The Basil Building
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 504-512 Kennedy St. NW · 20011
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 99 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 17.5 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 36.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 43 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 1.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 102,839 kWh |
| Natural gas | 2,251 therms |
| Water use | 435 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 33,006 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM6768066:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 99 | +1 | 17.5 kBtu/ft² | 43 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 98 | ±0 | 18.1 kBtu/ft² | 46 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 98 | 19.7 kBtu/ft² | 49 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
SOLANA PROPERTIES LLC
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Location
- Address
- 504-512 Kennedy St. NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20011
- Coordinates
- 38.95615, -77.02028
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Basil Building's energy grade?
The Basil Building scores 99 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 The Basil Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 17.5 kBtu/ft² (36.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 33,006 sq ft, including 102,839 kWh of electricity and 2,251 therms of natural gas.
What are The Basil Building's carbon emissions?
The Basil Building reported 43 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (1.3 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:PM6768066:2024.