Carnegie Institution of Washington
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1530 P Street NW · 20005
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2020
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 53 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 54.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 132.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 244 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 651,453 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,861 therms |
| Water use | 52 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 51,761 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3988101:2020 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020latest | 53 | +25 | 54.3 kBtu/ft² | 244 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 28 | +3 | 72.8 kBtu/ft² | 333 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 25 | -30 | 77.5 kBtu/ft² | 352 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 55 | -1 | 65.0 kBtu/ft² | 317 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 56 | +4 | 73.9 kBtu/ft² | 340 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 52 | -5 | 78.4 kBtu/ft² | 402 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 57 | +1 | 75.5 kBtu/ft² | 381 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 56 | 71.0 kBtu/ft² | 352 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
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Location
- Address
- 1530 P Street NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20005
- Coordinates
- 38.90938, -77.03591
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Carnegie Institution of Washington's energy grade?
Carnegie Institution of Washington scores 53 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2020 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Carnegie Institution of Washington use?
Its 2020 site energy-use intensity was 54.3 kBtu/ft² (132.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 51,761 sq ft, including 651,453 kWh of electricity and 5,861 therms of natural gas.
What are Carnegie Institution of Washington's carbon emissions?
Carnegie Institution of Washington reported 244 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.7 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2020. 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:PM3988101:2020.