Independent Sector
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1602 L Street, NW · 20036
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2016
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 53 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 70.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 220.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 489 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 8.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,248,953 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 1,943 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 60,830 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM2596994:2016 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016latest | 53 | +11 | 70.1 kBtu/ft² | 489 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 42 | -1 | 78.7 kBtu/ft² | 641 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 43 | -4 | 77.9 kBtu/ft² | 634 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 47 | 74.1 kBtu/ft² | 571 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
1602 IS LLC
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Location
- Address
- 1602 L Street, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20036
- Coordinates
- 38.90359, -77.03723
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Independent Sector's energy grade?
Independent Sector scores 53 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2016 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Independent Sector use?
Its 2016 site energy-use intensity was 70.1 kBtu/ft² (220.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 60,830 sq ft, including 1,248,953 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Independent Sector's carbon emissions?
Independent Sector reported 489 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (8.0 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2016. 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:PM2596994:2016.