Kew Gardens
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 2700 Q St NW · 20007
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 64 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 60.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 445 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 693,529 kWh |
| Natural gas | 48,304 therms |
| Water use | 4,166 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 118,500 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3634687:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 64 | +21 | 60.7 kBtu/ft² | 445 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 43 | -15 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | 515 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 58 | -7 | 67.1 kBtu/ft² | 503 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 65 | +10 | 63.0 kBtu/ft² | 479 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 55 | -5 | 63.8 kBtu/ft² | 495 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 60 | ±0 | 66.4 kBtu/ft² | 530 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 60 | -10 | 70.8 kBtu/ft² | 551 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 70 | +4 | 61.7 kBtu/ft² | 509 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 66 | +20 | 67.1 kBtu/ft² | 558 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 46 | +10 | 80.8 kBtu/ft² | 691 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 36 | 89.3 kBtu/ft² | 739 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
KEW BUILDING LLC
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Location
- Address
- 2700 Q St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20007
- Coordinates
- 38.91028, -77.05578
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kew Gardens's energy grade?
Kew Gardens scores 64 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Kew Gardens use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 60.7 kBtu/ft² (98.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 118,500 sq ft, including 693,529 kWh of electricity and 48,304 therms of natural gas.
What are Kew Gardens's carbon emissions?
Kew Gardens reported 445 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.8 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:PM3634687:2024.