The Herald
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1307 New York Ave, NW · 20005
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 49.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 129.9 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 499 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 4.2 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,555,568 kWh |
| Natural gas | 6,339 therms |
| Water use | 778 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 119,556 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM1397627:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 78 | -11 | 49.7 kBtu/ft² | 499 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 89 | 36.7 kBtu/ft² | 364 tCO₂e | |
| 2022 | — | 42.8 kBtu/ft² | 427 tCO₂e | |
| 2021 | 74 | -7 | 34.3 kBtu/ft² | 402 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 81 | +8 | 38.6 kBtu/ft² | 485 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 73 | +4 | 52.0 kBtu/ft² | 654 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 69 | -10 | 55.2 kBtu/ft² | 694 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 79 | -3 | 55.3 kBtu/ft² | 806 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 82 | -2 | 53.0 kBtu/ft² | 798 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 84 | +8 | 51.5 kBtu/ft² | 905 tCO₂e |
| 2014 | 76 | -1 | 58.8 kBtu/ft² | 1,020 tCO₂e |
| 2013 | 77 | 57.9 kBtu/ft² | 868 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
HERALD OWNERS LLC
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Location
- Address
- 1307 New York Ave, NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20005
- Coordinates
- 38.90053, -77.03041
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Herald's energy grade?
The Herald scores 78 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 Herald use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 49.7 kBtu/ft² (129.9 kBtu/ft² source) across 119,556 sq ft, including 1,555,568 kWh of electricity and 6,339 therms of natural gas.
What are The Herald's carbon emissions?
The Herald reported 499 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (4.2 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:PM1397627:2024.