Sousa Middle School
K-12 School in Washington, DC, DC · 3650 ELY PLACE SE · 20019
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 33 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 72.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 133.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 773 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,526,957 kWh |
| Natural gas | 57,879 therms |
| Water use | 1,725 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 160,000 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM12004391:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 33 | +6 | 72.7 kBtu/ft² | 773 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 27 | -2 | 77.8 kBtu/ft² | 806 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 29 | -7 | 85.8 kBtu/ft² | 915 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 36 | -27 | 83.0 kBtu/ft² | 890 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 63 | +26 | 68.4 kBtu/ft² | 690 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 37 | 80.1 kBtu/ft² | 902 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
- 3650 ELY PLACE SE
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20019
- Coordinates
- 38.88399, -76.95307
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sousa Middle School's energy grade?
Sousa Middle School scores 33 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 Sousa Middle School use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 72.7 kBtu/ft² (133.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 160,000 sq ft, including 1,526,957 kWh of electricity and 57,879 therms of natural gas.
What are Sousa Middle School's carbon emissions?
Sousa Middle School reported 773 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.8 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:PM12004391:2024.