Columbia Heights Tower
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 2900 14Th Street · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 54 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 41.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 116.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 622 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,075,813 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 12,528 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 170,626 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM20087060:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 54 | +8 | 41.5 kBtu/ft² | 622 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 46 | -14 | 41.7 kBtu/ft² | 640 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 60 | -8 | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 600 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 68 | 38.2 kBtu/ft² | 594 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
COLUMBIA HGTS VILLAGE APARTMENT LP
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Location
- Address
- 2900 14Th Street
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.92706, -77.03274
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Heights Tower's energy grade?
Columbia Heights Tower scores 54 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 Columbia Heights Tower use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 41.5 kBtu/ft² (116.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 170,626 sq ft, including 2,075,813 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Columbia Heights Tower's carbon emissions?
Columbia Heights Tower reported 622 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:PM20087060:2024.