Foundry United Methodist Church
Worship Facility in Washington, DC, DC · 1500 16th St. NW · 20036
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 29 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 51.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 93.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 204 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 388,415 kWh |
| Natural gas | 16,516 therms |
| Water use | 410 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 58,701 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM6277431:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 29 | -3 | 51.9 kBtu/ft² | 204 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 32 | -2 | 47.6 kBtu/ft² | 189 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 34 | +13 | 47.5 kBtu/ft² | 191 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 21 | +8 | 50.3 kBtu/ft² | 208 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 13 | -1 | 52.2 kBtu/ft² | 215 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 14 | -17 | 70.8 kBtu/ft² | 311 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 31 | +12 | 55.1 kBtu/ft² | 237 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 19 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 243 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
FOUNDRY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF WASHINGTON DC
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Location
- Address
- 1500 16th St. NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20036
- Coordinates
- 38.91007, -77.03698
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Foundry United Methodist Church's energy grade?
Foundry United Methodist Church scores 29 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 Foundry United Methodist Church use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 51.9 kBtu/ft² (93.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 58,701 sq ft, including 388,415 kWh of electricity and 16,516 therms of natural gas.
What are Foundry United Methodist Church's carbon emissions?
Foundry United Methodist Church reported 204 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.5 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:PM6277431:2024.