DC Public Library Operations Center/Lemmuel Penn Center
Non-Refrigerated Warehouse in Washington, DC, DC · 326 R Street NE · 20002
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2018
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 89 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 74.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 123.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 562 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 811,305 kWh |
| Natural gas | 55,896 therms |
| Gross floor area | 105,500 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3412606:2018 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018latest | 89 | 74.3 kBtu/ft² | 562 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 65.7 kBtu/ft² | 524 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 74.5 kBtu/ft² | 595 tCO₂e | |
| 2015 | — | 94.5 kBtu/ft² | 753 tCO₂e | |
| 2014 | 75 | +7 | 64.5 kBtu/ft² | 812 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 68 | +6 | 69.1 kBtu/ft² | 892 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 62 | 67.9 kBtu/ft² | 928 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
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
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Location
- Address
- 326 R Street NE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20002
- Coordinates
- 38.91322, -77.00118
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is DC Public Library Operations Center/Lemmuel Penn Center's energy grade?
DC Public Library Operations Center/Lemmuel Penn Center scores 89 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2018 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does DC Public Library Operations Center/Lemmuel Penn Center use?
Its 2018 site energy-use intensity was 74.3 kBtu/ft² (123.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 105,500 sq ft, including 811,305 kWh of electricity and 55,896 therms of natural gas.
What are DC Public Library Operations Center/Lemmuel Penn Center's carbon emissions?
DC Public Library Operations Center/Lemmuel Penn Center reported 562 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.2 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2018. 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:PM3412606:2018.