Legation House
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 3737 Legation Street NW · 20015
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 69 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 50.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 86.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 136 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 226,180 kWh |
| Natural gas | 12,879 therms |
| Water use | 1,262 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 40,652 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM14912116:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 69 | +4 | 50.7 kBtu/ft² | 136 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 65 | -7 | 50.7 kBtu/ft² | 135 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 72 | 53.1 kBtu/ft² | 140 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
BDC LEGATION LLC
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Location
- Address
- 3737 Legation Street NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20015
- Coordinates
- 38.96235, -77.07269
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Legation House's energy grade?
Legation House scores 69 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 Legation House use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 50.7 kBtu/ft² (86.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 40,652 sq ft, including 226,180 kWh of electricity and 12,879 therms of natural gas.
What are Legation House's carbon emissions?
Legation House reported 136 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.4 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:PM14912116:2024.