Hearst Elementary School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 3950 37TH STREET NW · 20008
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 36 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 45.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 122.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 222 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 779,981 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,970 therms |
| Gross floor area | 62,406 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12004300:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 36 | +6 | 45.8 kBtu/ft² | 222 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 30 | +4 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 235 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 26 | +8 | 60.4 kBtu/ft² | 295 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 18 | -7 | 59.5 kBtu/ft² | 311 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 25 | +1 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 270 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 24 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | 338 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
- 3950 37TH STREET NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20008
- Coordinates
- 38.94087, -77.07158
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hearst Elementary School's energy grade?
Hearst Elementary School scores 36 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 Hearst Elementary School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 45.8 kBtu/ft² (122.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 62,406 sq ft, including 779,981 kWh of electricity and 1,970 therms of natural gas.
What are Hearst Elementary School's carbon emissions?
Hearst Elementary School reported 222 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.6 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:PM12004300:2024.