Smothers Elementary School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 4400 BROOKS STREET NE · 20019
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 89 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 33.6 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 76.4 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 183 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.4 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 522,711 kWh |
| Natural gas | 7,730 therms |
| Gross floor area | 76,000 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12004390:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 89 | -5 | 33.6 kBtu/ft² | 183 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 94 | +50 | 26.0 kBtu/ft² | 147 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 44 | -3 | 67.2 kBtu/ft² | 185 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 47 | 77.0 kBtu/ft² | 220 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
- 4400 BROOKS STREET NE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20019
- Coordinates
- 38.89355, -76.93847
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Smothers Elementary School's energy grade?
Smothers Elementary School scores 89 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 Smothers Elementary School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 33.6 kBtu/ft² (76.4 kBtu/ft² source) across 76,000 sq ft, including 522,711 kWh of electricity and 7,730 therms of natural gas.
What are Smothers Elementary School's carbon emissions?
Smothers Elementary School reported 183 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.4 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:PM12004390:2024.