Cornell University
Residence Hall/Dormitory in Washington, DC, DC · 2148 O Street NW, · 20037
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 36.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 88.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 76 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 217,061 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,152 therms |
| Water use | 963 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 26,125 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM13104709:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 85 | -1 | 36.6 kBtu/ft² | 76 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 86 | ±0 | 33.4 kBtu/ft² | 71 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 86 | 36.5 kBtu/ft² | 76 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
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
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Location
- Address
- 2148 O Street NW,
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20037
- Coordinates
- 38.90831, -77.04858
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Cornell University's energy grade?
Cornell University scores 85 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 Cornell University use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 36.6 kBtu/ft² (88.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 26,125 sq ft, including 217,061 kWh of electricity and 2,152 therms of natural gas.
What are Cornell University's carbon emissions?
Cornell University reported 76 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.9 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:PM13104709:2024.