Highlands
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 3999 8th St SE · 20032
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 75 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 39.8 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 111.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 400 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,336,280 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 560 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 114,632 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM20471091:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 75 | -3 | 39.8 kBtu/ft² | 400 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 78 | +2 | 38.0 kBtu/ft² | 381 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 76 | 39.4 kBtu/ft² | 400 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
- 3999 8th St SE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20032
- Coordinates
- 38.83296, -76.99525
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Highlands's energy grade?
Highlands scores 75 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 Highlands use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 39.8 kBtu/ft² (111.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 114,632 sq ft, including 1,336,280 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Highlands's carbon emissions?
Highlands reported 400 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:PM20471091:2024.