Ross Elementary School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 1730 R STREET NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 41 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 56.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 146.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 110 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 374,861 kWh |
| Natural gas | 1,542 therms |
| Gross floor area | 25,504 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12004374:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 41 | +12 | 56.2 kBtu/ft² | 110 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 29 | -6 | 60.1 kBtu/ft² | 118 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 35 | +8 | 60.0 kBtu/ft² | 129 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 27 | -26 | 65.9 kBtu/ft² | 129 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 53 | -4 | 43.7 kBtu/ft² | 86 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 57 | 52.9 kBtu/ft² | 103 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
- 1730 R STREET NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.91238, -77.03970
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ross Elementary School's energy grade?
Ross Elementary School scores 41 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 Ross Elementary School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 56.2 kBtu/ft² (146.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 25,504 sq ft, including 374,861 kWh of electricity and 1,542 therms of natural gas.
What are Ross Elementary School's carbon emissions?
Ross Elementary School reported 110 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:PM12004374:2024.