H.D. Woodson High School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 540 55TH STREET NE · 20019
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 49 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 63.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 136.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,127 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,852,549 kWh |
| Natural gas | 33,124 therms |
| Water use | 5,841 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 241,775 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12004295:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 49 | -10 | 63.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,127 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 59 | +2 | 58.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,029 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 57 | +4 | 63.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,206 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 53 | +8 | 65.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,289 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 45 | +9 | 62.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,306 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 36 | 75.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,565 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
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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Location
- Address
- 540 55TH STREET NE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20019
- Coordinates
- 38.89680, -76.92273
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.D. Woodson High School's energy grade?
H.D. Woodson High School scores 49 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 H.D. Woodson High School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 63.1 kBtu/ft² (136.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 241,775 sq ft, including 2,852,549 kWh of electricity and 33,124 therms of natural gas.
What are H.D. Woodson High School's carbon emissions?
H.D. Woodson High School reported 1,127 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.7 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:PM12004295:2024.