Lowell School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 1640 Kalmia Rd NW · 20012
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2022
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 57 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 76.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 129.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 430 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 695,819 kWh |
| Natural gas | 41,939 therms |
| Water use | 1,017 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 85,587 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3982680:2022 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022latest | 57 | -14 | 76.7 kBtu/ft² | 430 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 71 | +2 | 64.0 kBtu/ft² | 375 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 69 | +8 | 66.0 kBtu/ft² | 387 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 61 | +14 | 73.9 kBtu/ft² | 438 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 47 | -12 | 84.3 kBtu/ft² | 503 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 59 | -2 | 66.9 kBtu/ft² | 454 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 61 | +7 | 64.9 kBtu/ft² | 446 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 54 | +12 | 64.7 kBtu/ft² | 500 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 42 | +25 | 71.6 kBtu/ft² | 548 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 17 | 93.7 kBtu/ft² | 540 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
LOWELL SCHOOL INC
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Location
- Address
- 1640 Kalmia Rd NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20012
- Coordinates
- 38.98481, -77.03840
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lowell School's energy grade?
Lowell School scores 57 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2022 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Lowell School use?
Its 2022 site energy-use intensity was 76.7 kBtu/ft² (129.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 85,587 sq ft, including 695,819 kWh of electricity and 41,939 therms of natural gas.
What are Lowell School's carbon emissions?
Lowell School reported 430 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.0 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2022. 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:PM3982680:2022.