft² across all property types. 60% of the scored manufacturing/industrial plant buildings reach 75 or higher, the ENERGY STAR certification threshold. Together they reported 119,722 tCO₂e in their latest years, 8% of the city's disclosed building emissions.
How do Los Angeles's manufacturing/industrial plant buildings compare nationally?
Across all 24 jurisdictions BuildingCensus covers there are 2,372 manufacturing/industrial plant buildings, averaging an ENERGY STAR score of 67 and a site EUI of 126.3 kBtu/ft². Los Angeles has the 3rd-most manufacturing/industrial plant buildings of the 9 jurisdictions with at least 25.
How big and how old are Los Angeles's manufacturing/industrial plant buildings?
The average manufacturing/industrial plant building here has 59,169 sq ft of floor area, about 26% below the citywide average of 79,889 sq ft. Together they cover 16.3 million square feet. The average year built is 1967, against 1975 for all disclosed buildings in the city. The largest is 4501 COLORADO BLVD, at 658,900 sq ft.
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Frequently asked questions
How efficient are Los Angeles's manufacturing/industrial plant buildings?
The 276 benchmarked manufacturing/industrial plant buildings in Los Angeles average an ENERGY STAR score of 69 and a site energy-use intensity of 95.9 kBtu/ft² in their latest disclosures under LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE).
Which manufacturing/industrial plant building in Los Angeles has the best energy grade?
9541 COZYCROFT AVE leads with an ENERGY STAR score of 99 across 30,000 sq ft.
How many manufacturing/industrial plant buildings in Los Angeles could qualify for ENERGY STAR certification?
60% of the 10 scored manufacturing/industrial plant buildings report a score of 75 or higher, the threshold for certification eligibility; certification itself is a separate, verified application.
What is the largest manufacturing/industrial plant building in Los Angeles?
4501 COLORADO BLVD, with 658,900 sq ft of gross floor area in its latest disclosure.
About this data
Source: Existing Buildings Energy & Water Efficiency (EBEWE) (LA Municipal Code Div. 97, §91.9701 (EBEWE)), as published October 2, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “Manufacturing/Industrial Plant buildings in Los Angeles”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/los-angeles/type/manufacturing-industrial-plant (data as of October 2, 2026).