OPTICA
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 2010 Massachusetts Ave NW · 20036
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 14 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 133.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 271.6 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 413 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 9.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 942,956 kWh |
| Natural gas | 24,619 therms |
| Water use | 787 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 42,694 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM20316331:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 14 | -2 | 133.0 kBtu/ft² | 413 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 16 | -7 | 121.0 kBtu/ft² | 384 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 23 | 137.0 kBtu/ft² | 427 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
OPTICAL SOCIETY AMERICA INC
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Location
- Address
- 2010 Massachusetts Ave NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20036
- Coordinates
- 38.90998, -77.04556
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is OPTICA's energy grade?
OPTICA scores 14 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does OPTICA use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 133.0 kBtu/ft² (271.6 kBtu/ft² source) across 42,694 sq ft, including 942,956 kWh of electricity and 24,619 therms of natural gas.
What are OPTICA's carbon emissions?
OPTICA reported 413 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (9.7 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:PM20316331:2024.