Meridian Hill Hall
Residence Hall/Dormitory in Washington, DC, DC · 2601 16th St. NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2015
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 100 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 10.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 31.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 244 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 529,500 kWh |
| Natural gas | 326 therms |
| Water use | 3,244 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 182,516 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM3513025:2015 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015latest | 100 | +8 | 10.1 kBtu/ft² | 244 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 92 | -3 | 49.9 kBtu/ft² | 704 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 95 | +1 | 23.0 kBtu/ft² | 563 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 94 | 23.9 kBtu/ft² | 585 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
HOWARD UNIVERSITY
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Location
- Address
- 2601 16th St. NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.92363, -77.03588
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Meridian Hill Hall's energy grade?
Meridian Hill Hall scores 100 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2015 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Meridian Hill Hall use?
Its 2015 site energy-use intensity was 10.1 kBtu/ft² (31.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 182,516 sq ft, including 529,500 kWh of electricity and 326 therms of natural gas.
What are Meridian Hill Hall's carbon emissions?
Meridian Hill Hall reported 244 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.3 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2015. 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:PM3513025:2015.