C.W. Harris Elementary School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 301 53RD STREET SE · 20019
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 53 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 50.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 299 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 638,020 kWh |
| Natural gas | 14,973 therms |
| Water use | 311 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 84,054 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12001690:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 53 | -3 | 50.6 kBtu/ft² | 299 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 56 | +4 | 43.4 kBtu/ft² | 269 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 52 | 54.4 kBtu/ft² | 341 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
- 301 53RD STREET SE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20019
- Coordinates
- 38.88423, -76.92599
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is C.W. Harris Elementary School's energy grade?
C.W. Harris Elementary School scores 53 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 C.W. Harris Elementary School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 50.6 kBtu/ft² (98.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 84,054 sq ft, including 638,020 kWh of electricity and 14,973 therms of natural gas.
What are C.W. Harris Elementary School's carbon emissions?
C.W. Harris Elementary School reported 299 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.6 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:PM12001690:2024.