Ora
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 2144 California St NW · 20008
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 94 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 33.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 82.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 258 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.7 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 758,674 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,740 therms |
| Water use | 2,172 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 95,426 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM16052516:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 94 | ±0 | 33.1 kBtu/ft² | 258 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 94 | +2 | 32.0 kBtu/ft² | 249 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 92 | +3 | 36.1 kBtu/ft² | 280 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 89 | 36.9 kBtu/ft² | 294 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
2144 CALIFORNIA STREET LLC
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Location
- Address
- 2144 California St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20008
- Coordinates
- 38.91602, -77.04831
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ora's energy grade?
Ora scores 94 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band A (High performer (85–100)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Ora use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 33.1 kBtu/ft² (82.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 95,426 sq ft, including 758,674 kWh of electricity and 5,740 therms of natural gas.
What are Ora's carbon emissions?
Ora reported 258 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.7 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:PM16052516:2024.