LaSalle-Backus Elementary School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 501 RIGGS ROAD NE · 20011
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 61 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 65.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 239 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 299,663 kWh |
| Natural gas | 25,210 therms |
| Water use | 594 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 58,821 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12004429:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 61 | +5 | 65.3 kBtu/ft² | 239 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 56 | -3 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 243 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 59 | -9 | 77.8 kBtu/ft² | 284 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 68 | +1 | 64.7 kBtu/ft² | 226 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 67 | +4 | 56.3 kBtu/ft² | 214 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 63 | 69.1 kBtu/ft² | 280 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
- 501 RIGGS ROAD NE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20011
- Coordinates
- 38.96045, -76.99936
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is LaSalle-Backus Elementary School's energy grade?
LaSalle-Backus Elementary School scores 61 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 LaSalle-Backus Elementary School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 65.3 kBtu/ft² (98.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 58,821 sq ft, including 299,663 kWh of electricity and 25,210 therms of natural gas.
What are LaSalle-Backus Elementary School's carbon emissions?
LaSalle-Backus Elementary School reported 239 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.1 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:PM12004429:2024.