Columbia Road
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1475 Columbia Road NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 95 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 40.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 67.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 65 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 111,947 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,596 therms |
| Water use | 2,374 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 26,010 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4178752:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 95 | -2 | 40.0 kBtu/ft² | 65 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 97 | +8 | 35.6 kBtu/ft² | 59 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 89 | +10 | 46.4 kBtu/ft² | 80 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 79 | +6 | 51.0 kBtu/ft² | 90 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 73 | -10 | 51.4 kBtu/ft² | 94 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 83 | +4 | 49.9 kBtu/ft² | 91 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 79 | +7 | 52.6 kBtu/ft² | 96 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 72 | -2 | 54.0 kBtu/ft² | 106 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 74 | +7 | 54.6 kBtu/ft² | 108 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 67 | -19 | 59.2 kBtu/ft² | 116 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 86 | +2 | 45.8 kBtu/ft² | 89 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 84 | 51.4 kBtu/ft² | 93 tCO₂e | |
| 2012 | — | 38.8 kBtu/ft² | 74 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
COLORADO COLUMBIA LLC
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Location
- Address
- 1475 Columbia Road NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.92760, -77.03507
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Road's energy grade?
Columbia Road scores 95 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 Columbia Road use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 40.0 kBtu/ft² (67.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 26,010 sq ft, including 111,947 kWh of electricity and 6,596 therms of natural gas.
What are Columbia Road's carbon emissions?
Columbia Road reported 65 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.5 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:PM4178752:2024.