McPherson Building
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 901 15th Street NW · 20005
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 74 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 52.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 146.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,077 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,963,612 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 4,473 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 259,335 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM1412761:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 74 | +2 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,077 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 72 | -2 | 56.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,327 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 74 | +4 | 57.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,303 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 70 | -4 | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,282 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 74 | +2 | 52.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,275 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 72 | +5 | 69.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,663 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 67 | -21 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,639 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | +3 | 54.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,943 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 85 | +1 | 56.6 kBtu/ft² | 2,001 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 84 | -6 | 54.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,247 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 90 | -1 | 53.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,198 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 91 | 51.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,136 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
THE NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Location
- Address
- 901 15th Street NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20005
- Coordinates
- 38.90162, -77.03312
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is McPherson Building's energy grade?
McPherson Building scores 74 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does McPherson Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 52.1 kBtu/ft² (146.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 259,335 sq ft, including 3,963,612 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are McPherson Building's carbon emissions?
McPherson Building reported 1,077 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.2 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:PM1412761:2024.