Sumner Square
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1615 M Street · 20036
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 51.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 144.8 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,037 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 3,463,205 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 2,320 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 228,520 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM1774495:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 78 | -1 | 51.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,037 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 79 | -1 | 51.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,054 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 80 | +2 | 51.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,034 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 78 | -1 | 49.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,046 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 79 | ±0 | 48.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,053 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 79 | +2 | 56.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,302 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 77 | -9 | 59.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,375 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 86 | +1 | 60.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,543 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 85 | ±0 | 64.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,681 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 85 | -3 | 66.0 kBtu/ft² | 2,017 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 88 | +3 | 62.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,901 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 85 | +2 | 65.9 kBtu/ft² | 1,906 tCO₂e |
| 2012 | 83 | 66.9 kBtu/ft² | 2,150 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
17M ASSOCIATES & DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
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Location
- Address
- 1615 M Street
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20036
- Coordinates
- 38.90587, -77.03774
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is Sumner Square's energy grade?
Sumner Square scores 78 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band B (Above median (70–84)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does Sumner Square use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 51.7 kBtu/ft² (144.8 kBtu/ft² source) across 228,520 sq ft, including 3,463,205 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are Sumner Square's carbon emissions?
Sumner Square reported 1,037 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.5 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:PM1774495:2024.