The Silva
Multifamily Housing in Washington, DC, DC · 1630 Columbia Rd NW · 20009
Clean and Affordable Energy Act / BEPS · reporting year 2024
Benchmarking record
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| ENERGY STAR score | 57 (band C) |
| Site EUI | 48.1 kBtu/ft² |
| Source EUI | 113.2 kBtu/ft² |
| GHG emissions | 692 tCO₂e |
| GHG intensity | 3.8 kgCO₂e/ft² |
| Electricity | 1,915,679 kWh |
| Natural gas | 22,341 therms |
| Water use | 4,502 kgal |
| Gross floor area | 182,381 sq ft |
| Source record | dc:PM24261385:2024 |
The disclosure history
Year over year
| Year | Score | Δ | Site EUI | GHG emissions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024latest | 57 | +16 | 48.1 kBtu/ft² | 692 tCO₂e |
| 2023 | 41 | 51.6 kBtu/ft² | 752 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
16TH STREET RESIDENTIAL LLC
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Location
- Address
- 1630 Columbia Rd NW
- City
- Washington, DC
- State
- District of Columbia
- ZIP
- 20009
- Coordinates
- 38.92565, -77.03749
Within ~1 km
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Frequently asked questions
What is The Silva's energy grade?
The Silva scores 57 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 Silva use?
Its 2024 site energy-use intensity was 48.1 kBtu/ft² (113.2 kBtu/ft² source) across 182,381 sq ft, including 1,915,679 kWh of electricity and 22,341 therms of natural gas.
What are The Silva's carbon emissions?
The Silva reported 692 tCO₂e of greenhouse-gas emissions (3.8 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:PM24261385:2024.