Capitol Place I
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 555 New Jersey Ave NW · 20001
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 43.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 121.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 568 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,898,201 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 2,728 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 149,722 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3502542:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 85 | +57 | 43.3 kBtu/ft² | 568 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 28 | +3 | 95.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,283 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 25 | -4 | 89.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,168 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 29 | -4 | 83.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,157 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 33 | -5 | 82.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,176 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 38 | -8 | 88.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,267 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 46 | -7 | 81.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,164 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 53 | +5 | 83.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,388 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 48 | +4 | 88.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,526 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 44 | +9 | 92.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,859 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 35 | -5 | 101.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,035 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 40 | -9 | 96.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,831 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 49 | 88.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,881 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
SHELDON B KAMINS TRUSTEES
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Location
- Address
- 555 New Jersey Ave NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20001
- Coordinates
- 38.89705, -77.01124
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Capitol Place I's energy grade?
Capitol Place I scores 85 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 Capitol Place I use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 43.3 kBtu/ft² (121.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 149,722 sq ft, including 1,898,201 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Capitol Place I's carbon emissions?
Capitol Place I reported 568 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.8 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:PM3502542:2024.