Dorchester
Office in Montgomery County, MD · 12200 Plum Orchard Dr · 20904
Benchmarking Law (Bill 2-14) / BEPS (Bill 16-21) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 22 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 70.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 198.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 224 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 747,941 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Gross floor area | 36,068 sq ft |
| Source record | montgomery_county:23755690:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 22 | +15 | 70.8 kBtu/ft² | 224 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 7 | 90.5 kBtu/ft² | 293 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Benchmarking Law (Bill 2-14) / BEPS (Bill 16-21)
Montgomery County's BEPS (Bill 16-21; regulations approved in 2025) sets declining site-EUI standards for buildings of 25,000+ sq ft, with interim and then final standards later this decade and into the 2030s depending on building type.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 12200 Plum Orchard Dr
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20904
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Dorchester's energy grade?
Dorchester scores 22 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Montgomery County disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Dorchester use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 70.8 kBtu/ft² (198.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 36,068 sq ft, including 747,941 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Dorchester's carbon emissions?
Dorchester reported 224 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. Montgomery County's BEPS (Bill 16-21; regulations approved in 2025) sets declining site-EUI standards for buildings of 25,000+ sq ft, with interim and then final standards later this decade and into the 2030s depending on building type.
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Dataset updated . Source: Commercial Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record montgomery_county:23755690:2024.