The Harper
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1919 14TH STREET NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 68 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 57.2 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 130.3 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 347 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 996,498 kWh |
| Natural gas | 14,409 therms |
| Water use | 3,587 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 84,676 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4588146:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 68 | ±0 | 57.2 kBtu/ft² | 347 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 68 | -11 | 54.8 kBtu/ft² | 334 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 79 | -4 | 53.2 kBtu/ft² | 350 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 83 | ±0 | 51.8 kBtu/ft² | 337 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 83 | ±0 | 50.9 kBtu/ft² | 332 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 83 | ±0 | 54.9 kBtu/ft² | 370 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 83 | 55.9 kBtu/ft² | 384 tCO₂e | |
| 2017 | — | 68.4 kBtu/ft² | 665 tCO₂e | |
| 2016 | — | 63.0 kBtu/ft² | 607 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
STEPHEN F J ORNSTEIN TRUSTEE
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Location
- Address
- 1919 14TH STREET NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.91601, -77.03163
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Harper's energy grade?
The Harper scores 68 out of 100 on ENERGY STAR — band C (Below median (55–69)) — in its 2024 Washington, DC disclosure. Scores are national percentiles against similar buildings; 75+ qualifies for ENERGY STAR certification.
How much energy does The Harper use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 57.2 kBtu/ft² (130.3 kBtu/ft² source) across 84,676 sq ft, including 996,498 kWh of electricity and 14,409 therms of natural gas.
What are The Harper's carbon emissions?
The Harper reported 347 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.1 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:PM4588146:2024.