Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 2001 15th St NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 85 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 37.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 88.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 441 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,212,699 kWh |
| Natural gas | 14,694 therms |
| Water use | 4,456 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 149,210 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM6274558:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 85 | +5 | 37.6 kBtu/ft² | 441 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 80 | -4 | 39.2 kBtu/ft² | 461 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 84 | +2 | 40.0 kBtu/ft² | 460 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 82 | +3 | 40.2 kBtu/ft² | 487 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | -2 | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 504 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 81 | -5 | 41.2 kBtu/ft² | 518 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 86 | +13 | 33.5 kBtu/ft² | 475 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 73 | 42.3 kBtu/ft² | 592 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
PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR APARTMENTS LP
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Location
- Address
- 2001 15th St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.91747, -77.03417
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Paul Lawrence Dunbar's energy grade?
Paul Lawrence Dunbar scores 85 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 Paul Lawrence Dunbar use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 37.6 kBtu/ft² (88.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 149,210 sq ft, including 1,212,699 kWh of electricity and 14,694 therms of natural gas.
What are Paul Lawrence Dunbar's carbon emissions?
Paul Lawrence Dunbar reported 441 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.0 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:PM6274558:2024.