American Legacy Foundation
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1724 Massachusetts Avenue, NW · 20036
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2017
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 43 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 74.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 234.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 356 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 941,274 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 467 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 43,000 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM1784213:2017 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017latest | 43 | -1 | 74.7 kBtu/ft² | 356 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 44 | +12 | 75.1 kBtu/ft² | 370 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 32 | +2 | 86.0 kBtu/ft² | 495 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 30 | -1 | 87.6 kBtu/ft² | 505 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 31 | +1 | 86.5 kBtu/ft² | 498 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 30 | 86.5 kBtu/ft² | 471 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 LEGACY FOUNDATION
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Location
- Address
- 1724 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20036
- Coordinates
- 38.90789, -77.03949
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is American Legacy Foundation's energy grade?
American Legacy Foundation scores 43 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2017 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does American Legacy Foundation use?
Its 2017 site energy-use intensity was 74.7 kBtu/ft² (234.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 43,000 sq ft, including 941,274 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are American Legacy Foundation's carbon emissions?
American Legacy Foundation reported 356 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.3 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2017. 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:PM1784213:2017.