The Girard House
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 744 Girard Street, NW · 20001
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 100 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 15.3 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 16.5 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 29 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 0.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,403 kWh |
| Natural gas | 5,234 therms |
| Water use | 1,891 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 34,674 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM25537703:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 100 | ±0 | 15.3 kBtu/ft² | 29 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 100 | ±0 | 12.4 kBtu/ft² | 23 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 100 | 15.4 kBtu/ft² | 32 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
GIRARD HOUSE COOPERATIVE LCA
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Location
- Address
- 744 Girard Street, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20001
- Coordinates
- 38.92577, -77.02431
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Girard House's energy grade?
The Girard House scores 100 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 Girard House use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 15.3 kBtu/ft² (16.5 kBtu/ft² source) across 34,674 sq ft, including 2,403 kWh of electricity and 5,234 therms of natural gas.
What are The Girard House's carbon emissions?
The Girard House reported 29 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (0.8 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:PM25537703:2024.