Payne Elementary School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 305 15TH STREET SE · 20003
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 33 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 49.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 126.0 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 251 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 795,682 kWh |
| Natural gas | 176 therms |
| Water use | 605 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 63,800 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12004355:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 33 | +10 | 49.4 kBtu/ft² | 251 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 23 | -7 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 264 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 30 | +1 | 52.1 kBtu/ft² | 290 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 29 | 50.8 kBtu/ft² | 290 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
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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Location
- Address
- 305 15TH STREET SE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20003
- Coordinates
- 38.88517, -76.98498
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Payne Elementary School's energy grade?
Payne Elementary School scores 33 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 Payne Elementary School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 49.4 kBtu/ft² (126.0 kBtu/ft² source) across 63,800 sq ft, including 795,682 kWh of electricity and 176 therms of natural gas.
What are Payne Elementary School's carbon emissions?
Payne Elementary School reported 251 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.9 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:PM12004355:2024.