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790 Lenzen Ave

Multifamily Housing in San José, CA · 95126

ENERGY STAR score
99
band A · 2024
Site EUI
31.3
kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions
95
tCO₂e
GHG intensity
—
kgCO₂e/ft²
Floor area
49,300
sq ft
Year built
2002
vintage

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

Benchmarking record

FieldValue
ENERGY STAR score99 (band A)
Site EUI31.3 kBtu/ft²
Source EUI66.6 kBtu/ft²
GHG emissions95 tCO₂e
GHG intensity—
Electricity278,572 kWh
Natural gas5,929 therms
Water use2,494 kgal
Gross floor area49,300 sq ft
Source recordsan_jose:0967-0-00:2024

The disclosure history

Year over year

YearScoreΔSite EUIGHG emissions
2024latest99+131.3 kBtu/ft²95 tCO₂e
202398±034.0 kBtu/ft²107 tCO₂e
202298±035.1 kBtu/ft²108 tCO₂e
202198+135.2 kBtu/ft²—
20209736.4 kBtu/ft²—
2019———
20188045.0 kBtu/ft²—

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
790 Lenzen Ave
State
California
ZIP
95126

Within ~1 km

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Frequently asked questions

What is 790 Lenzen Ave's energy grade?

790 Lenzen Ave scores 99 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 790 Lenzen Ave use?

Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 31.3 kBtu/ft² (66.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 49,300 sq ft, including 278,572 kWh of electricity and 5,929 therms of natural gas.

What are 790 Lenzen Ave's carbon emissions?

790 Lenzen Ave reported 95 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:0967-0-00:2024.