The Argonne
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1629 Columbia Road NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 75 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 53.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 92.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,146 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,974,454 kWh |
| Natural gas | 104,380 therms |
| Water use | 11,929 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 323,181 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4405032:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 75 | ±0 | 53.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,146 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 75 | +4 | 50.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,039 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 71 | +8 | 58.0 kBtu/ft² | 1,126 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 63 | -8 | 61.2 kBtu/ft² | 1,180 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 71 | -4 | 54.6 kBtu/ft² | 1,123 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 75 | +6 | 56.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,156 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 69 | +9 | 61.1 kBtu/ft² | 1,242 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 60 | -4 | 59.5 kBtu/ft² | 1,336 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 64 | -17 | 59.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,381 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 81 | 56.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,346 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
ARGONNE 1629 LLC
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Location
- Address
- 1629 Columbia Road NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.92610, -77.03785
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Argonne's energy grade?
The Argonne scores 75 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 The Argonne use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 53.1 kBtu/ft² (92.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 323,181 sq ft, including 1,974,454 kWh of electricity and 104,380 therms of natural gas.
What are The Argonne's carbon emissions?
The Argonne reported 1,146 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.5 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:PM4405032:2024.