The Darcy
Hotel in Washington, DC, DC · 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW · 20005
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2018
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 12 (band D) |
| Site EUI | 158.4 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 300.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 1,487 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 12.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,755,636 kWh |
| Natural gas | 100,584 therms |
| Water use | 7,718 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 122,841 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4407200:2018 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018latest | 12 | -5 | 158.4 kBtu/ft² | 1,487 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 17 | +4 | 157.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,640 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 13 | 167.3 kBtu/ft² | 1,959 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
NW DC PROPERTY LLC
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Location
- Address
- 1515 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20005
- Coordinates
- 38.90794, -77.03551
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Darcy's energy grade?
The Darcy scores 12 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band D (Lowest band (1–54)) — in its 2018 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Darcy use?
Its 2018 site energy-use intensity was 158.4 kBtu/ft² (300.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 122,841 sq ft, including 2,755,636 kWh of electricity and 100,584 therms of natural gas.
What are The Darcy's carbon emissions?
The Darcy reported 1,487 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (12.1 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2018. 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:PM4407200:2018.