The Foster House
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 801 Rhode Island Ave NW · 20001
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2015
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 60 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 89.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 136.7 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 445 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 6.0 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 445,600 kWh |
| Natural gas | 51,017 therms |
| Water use | 11,096 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 74,130 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM5783070:2015 |
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
NEW BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH
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Location
- Address
- 801 Rhode Island Ave NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20001
- Coordinates
- 38.91216, -77.02347
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Foster House's energy grade?
The Foster House scores 60 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2015 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Foster House use?
Its 2015 site energy-use intensity was 89.3 kBtu/ft² (136.7 kBtu/ft² source) across 74,130 sq ft, including 445,600 kWh of electricity and 51,017 therms of natural gas.
What are The Foster House's carbon emissions?
The Foster House reported 445 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (6.0 kgCO₂e/ft²) for 2015. 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:PM5783070:2015.