The American Legion
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1608 K Street · 20006
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 41 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 51.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 142.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 171 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 568,090 kWh |
| Natural gas | 208 therms |
| Water use | 135 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 38,304 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM33567946:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 41 | +7 | 51.1 kBtu/ft² | 171 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 34 | 55.4 kBtu/ft² | 186 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | — | — |
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
AMERICAN LEGION WASHINGTON HEADQUARTERS
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Location
- Address
- 1608 K Street
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20006
- Coordinates
- 38.90218, -77.03735
Within ~1 km
Nearby benchmarked buildings
- Main Complexscore 59
Office · 1,872,507 sq ft
- International Squarescore 56
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- Midtown Centerscore 91
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- Lafayette Centrescore 74
Office · 908,482 sq ft
- 1300 Buildingscore 95
Bank/Financial Institution · 803,167 sq ft
- NGS Headquartersscore 68
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Frequently asked questions
What is The American Legion's energy grade?
The American Legion 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 The American Legion use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 51.1 kBtu/ft² (142.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 38,304 sq ft, including 568,090 kWh of electricity and 208 therms of natural gas.
What are The American Legion's carbon emissions?
The American Legion reported 171 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:PM33567946:2024.