Gelman Building (gl124)
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 2120 L St NW · 20037
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 63 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 89.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 251.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,072 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 7.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,580,909 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 3,506 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 135,863 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3502512:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 63 | +9 | 89.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,072 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 54 | +1 | 82.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,007 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 53 | -4 | 84.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,003 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 57 | -1 | 81.4 kBtu/ft² | 963 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 58 | +3 | 81.4 kBtu/ft² | 963 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 55 | +5 | 92.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,170 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 50 | -30 | 98.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,166 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 80 | ±0 | 54.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,425 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 80 | +3 | 55.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,493 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 77 | +4 | 58.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,831 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 73 | -5 | 61.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,944 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 78 | 57.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,706 tCO₂e | |
| 2012 | — | 53.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,582 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
GELMAN BUILDING LTD PARTNERSHIP
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Location
- Address
- 2120 L St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20037
- Coordinates
- 38.90342, -77.04760
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gelman Building (gl124)'s energy grade?
Gelman Building (gl124) scores 63 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Gelman Building (gl124) use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 89.9 kBtu/ft² (251.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 135,863 sq ft, including 3,580,909 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Gelman Building (gl124)'s carbon emissions?
Gelman Building (gl124) reported 1,072 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (7.9 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:PM3502512:2024.