The Drake
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1355 17th Street NW · 20036
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 91 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 49.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 109.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 482 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,241,053 kWh |
| Natural gas | 20,723 therms |
| Water use | 5,333 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 127,887 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4546379:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 91 | ±0 | 49.3 kBtu/ft² | 482 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 91 | -1 | 48.0 kBtu/ft² | 476 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 92 | ±0 | 49.1 kBtu/ft² | 478 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 92 | ±0 | 48.0 kBtu/ft² | 471 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 92 | +6 | 48.3 kBtu/ft² | 468 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 86 | +4 | 57.3 kBtu/ft² | 564 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 82 | +77 | 61.9 kBtu/ft² | 614 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 5 | 89.7 kBtu/ft² | 1,053 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
TRUSTEES OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF THE CITY OF WASHINGTON DC
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Location
- Address
- 1355 17th Street NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20036
- Coordinates
- 38.90850, -77.03804
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Drake's energy grade?
The Drake scores 91 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 Drake use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 49.3 kBtu/ft² (109.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 127,887 sq ft, including 1,241,053 kWh of electricity and 20,723 therms of natural gas.
What are The Drake's carbon emissions?
The Drake reported 482 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.8 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:PM4546379:2024.