The Cairo Condominium
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1615 Q St NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 47 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 53.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 129.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 584 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,663,140 kWh |
| Natural gas | 16,143 therms |
| Water use | 5,221 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 135,733 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM14009898:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 47 | -12 | 53.7 kBtu/ft² | 584 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 59 | +9 | 48.9 kBtu/ft² | 534 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 50 | +3 | 54.4 kBtu/ft² | 583 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 47 | -6 | 54.9 kBtu/ft² | 587 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 53 | +11 | 52.0 kBtu/ft² | 553 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 42 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 622 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
THE CAIRO CONDO
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Location
- Address
- 1615 Q St NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.91135, -77.03751
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Cairo Condominium's energy grade?
The Cairo Condominium scores 47 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 Cairo Condominium use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 53.7 kBtu/ft² (129.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 135,733 sq ft, including 1,663,140 kWh of electricity and 16,143 therms of natural gas.
What are The Cairo Condominium's carbon emissions?
The Cairo Condominium reported 584 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.3 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:PM14009898:2024.