The Pennsylvania Building
Office in Washington, DC, DC · 1275 Pennsylvania Ave · 20004
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 78 (band B) |
| Site EUI | 35.0 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 98.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 889 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.1 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 2,968,862 kWh |
| Natural gas | 0 therms |
| Water use | 1,988 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 289,198 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM20412409:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 78 | -3 | 35.0 kBtu/ft² | 889 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 81 | -2 | 32.5 kBtu/ft² | 844 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 83 | ±0 | 31.5 kBtu/ft² | 818 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 83 | 29.4 kBtu/ft² | 790 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
PENNSYLVANIA BUILDING ASSOCIATES LP
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Location
- Address
- 1275 Pennsylvania Ave
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20004
- Coordinates
- 38.89596, -77.02903
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Pennsylvania Building's energy grade?
The Pennsylvania Building 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 Pennsylvania Building use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 35.0 kBtu/ft² (98.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 289,198 sq ft, including 2,968,862 kWh of electricity and 0 therms of natural gas.
What are The Pennsylvania Building's carbon emissions?
The Pennsylvania Building reported 889 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.1 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:PM20412409:2024.