Potomac Center North
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 500 12th Street SW · 20024
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 77 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 49.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 137.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 2,196 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 7,333,344 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 7,763 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 508,250 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM1787720:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 77 | -6 | 49.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,196 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 83 | +3 | 48.8 kBtu/ft² | 2,228 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | ±0 | 52.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,322 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 80 | +3 | 52.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,453 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 77 | -7 | 56.2 kBtu/ft² | 2,712 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 84 | +2 | 61.3 kBtu/ft² | 2,957 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 82 | -8 | 65.8 kBtu/ft² | 3,177 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 90 | -1 | 68.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,827 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 91 | +1 | 68.8 kBtu/ft² | 3,979 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 90 | -1 | 69.6 kBtu/ft² | 4,698 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 91 | ±0 | 68.5 kBtu/ft² | 4,625 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 91 | +2 | 71.3 kBtu/ft² | 4,554 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 89 | 75.0 kBtu/ft² | 5,356 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
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Location
- Address
- 500 12th Street SW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20024
- Coordinates
- 38.88402, -77.02751
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Potomac Center North's energy grade?
Potomac Center North scores 77 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Potomac Center North use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 49.2 kBtu/ft² (137.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 508,250 sq ft, including 7,333,344 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Potomac Center North's carbon emissions?
Potomac Center North reported 2,196 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.3 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:PM1787720:2024.