Public Welfare Foundation
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1200 U St. NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 53 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 54.9 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 128.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 152 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 417,634 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,090 therms |
| Water use | 167 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 35,220 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM14838118:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 53 | ±0 | 54.9 kBtu/ft² | 152 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 53 | +8 | 56.1 kBtu/ft² | 155 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 45 | 66.1 kBtu/ft² | 178 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
PUBLIC WELFARE FOUNDATION INC
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Location
- Address
- 1200 U St. NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.91674, -77.02833
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Public Welfare Foundation's energy grade?
Public Welfare Foundation scores 53 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 Public Welfare Foundation use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 54.9 kBtu/ft² (128.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 35,220 sq ft, including 417,634 kWh of electricity and 5,090 therms of natural gas.
What are Public Welfare Foundation's carbon emissions?
Public Welfare Foundation reported 152 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:PM14838118:2024.