Columbia Uptown
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1375 Fairmont St NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 58 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 58.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 153.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 438 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,374,540 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,060 therms |
| Water use | 5,027 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 88,913 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4900810:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 58 | -7 | 58.4 kBtu/ft² | 438 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 65 | -1 | 54.0 kBtu/ft² | 414 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 66 | +13 | 57.0 kBtu/ft² | 436 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 53 | -5 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 348 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 58 | -21 | 42.6 kBtu/ft² | 330 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 79 | ±0 | 53.8 kBtu/ft² | 414 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 79 | -13 | 54.2 kBtu/ft² | 432 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 92 | +58 | 29.6 kBtu/ft² | 292 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 34 | -3 | 49.4 kBtu/ft² | 503 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 37 | 48.5 kBtu/ft² | 577 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
VAN METRE COLUMBIA UPTOWN APARTMENTS LLC
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Location
- Address
- 1375 Fairmont St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.92497, -77.03181
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Columbia Uptown's energy grade?
Columbia Uptown scores 58 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Columbia Uptown use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 58.4 kBtu/ft² (153.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 88,913 sq ft, including 1,374,540 kWh of electricity and 5,060 therms of natural gas.
What are Columbia Uptown's carbon emissions?
Columbia Uptown reported 438 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.9 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:PM4900810:2024.