E.W. Richardson Building
Residence Hall/Dormitory in Washington, DC, DC · 236 Massachusetts Ave NE · 20002
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 45 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 86.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 181.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 230 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 545,623 kWh |
| Natural gas | 12,560 therms |
| Water use | 1,621 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 36,035 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM19917070:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 45 | ±0 | 86.5 kBtu/ft² | 230 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 45 | -1 | 82.8 kBtu/ft² | 222 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 46 | 90.0 kBtu/ft² | 240 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
MASSACHUSETTES AVENUE PROPERTIES LLC
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Location
- Address
- 236 Massachusetts Ave NE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20002
- Coordinates
- 38.89502, -77.00234
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is E.W. Richardson Building's energy grade?
E.W. Richardson Building scores 45 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does E.W. Richardson Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 86.5 kBtu/ft² (181.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 36,035 sq ft, including 545,623 kWh of electricity and 12,560 therms of natural gas.
What are E.W. Richardson Building's carbon emissions?
E.W. Richardson Building reported 230 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.4 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:PM19917070:2024.