Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant
Wastewater Treatment Plant in Washington, DC, DC · 5000 Overlook Avenue SW · 20032
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2023
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 217.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 485.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | — |
| GHG intensity | — |
| Electricity | 178,400,959 kWh |
| Natural gas | 641,886 therms |
| Gross floor area | 4,101,020 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM5848051:2023 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023latest | 85 | -1 | 217.1 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2022 | 86 | +1 | 224.2 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2021 | 85 | +2 | 218.5 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2020 | 83 | -4 | 223.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2019 | 87 | -1 | 215.5 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 88 | -2 | 218.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2016 | 90 | 5059.2 kBtu/ft² | — | |
| 2015 | — | — | — | |
| 2014 | 80 | ±0 | 199.2 kBtu/ft² | 82,768 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 80 | -1 | 190.7 kBtu/ft² | 79,218 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 81 | 182.1 kBtu/ft² | 75,676 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
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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Location
- Address
- 5000 Overlook Avenue SW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20032
- Coordinates
- 38.82043, -77.01847
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant's energy grade?
Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant scores 85 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2023 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant use?
Its 2023 site energy-use intensity was 217.1 kBtu/ft² (485.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 4,101,020 sq ft, including 178,400,959 kWh of electricity and 641,886 therms of natural gas.
What are Blue Plains Wastewater Treatment Plant's carbon emissions?
No greenhouse-gas emissions figure was reported for 2023. 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:PM5848051:2023.