Diplomat
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 2420 16th St NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 88 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 63.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 99.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 245 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 348,859 kWh |
| Natural gas | 28,246 therms |
| Water use | 3,708 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 63,170 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3991731:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 88 | +3 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | 245 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 85 | -1 | 64.8 kBtu/ft² | 258 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 86 | -2 | 67.3 kBtu/ft² | 266 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 88 | -1 | 64.9 kBtu/ft² | 264 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 89 | +1 | 62.1 kBtu/ft² | 254 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 88 | +1 | 65.6 kBtu/ft² | 280 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 87 | -3 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 288 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 90 | -1 | 61.1 kBtu/ft² | 277 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | +7 | 61.6 kBtu/ft² | 285 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 84 | +10 | 70.4 kBtu/ft² | 342 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 74 | 79.4 kBtu/ft² | 376 tCO₂e | |
| 2013 | — | 82.1 kBtu/ft² | 376 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
BDC DIPLOMAT LLC
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Location
- Address
- 2420 16th St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.92159, -77.03696
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Diplomat's energy grade?
Diplomat scores 88 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 Diplomat use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 63.6 kBtu/ft² (99.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 63,170 sq ft, including 348,859 kWh of electricity and 28,246 therms of natural gas.
What are Diplomat's carbon emissions?
Diplomat reported 245 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.9 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:PM3991731:2024.