The Caravel
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1601 Connecticut Ave · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 40.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 91.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 149 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 2.9 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 421,095 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,425 therms |
| Water use | 414 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 51,565 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4352773:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 78 | -1 | 40.3 kBtu/ft² | 149 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 79 | +3 | 40.4 kBtu/ft² | 158 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 76 | +3 | 45.8 kBtu/ft² | 173 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 73 | -1 | 47.5 kBtu/ft² | 188 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 74 | -4 | 42.1 kBtu/ft² | 168 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 78 | +10 | 51.8 kBtu/ft² | 204 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 68 | -20 | 60.1 kBtu/ft² | 221 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 88 | +20 | 43.4 kBtu/ft² | 204 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 68 | +1 | 65.5 kBtu/ft² | 293 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 67 | -3 | 69.4 kBtu/ft² | 353 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 70 | ±0 | 63.4 kBtu/ft² | 339 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 70 | 60.7 kBtu/ft² | 335 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
KAIN, MARLANA
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Location
- Address
- 1601 Connecticut Ave
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.91137, -77.04406
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Caravel's energy grade?
The Caravel 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 The Caravel use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 40.3 kBtu/ft² (91.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 51,565 sq ft, including 421,095 kWh of electricity and 6,425 therms of natural gas.
What are The Caravel's carbon emissions?
The Caravel reported 149 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (2.9 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:PM4352773:2024.