National Center for Higher Education
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1 Dupont Circle, NW · 20036
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 67 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 68.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 148.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,110 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,792,290 kWh |
| Natural gas | 51,549 therms |
| Water use | 2,636 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 215,511 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM2930341:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 67 | -8 | 68.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,110 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 75 | +2 | 58.2 kBtu/ft² | 981 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 73 | +5 | 67.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,083 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 68 | -10 | 68.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,106 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 78 | ±0 | 61.0 kBtu/ft² | 985 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 78 | -2 | 71.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,233 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 80 | -5 | 58.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,203 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 85 | +8 | 73.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,595 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 77 | +9 | 104.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,001 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 68 | 109.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,213 tCO₂e | |
| 2014 | — | 96.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,334 tCO₂e | |
| 2013 | — | 131.3 kBtu/ft² | 3,546 tCO₂e | |
| 2012 | — | — | 6,179 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
AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION
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Location
- Address
- 1 Dupont Circle, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20036
- Coordinates
- 38.90917, -77.04449
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is National Center for Higher Education's energy grade?
National Center for Higher Education scores 67 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 National Center for Higher Education use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 68.1 kBtu/ft² (148.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 215,511 sq ft, including 2,792,290 kWh of electricity and 51,549 therms of natural gas.
What are National Center for Higher Education's carbon emissions?
National Center for Higher Education reported 1,110 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.2 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:PM2930341:2024.