Harvard Towers
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1845 Harvard St. NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 76 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 66.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 100.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 630 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 786,164 kWh |
| Natural gas | 78,412 therms |
| Water use | 13,021 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 157,320 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4066546:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 76 | +6 | 66.9 kBtu/ft² | 630 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 70 | -7 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 640 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 77 | +3 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | 664 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 74 | +8 | 66.5 kBtu/ft² | 672 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 66 | +4 | 69.7 kBtu/ft² | 711 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 62 | +12 | 76.4 kBtu/ft² | 775 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 50 | +16 | 79.8 kBtu/ft² | 836 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 34 | -11 | 88.6 kBtu/ft² | 962 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 45 | +14 | 81.3 kBtu/ft² | 916 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 31 | -23 | 92.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,014 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 54 | +13 | 71.5 kBtu/ft² | 799 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 41 | -9 | 82.8 kBtu/ft² | 883 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 50 | 74.0 kBtu/ft² | 807 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Location
- Address
- 1845 Harvard St. NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.92834, -77.04314
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Harvard Towers's energy grade?
Harvard Towers scores 76 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Harvard Towers use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 66.9 kBtu/ft² (100.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 157,320 sq ft, including 786,164 kWh of electricity and 78,412 therms of natural gas.
What are Harvard Towers's carbon emissions?
Harvard Towers reported 630 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.0 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:PM4066546:2024.