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130 Descanso Drive

Multifamily Housing in San José, CA · 95134

ENERGY STAR score
90
band A · 2024
Site EUI
41.5
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
823
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
—
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
340,673
sq ft
Year built
2006
vintage

San José Municipal Code Ch. 17.85 (Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance) · reporting year 2024

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score90 (band A)
Site EUI41.5 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI71.7 kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions823 tCO₂e
GHG intensity—
Electricity1,604,381 kWh
Natural gas86,595 therms
Water use18,423 kgal
Gross floor area340,673 sq ft
Source recordsan_jose:0079-0-01:2024

The disclosure history

Year over year

YearScoreΔSite EUIGHG emissions
2024latest90+241.5 kBtu/ft²823 tCO₂e
202388+143.1 kBtu/ft²879 tCO₂e
202287+543.0 kBtu/ft²866 tCO₂e
202182±043.9 kBtu/ft²—
20208245.5 kBtu/ft²—
2019———
2018———

Compliance context

San José Municipal Code Ch. 17.85 (Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance)

San José's BPO requires buildings over 20,000 sq ft to benchmark annually and complete beyond-benchmarking performance improvements on a rolling schedule.

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Ownership

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Location

Address
130 Descanso Drive
State
California
ZIP
95134

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is 130 Descanso Drive's energy grade?

130 Descanso Drive scores 90 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 San José disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.

How much energy does 130 Descanso Drive use?

Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 41.5 kBtu/ft² (71.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 340,673 sq ft, including 1,604,381 kWh of electricity and 86,595 therms of natural gas.

What are 130 Descanso Drive's carbon emissions?

130 Descanso Drive reported 823 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. San José's BPO requires buildings over 20,000 sq ft to benchmark annually and complete beyond-benchmarking performance improvements on a rolling schedule.

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Dataset updated . Source: Energy and Water Building Performance Ordinance disclosure, record san_jose:0079-0-01:2024.