American Geophysical Union
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 2000 Florida Ave NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 30.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 56.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 85 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 312,429 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 38 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 72,898 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM6279989:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 95 | +5 | 30.3 kBtu/ft² | 85 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 90 | -4 | 34.7 kBtu/ft² | 128 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 94 | ±0 | 33.2 kBtu/ft² | 115 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 94 | +1 | 27.0 kBtu/ft² | 137 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 93 | +9 | 25.2 kBtu/ft² | 179 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 84 | -11 | 31.8 kBtu/ft² | 223 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 95 | 33.3 kBtu/ft² | 231 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS
DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Ownership
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
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Location
- Address
- 2000 Florida Ave NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.91465, -77.04520
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is American Geophysical Union's energy grade?
American Geophysical Union scores 95 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does American Geophysical Union use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 30.3 kBtu/ft² (56.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 72,898 sq ft, including 312,429 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are American Geophysical Union's carbon emissions?
American Geophysical Union reported 85 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.2 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2024. DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve on 5-year compliance cycles, with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Dataset updated . Source: Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, record dc:PM6279989:2024.