Howard Tower Plaza
Residence Hall/Dormitory in Washington, DC, DC · 2251 Sherman Ave. NW · 20001
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2018
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 69 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 64.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 133.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 3,001 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 5,869,352 kWh |
| Natural gas | 149,702 therms |
| Water use | 19,101 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 573,687 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3512980:2018 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018latest | 69 | +7 | 64.1 kBtu/ft² | 3,001 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 62 | -2 | 67.8 kBtu/ft² | 3,329 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 64 | -2 | 68.2 kBtu/ft² | 3,513 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 66 | +7 | 71.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,884 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 59 | -10 | 74.5 kBtu/ft² | 4,204 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 69 | -7 | 45.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,486 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 76 | 39.2 kBtu/ft² | 3,009 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
HOWARD DORMITORY HOLDINGS 1 LLC
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Location
- Address
- 2251 Sherman Ave. NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20001
- Coordinates
- 38.92041, -77.02379
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Howard Tower Plaza's energy grade?
Howard Tower Plaza scores 69 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2018 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Howard Tower Plaza use?
Its 2018 site energy-use intensity was 64.1 kBtu/ft² (133.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 573,687 sq ft, including 5,869,352 kWh of electricity and 149,702 therms of natural gas.
What are Howard Tower Plaza's carbon emissions?
Howard Tower Plaza reported 3,001 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.2 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2018. 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:PM3512980:2018.