The Phoenix
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1421 Massachusetts Ave. NW · 20005
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 97 (band A) |
| Site EUI | 61.7 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 77.1 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 231 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.5 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 136,306 kWh |
| Natural gas | 35,844 therms |
| Water use | 2,934 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 65,665 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM4260433:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 97 | ±0 | 61.7 kBtu/ft² | 231 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 97 | +5 | 60.1 kBtu/ft² | 226 tCO₂e |
| 2022 | 92 | -3 | 63.6 kBtu/ft² | 255 tCO₂e |
| 2021 | 95 | +4 | 69.5 kBtu/ft² | 258 tCO₂e |
| 2020 | 91 | +2 | 74.0 kBtu/ft² | 273 tCO₂e |
| 2019 | 89 | +6 | 76.5 kBtu/ft² | 291 tCO₂e |
| 2018 | 83 | -1 | 75.1 kBtu/ft² | 306 tCO₂e |
| 2017 | 84 | -9 | 64.3 kBtu/ft² | 317 tCO₂e |
| 2016 | 93 | +73 | 51.0 kBtu/ft² | 281 tCO₂e |
| 2015 | 20 | 87.0 kBtu/ft² | 550 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
DARO REALTY LLC
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Location
- Address
- 1421 Massachusetts Ave. NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20005
- Coordinates
- 38.90649, -77.03316
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Phoenix's energy grade?
The Phoenix scores 97 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 Phoenix use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 61.7 kBtu/ft² (77.1 kBtu/ft² source) across 65,665 sq ft, including 136,306 kWh of electricity and 35,844 therms of natural gas.
What are The Phoenix's carbon emissions?
The Phoenix reported 231 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.5 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:PM4260433:2024.