Chevy Chase Library
Library in Washington, DC, DC · 5625 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW · 20015
At a glance
Chevy Chase Library is a 24,618-square-foot library at 5625 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW in Washington, DC, built in 1968. In its 2018 Washington, DC benchmarking disclosure it reported a site energy-use intensity of 118.2 kBtu/ft² and 211 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions.
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2018
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | — |
| Site EUI | 118.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 217.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 211 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 384,654 kWh |
| Natural gas | 15,981 therms |
| Gross floor area | 24,618 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3412032:2018 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018latest | — | 118.2 kBtu/ft² | 211 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 106.2 kBtu/ft² | 214 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 107.3 kBtu/ft² | 213 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 111.8 kBtu/ft² | 208 tCO₂e | |
| 2014 | — | 101.9 kBtu/ft² | 183 tCO₂e | |
| 2013 | — | 106.5 kBtu/ft² | 192 tCO₂e | |
| 2012 | — | 107.8 kBtu/ft² | 195 tCO₂e |
Compliance context
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS
DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve over compliance cycles (the first ends December 31, 2026; later cycles run five years), with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
Ownership
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
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Location
- Address
- 5625 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20015
- Coordinates
- 38.96558, -77.07546
Within ~1 km
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How does Chevy Chase Library compare with other library buildings in Washington, DC?
The latest disclosures cover 36 library buildings in Washington, DC, out of 6,870 buildings citywide. Its site EUI of 118.2 kBtu/ft² is about 26% above the average of 93.9 kBtu/ft² — it uses more energy per square foot than the typical building in that group. Its emissions intensity of 8.6 kgCO₂e/ft² is about 13% above the group average of 7.6 kgCO₂e/ft².
At 24,618 sq ft, it is about 66% below the average floor area of 73,475 sq ft for those buildings. It was built in 1968, 4 years later than the group's average year built (1965).
How has Chevy Chase Library's energy performance changed over time?
BuildingCensus holds 7 Washington, DC disclosures for Chevy Chase Library, covering report years 2012–2018. Site EUI moved from 107.8 kBtu/ft² (2012) to 118.2 kBtu/ft² (2018), an 10% increase. Reported emissions went from 195 tCO₂e to 211 tCO₂e over the same span (up 8%).
What does a site EUI of 118.2 kBtu/ft² mean?
Site energy-use intensity (EUI) is the energy a building uses on site in a year divided by its floor area, in thousand Btu per square foot — lower is more efficient. Chevy Chase Library's 118.2 kBtu/ft² across 24,618 sq ft works out to about 2.9 billion Btu (853 MWh-equivalent) in 2018. Its source EUI of 217.4 kBtu/ft² also counts the energy lost generating and delivering that power, which is why it is higher. The disclosure also reports 384,654 kWh of electricity and 15,981 therms of natural gas for the year.
Which law requires Chevy Chase Library to report its energy use?
Chevy Chase Library reports under the Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS, the legal basis of Washington, DC's Building Energy Benchmarking program, which publishes each covered building's annual benchmarking results. The record shown here is the report-year 2018 disclosure (source record dc:PM3412032:2018). DC's Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) require buildings below the performance standard to improve over compliance cycles (the first ends December 31, 2026; later cycles run five years), with penalties for buildings that fail to meet their pathway.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Chevy Chase Library's energy grade?
Chevy Chase Library did not report an ENERGY STAR score in its 2018 disclosure, but its site energy-use intensity was 118.2 kBtu/ft².
How much energy does Chevy Chase Library use?
Its 2018 site energy-use intensity was 118.2 kBtu/ft² (217.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 24,618 sq ft, including 384,654 kWh of electricity and 15,981 therms of natural gas.
What are Chevy Chase Library's carbon emissions?
Chevy Chase Library reported 211 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.6 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2018.
Where is Chevy Chase Library?
Chevy Chase Library is at 5625 CONNECTICUT AVENUE NW, in Washington, DC 20015. Its coordinates are 38.96558, -77.07546 (latitude, longitude), as published in the Building Energy Benchmarking file.
How big is Chevy Chase Library and when was it built?
Chevy Chase Library has 24,618 sq ft of gross floor area, as reported in its 2018 disclosure. The disclosure lists 1968 as its year built. It is classed as library.
Is Chevy Chase Library covered by the Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS?
Yes — it appears in the 2018 Building Energy Benchmarking disclosure, which lists the buildings reporting under the Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS.
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About this data
Source: Building Energy Benchmarking (Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS), as published July 9, 2026. See the methodology for how records are matched, cleaned and scored.
Cite as: BuildingCensus, “Chevy Chase Library, Washington, DC — 2018 benchmarking disclosure”, https://buildingcensus.com/buildings/washington-dc/chevy-chase-library-8882ca46 (data as of July 9, 2026).