The Birchwood Apartments
Multifamily Housing in Montgomery County, MD · 636 Houston Ave · 20912
Benchmarking Law (Bill 2-14) / BEPS (Bill 16-21) · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 63 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 60.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 92.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 154 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 191,663 kWh |
| Natural gas | 18,104 therms |
| Gross floor area | 40,543 sq ft |
| Source record | montgomery_county:34620601:2024 |
Compliance context
Benchmarking Law (Bill 2-14) / BEPS (Bill 16-21)
Montgomery County's BEPS (Bill 16-21) sets declining site-EUI performance standards for covered buildings, phasing in from 2025 with compliance obligations for buildings above interim targets.
Ownership
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Location
- Address
- 636 Houston Ave
- State
- Maryland
- ZIP
- 20912
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Birchwood Apartments's energy grade?
The Birchwood Apartments scores 63 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Montgomery County disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Birchwood Apartments use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 60.8 kBtu/ft² (92.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 40,543 sq ft, including 191,663 kWh of electricity and 18,104 therms of natural gas.
What are The Birchwood Apartments's carbon emissions?
The Birchwood Apartments reported 154 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions for 2024. Montgomery County's BEPS (Bill 16-21) sets declining site-EUI performance standards for covered buildings, phasing in from 2025 with compliance obligations for buildings above interim targets.
Dataset updated . Source: Commercial Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record montgomery_county:34620601:2024.