The Frontenac
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 4550 Connecticut Ave NW · 20008
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 70 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 72.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 99.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 487 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.3 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 442,185 kWh |
| Natural gas | 66,750 therms |
| Water use | 3,045 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 113,164 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM14823292:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 70 | +1 | 72.3 kBtu/ft² | 487 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 69 | -6 | 70.0 kBtu/ft² | 473 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 75 | -8 | 71.0 kBtu/ft² | 481 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 83 | -6 | 67.2 kBtu/ft² | 446 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 89 | -11 | 59.0 kBtu/ft² | 418 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 100 | +23 | 28.0 kBtu/ft² | 228 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 77 | 76.4 kBtu/ft² | 525 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
ALONZO O BLISS PROPERTIES
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Location
- Address
- 4550 Connecticut Ave NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20008
- Coordinates
- 38.94942, -77.06710
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Frontenac's energy grade?
The Frontenac scores 70 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 Frontenac use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 72.3 kBtu/ft² (99.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 113,164 sq ft, including 442,185 kWh of electricity and 66,750 therms of natural gas.
What are The Frontenac's carbon emissions?
The Frontenac reported 487 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:PM14823292:2024.