Communications Workers of America Building
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 501 Third Street, N.W. · 20001
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 72 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 41.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 115.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 934 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,117,582 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 32 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 258,699 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM2728715:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 72 | -4 | 41.1 kBtu/ft² | 934 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 76 | +10 | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 939 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 66 | ±0 | 48.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,101 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 66 | +9 | 44.8 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2020 | 57 | -6 | 53.7 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2019 | 63 | +5 | 61.6 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2018 | 58 | +7 | 69.8 kBtu/ft² | — |
| 2017 | 51 | -1 | 81.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,959 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 52 | -5 | 84.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,118 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 57 | +3 | 81.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,376 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 54 | +8 | 83.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,441 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 46 | +4 | 86.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,384 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 42 | 89.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,770 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
COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA
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Location
- Address
- 501 Third Street, N.W.
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20001
- Coordinates
- 38.89653, -77.01477
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Communications Workers of America Building's energy grade?
Communications Workers of America Building scores 72 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Communications Workers of America Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 41.1 kBtu/ft² (115.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 258,699 sq ft, including 3,117,582 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Communications Workers of America Building's carbon emissions?
Communications Workers of America Building reported 934 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:PM2728715:2024.