Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
Worship Facility in Washington, DC, DC · 400 Michigan Avenue N.E. · 20017
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 8 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 94.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 190.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,542 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,446,098 kWh |
| Natural gas | 96,050 therms |
| Water use | 9,186 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 226,301 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM2951825:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 8 | +1 | 94.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,542 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 7 | -1 | 88.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,518 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 8 | ±0 | 90.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,539 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 8 | +2 | 93.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,552 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 6 | ±0 | 85.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,395 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 6 | ±0 | 99.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,734 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 6 | +5 | 99.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,770 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 1 | ±0 | 100.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,050 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 1 | -1 | 104.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,112 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 2 | +1 | 98.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,021 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 1 | ±0 | 103.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,307 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 1 | -1 | 102.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,237 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 2 | 93.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,111 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
NATIONAL SHRINE OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
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Location
- Address
- 400 Michigan Avenue N.E.
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20017
- Coordinates
- 38.93334, -77.00064
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception's energy grade?
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception scores 8 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 94.4 kBtu/ft² (190.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 226,301 sq ft, including 3,446,098 kWh of electricity and 96,050 therms of natural gas.
What are Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception's carbon emissions?
Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception reported 1,542 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.8 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:PM2951825:2024.