California House
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 2205 California Street NW · 20008
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 99 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 25.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 57.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 89 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 237,671 kWh |
| Natural gas | 3,360 therms |
| Water use | 797 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 45,759 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM19858638:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 99 | ±0 | 25.1 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 99 | ±0 | 24.7 kBtu/ft² | 87 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 99 | 26.0 kBtu/ft² | 93 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
CALIFORNIA HOUSE CONDOMINIUM
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Location
- Address
- 2205 California Street NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20008
- Coordinates
- 38.91631, -77.04922
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is California House's energy grade?
California House scores 99 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 California House use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 25.1 kBtu/ft² (57.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 45,759 sq ft, including 237,671 kWh of electricity and 3,360 therms of natural gas.
What are California House's carbon emissions?
California House reported 89 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.9 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:PM19858638:2024.