Powell Elementary School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 1350 UPSHUR STREET NW · 20011
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 15 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 80.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 187.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 439 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,307,401 kWh |
| Natural gas | 15,783 therms |
| Gross floor area | 75,380 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12004359:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 15 | -3 | 80.1 kBtu/ft² | 439 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 18 | +2 | 70.9 kBtu/ft² | 392 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 16 | -3 | 82.7 kBtu/ft² | 492 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 19 | +3 | 68.8 kBtu/ft² | 442 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 16 | ±0 | 72.1 kBtu/ft² | 443 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 16 | 87.5 kBtu/ft² | 547 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
- 1350 UPSHUR STREET NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20011
- Coordinates
- 38.94166, -77.03158
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Powell Elementary School's energy grade?
Powell Elementary School scores 15 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 Powell Elementary School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 80.1 kBtu/ft² (187.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 75,380 sq ft, including 1,307,401 kWh of electricity and 15,783 therms of natural gas.
What are Powell Elementary School's carbon emissions?
Powell Elementary School reported 439 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (5.8 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:PM12004359:2024.