National Press Building
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 529 14th St NW · 20045
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 68 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 55.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 133.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,632 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 7,446,276 kWh |
| Natural gas | 75,770 therms |
| Water use | 7,768 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 590,569 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM5133861:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 68 | +5 | 55.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,632 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 63 | +15 | 59.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,819 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 48 | -5 | 74.9 kBtu/ft² | 3,339 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 53 | -7 | 63.1 kBtu/ft² | 2,941 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 60 | +9 | 58.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,833 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 51 | +3 | 72.5 kBtu/ft² | 3,406 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 48 | -7 | 80.5 kBtu/ft² | 3,756 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 55 | -6 | 92.7 kBtu/ft² | 4,160 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 61 | 82.0 kBtu/ft² | 4,018 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
WILSON NPB LLC
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Location
- Address
- 529 14th St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20045
- Coordinates
- 38.89702, -77.03155
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is National Press Building's energy grade?
National Press Building scores 68 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 Press Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 55.9 kBtu/ft² (133.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 590,569 sq ft, including 7,446,276 kWh of electricity and 75,770 therms of natural gas.
What are National Press Building's carbon emissions?
National Press Building reported 2,632 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.5 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:PM5133861:2024.