Richardson Dwellings
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 260 54th Street NE · 20019
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 42 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 98.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 141.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,135 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 5.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,262,215 kWh |
| Natural gas | 149,071 therms |
| Water use | 18,260 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 195,956 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4178746:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 42 | +7 | 98.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,135 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 35 | -3 | 102.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,166 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 38 | +9 | 107.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,254 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 29 | +2 | 110.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,324 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 27 | +4 | 110.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,335 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 23 | +5 | 118.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,439 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 18 | +6 | 125.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,525 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 12 | +7 | 127.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,645 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 5 | -8 | 159.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,980 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 13 | -17 | 132.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,703 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 30 | +27 | 105.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,350 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 3 | ±0 | 154.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,896 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 3 | 152.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,890 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 HOUSING AUTHORITY
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Location
- Address
- 260 54th Street NE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20019
- Coordinates
- 38.89426, -76.92335
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Richardson Dwellings's energy grade?
Richardson Dwellings scores 42 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 Richardson Dwellings use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 98.1 kBtu/ft² (141.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 195,956 sq ft, including 1,262,215 kWh of electricity and 149,071 therms of natural gas.
What are Richardson Dwellings's carbon emissions?
Richardson Dwellings reported 1,135 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:PM4178746:2024.