Potomac Center South
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 550 12TH STREET SW · 20024
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 90 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 30.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 84.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,149 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.6 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,836,638 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 2,706 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 435,863 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM1427108:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 90 | ±0 | 30.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,149 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 90 | +2 | 29.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,142 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 88 | +1 | 31.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,204 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 87 | +1 | 31.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,278 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 86 | +1 | 33.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,426 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 85 | +3 | 41.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,738 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 82 | -8 | 45.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,910 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 90 | +4 | 47.5 kBtu/ft² | 2,334 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 86 | -2 | 53.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,712 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 88 | -1 | 55.6 kBtu/ft² | 3,183 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 89 | -2 | 53.8 kBtu/ft² | 3,080 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 91 | +2 | 50.4 kBtu/ft² | 2,730 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 89 | 56.4 kBtu/ft² | 3,412 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
POTOMAC CENTER CF LLC
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Location
- Address
- 550 12TH STREET SW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20024
- Coordinates
- 38.88329, -77.02749
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Potomac Center South's energy grade?
Potomac Center South scores 90 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 Potomac Center South use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 30.0 kBtu/ft² (84.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 435,863 sq ft, including 3,836,638 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Potomac Center South's carbon emissions?
Potomac Center South reported 1,149 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.6 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:PM1427108:2024.